MGA Times
The MGA Times is the regular newsletter of the Maize Growers Association. The Times provides information on the goings on of the MGA as well as news of our and others research and development programmes. An archive of past copies is contained on this page and is available to members and non members of the association.
MGA Times - March 2018
Monday, April 16, 2018
In this Issue
¨ MGA Proposed Trials 2018.
¨ Getting ready for maize—Simon Draper.
¨ CSF/MGA/Wessex Water Case study report 2—Cover crop undersowing of maize.
¨ “Question Time” answers.
MGA Times - November 2017
Monday, November 6, 2017
In the mailing sent out this week we have included:
¨ Invitation to training days.
¨ Silage feed out—Mike Wilkinson.
¨ Summary of survey.
¨ Improved milk fat and protein yield—Chris Bartram.
¨ Summary of Harper Adams beef trial.
MGA Times - September 2017
Wednesday, October 4, 2017
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European Maize Meeting report.
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Ground ear maize—Mike Wilkinson.
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Invitation—Nutrition training days rescheduled.
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Summary CSF/Wessex Water meet
MGA Times July 2017
Friday, July 21, 2017
In this Issue
¨ Eyespot update—Simon Draper
¨ Harvesting maize The effects on quality—Mike Wilkinson
¨ Cover crops—Neil Groom
¨ Invitation to Nutrition feeding days
¨ Costs of Production– John Morgan
MGA Times March 2017
Monday, March 27, 2017
In This Issue
- MGA Trial review 2017
- Getting ready for maize—Simon Draper.
- Nutrition & maize silage—Chris Bartram.
- Conference review
MGA Times December 2016
Thursday, January 5, 2017
MGA Times November 2016
Tuesday, November 22, 2016
In this issue of the MGA Times Mike Wilkinson writes a very interesting a useful article on diets and their contribution to greenhouse gas emmisions.
John Morgan reviews the European Maize meeting with the specialist subject being silage analysis comparisons.
We feature two of the speakers for the MGA Maize conference on 23rd February 2017.
A brief description of the two nutrition feeding days in December.
MGA Times September 2016
Friday, September 16, 2016
- MGA Conference date & Venue
- MGA Council membership update
- Suggestions for trials 2017?
MGA Times July 2016
Monday, August 1, 2016
In This Issue
- Introduction to the new MGA Chairman
- Maize progress update from around the country
- BASIS & NRoSO points for MGA membership
- Introduction to Mike Wilkinson, the new Nutrition consultant to the MGA
MGA Times April 2016
Saturday, April 30, 2016
MGA Times January 2016
Friday, January 22, 2016
In This Issue
- Research update—Sulphur trial results & conclusions.
- Conference programme.
- Nitrogen predictor form.
- MGA Site & Maturity group selector explained
MGA Times October 2015
Friday, October 30, 2015
In this Issue
- Maize feeding this winter
- MGA mineral prices & specifications
- Show & meeting reports
MGA Times June 2015
Friday, July 10, 2015
In This Issue:
- Oversowing meetings
- Maize progress around the country
- RB 209 review
MGA Times April 2015
Friday, April 17, 2015
In this Issue:
- Maize & the new basic payment scheme
- Training days report
- Example of N predictor result sheet
MGA Times February 2015
Sunday, March 1, 2015
In this Issue:
- Cross Compliance rules
- Soil pH
- Testing slurry nutrients
- Nitrogen predictor explained
MGA Times December 2014
Monday, December 22, 2014
In This Issue
- MGA Variety Booklet 2015.
- 2nd report from EMM—John Morgan.
- Training days report.
- Conference Invitation.
- Cutting date trial summary.
MGA Times November 2014
Monday, December 1, 2014
- Conference date & Invitation.
- EMM meeting report—John Morgan.
- Feeding maize—Chris Savery.
- Autumn Cultivations—Simon Draper.
- Soil cross compliance rules update—John Morgan.
- Maize Training days invitation.
MGA Times July 2014
Thursday, August 28, 2014
In this Issue
- Introducing the new Chairman
- Research Ideas
- Eyespot
- Report on maize under plastic trial
MGA Times March 2014
Friday, April 4, 2014
In this Issue:-
- MGA Conference review
- Diabrotica - latest news
- Soil protection
MGA Times December 2013
Tuesday, January 28, 2014
This Issue includes
- MGA Conference details
- MGA Chairman's trip to America
- LINK analysis project update
MGA Times January 2014
Tuesday, January 28, 2014
In this Issue
- DEFRA/ADAS trial report for first year
- MGA mineral information
- Nitrogen Predictor form
MGA Times October 2013
Wednesday, November 6, 2013
In This Issue
- Conference date and venue
- Silage analysis packs available
- Maize seed dressing update
MGA Times August 2013
Tuesday, October 1, 2013
In This Issue
- Report on trip to Ireland
- General maize news
- Mineral reminder
MGA Times May 2013
Friday, May 24, 2013
- DEFRA Trial update
- Nitrogen predictor reminder
- Insecticide ban news
