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BUILDING TO MEET THE GROWING DEMAND - Tuesday, June 11, 2013
This spring, Bourgault began its largest single building project to date, a major $50 million dollar expansion to Building E (one of three main manufacturing facilities in St. Brieux). This expansion will increase the square footage of the building to almost quadruple the current size, housing a total of 6 acres under one roof!
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The Bourgault Agronomy HandbookThe Bourgault Agronomy Handbook - Friday, May 10, 2013
Bourgault equipment is leading the industry, not only for its reputation for durability and functionality, but also because the product is designed around the needs of the crop. The focus on providing tools that provide farmers the best chance for optimal germination and emergence makes Bourgault seeders a logical investment for their operation.

Over the years, Bourgault has compiled a library of valuable information from field observations, first hand plot trials, and third party agronomic studies that has gone into the design of Bourgault seeding systems. For the first time, we are providing a handbook dedicated to the results of our agronomic research.

Click on the "Read More ..." link to download a PDF version of the handbook.  You can also request a copy to be mailed to you, include your full name and mailing address.
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Agronomy Questions & Answers - Slow Release Nitrogen - Thursday, December 20, 2012
Q: Will slow-release nitrogen products make side-band openers safe or increase seed-placed blend safety?
A: The short answer is yes to both products; however, understanding the chemistry of how the products work is critical to determining if these products will fit your cropping program.
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Agronomy Questions & Answers - Seeding Canola - Thursday, December 20, 2012
Q: My neighbor seeded his canola the same day as me, but he got his off before the wind. Mine was still too green in some spots and ended up a disaster. What steps can I take to improve/even out my maturity?

A: Fields with the most uniform emergence, vigor and optimum fertility placement were better able to withstand the extremes of moisture, temperature and disease and yields generally matched accordingly.
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MAKING HIGHER YIELDS HAPPEN - Friday, November 02, 2012
by Phil Needham, Needham Ag Technologies, LLC
The world population quietly clicked over the 7 billion mark earlier this year and if forecasts are accurate, it’s expected to increase to around 9 billion by 2050. Feeding and supporting an additional 2 billion people will be a huge undertaking, especially when the world's available farm land is decreasing as a result of expanding cities, roads, and infrastructure. Understanding the agronomy required to maximize yields is critical, not only to ensure profitability, but also to better feed our growing population.
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