Chris Dowling

[Back Paddock Company @BackPaddockCo]

While many crops will be past the time when significant N fertiliser rate decisions are likely for this season the petiole N data is some interesting comparisons that can be made between the apparent crop N status of the Northern and Southern  crops,

https://t.co/trbGs1h5vU

[John Kirkegaard @AgroJAK]

We are measuring changes in soil C after 6 years of different crop sequences, N strategies and sowing dates at the ⁦@theGRDC⁩ @CSIRO farming systems site at Greenethorpe in NSW. Critical to understand the full story on GHG emissions

[Back Paddock Company @BackPaddockCo]

Two very different scenarios for the northern and southern irrigated cotton crop N status compared to last season are emerging.

The irrigated cotton crops in northern and southern growing regions have progressed into flowering stages when N management

https://t.co/J9CJ8Pi6X2

[Back Paddock Company @BackPaddockCo]

Dr Chris Dowling continues his cotton commentary here: https://t.co/397xVGytzZ

[Back Paddock Company @BackPaddockCo]

The nitrification of urea applied in summer is generally not limited by soil temperature or a lack of soil microbial population. This leaves soil water as the main factor limiting its conversion to nitrate-N. #BackpaddockNews #CottonLeafBlade

https://t.co/tWY6cC1BEy

[Back Paddock Company @BackPaddockCo]

The use of efficiency enhancement additives (EEF) in nitrogen fertiliser products in irrigated cotton seems to be on the rise as we experience their benefits,  successful use cases and measure successes.  

EEF #BackpaddockNews #Cotton #CottonLeafBlade

https://t.co/HS4FxThgsy

[Chris Dowling @BPC_DrDirt]

Crop N status is very different this year to last. Crops around 650 – 850 DD crops in the north and south, 5K-10K mg/kg higher than last year at the same stage. Greater number in the high range than low this year. Effect of rain in Nov last year on soil structure & N loss?

[Back Paddock Company @BackPaddockCo]

Some advisers have asked, “why have BPC continued to use petiole nitrate-N” in our in-crop cotton N management service? 

My answers are sometimes a bit long-winded and technical, but the short answeris that “we haven’t been able to find a technology

https://t.co/G372Dnx6gw

[Back Paddock Company @BackPaddockCo]

The first leaf and petiole samples from Moree have been tested through the BPC Cotton Plant Tissue system. Early results are posing questions about the effect of preplant N management on starting levels of plant tissue N, compared to previous seasons

https://t.co/iIf3qa3pZ7

[Andrew McGuire @agronomistag]

Increasing soil organic matter is difficult. How difficult?
Here are the numbers:
To increase SOM 1%➡️1.1% (=11 tons in top 6"), with 1%/yr loss, requires ~6.7 tons/ac biomass = 223 corn or 239 bu/ac wheat crops.
See my calculations, do your own...https://t.co/L2NZzpIXg8

[Back Paddock Company @BackPaddockCo]

Lab quality for Cotton Plant Petiole Testing

Back Paddock Company’s commitment to excellence in the management of cotton nutrition has already started this season by ensuring our laboratory service providers can get the same result for the same samples.
https://t.co/TOykeprZtC

[NSW Soils Unit @NSW_Soils_Unit]

🚨New soil sampling video out now!
How to's for:

- predictive, diagnostic & monitoring purposes including sampling strategy design

- when and where to use different equipment (e.g. augers and corers)

in both pasture and row cropping scenarios 🌱🌱

https://t.co/4ybYzSl8X7

[Chris Dowling @BPC_DrDirt]

If you are in SE Qld or N NSW & you send soil samples to labs in NSW, you may need a NSW Fire Ant Biosecurity Permit to accompany samples if you are in the designated quarantine zone as of last week. Link to the permit & sample treatment details.
https://t.co/iU3mVzMYUo

[CottonInfo @CottonInfoAust]

🩲🌱 SOIL YOUR UNDIES NOW🩲🌱

If you bury some 100% cotton undies this week/end you can dig them up in 7-8 weeks time on World Soil Day (Dec 5) + get an excellent measure of microbial activity in your dirt!

REO in the Gwydir @NellMontH2O did just that this morning-stay tuned!

[OK Soil @CottonHubUNE]

Fantastic forum in #Emerald today on #SoilHealth and Nutrition with @CottonInfoAust. Fabulously healthy soils and a few familiar faces. Comfiest field day chairs ever.
Hope to get back soon.

[AGRIvision Consultants @AGRIvisionag]

CROP ALERT: The AGRIvision team is seeing Stripe Rust in Southern NSW and throughout the Wimmera Mallee. Rain in the last few days will be conducive, so ensure your management plan is current. If you notice Stripe Rust, your AGRIvision Consultant, assist in adjusting your plan.

[GRDC North @GRDCNorth]

🌟THIS WEDNESDAY 9 Aug - WEBINAR for canola growers and advisers 🌟

Canola: the economics of blackleg fungicide application during early bloom in 2023, Wed 9 Aug, 1pm AEST

👉 It's free but register NOW: https://t.co/ch05KnymZU

With @Steve_Marcroft

[CottonInfo @CottonInfoAust]

The 2022/23 Regional Wellbeing Survey has been extended to 27 June and members of the cotton industry are encouraged to take part.
You can access it here: https://t.co/bVnHu0npX5

[Chris Dowling @BPC_DrDirt]

@CottonInfoAust @CottonHubUNE Go the termites.

[CottonInfo @CottonInfoAust]

🪱EARTHWORMS IN COTTON SYSTEMS🪱
There’s a common belief that earthworms are great for our soils, but is this really the case in Australian farming systems? Find out in this new video with our Tech Lead for #soilhealth Oliver Knox. @CottonHubUNE
https://t.co/fjMjKeXjGX