MGA News
Below you can find general Maize Growers Association news articles. For issues of the MGA Times, visit the MGA Times page.
Bean Seed Fly Reporting
Friday, May 24, 2019
In the attached document is some background to the Bean Seed Fly and information on how to get on board with a project that PGRO are part of to...
Soil Temperature Update!
Wednesday, April 17, 2019
Take a look at the updated copy of our soil temperature table for 17th April 2019. We've had some fluctuations this week but it looks as though...
Future Biogas Maize Event
Wednesday, March 6, 2019
Harry Runciman of Future Biogas has organised a Maize Drilling Event with the support of the MGA. Simon Draper will be leading the...
Spaces Left on Kingston Maurward and Plumpton Drilling Courses!
Thursday, February 28, 2019
There are still a few places left for our Kingston Maurward and Plumpton College Drilling Courses on 19th and 27th March respectively. It is £50...
Maize Drilling Course - March 2019
Friday, February 15, 2019
Consistent seed placement at drilling is one of the most important steps down the road towards a great crop of maize. It is with top quality...
MGA Office moving
Wednesday, December 19, 2018
The MGA Office is moving, please note the new correspondence address. Great Gutton Farm, Shobrooke, Crediton, Devon. EX17 1DJ
Short maize - What feed value will it have?
Friday, August 31, 2018
An email attachment received yesterday containing the analysis for some standing maize is the prompt for this update. The maize from the...
Westerwolds offer a real opportunity
Monday, August 20, 2018
The hot, dry conditions have hit/ obliterated most second and third cut silages, as well as impacting on many maize crops, to the point that many...
Health Hazards from silage
Monday, August 20, 2018
Silage making can be a relatively uncontrolled fermentation process. The main fermentation activity in the silo is the conversion of plant sugars to...