Field LC15
Farmland
Field LC15 is a 45-acre field located west of the Vermilion campus and south of the Research Centre, along Range Road 70.
It's primarly used for silage, and supports agricultural activities and student learning.
Illustration of field LC15
Activity history
Seeding and growing season
Field information
| Acres | 45 |
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| Crop type | Corn |
| Crop variety | P7211 |
Pesticides applications
| Pre-seeding application | Voraxor/Roundup |
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| First in-crop application | Laudis Parder/Glyphosate |
| Second in-crop application | Glyphosate |
Cattle notes
| Days grazing | 53 |
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| Head count | 42 |
| Herd type | Commercial and extensive |
Important dates
| Seeding date | May 11 |
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Yield
| Yield | 6.5 tonnes/acre |
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Weather throughout season
| Month | Total precipitation (mm) | Avg. air temperature (celcius) | Temperature (min/max) |
|---|---|---|---|
| April | 7.7 | 5 | -11.9/22.2 |
| May | 44.4 | 13.4 | -0.2/30.9 |
| June | 37.3 | 15.1 | 0.2/27.1 |
| July | 26.5 | 17 | 1.3/31.3 |
| August | 44 | 17.9 | 2.0/34.0 |
Total precipitation: 159.9 mm