Improving overall soil health takes time – a long time. But for Kelsey Banks, crop representative and agronomist with Embrun Co-op, making gains doesn’t require immediate drastic action. Many growers […] Read more
Soil health plan works best with gradual gains
Soil experts recommend starting small for bigger long-term results
Opinion: Questions abound in farming’s future
Painful though it might be, would an industry shake-up be good for Ontario agriculture in the long term?
Running a business is inherently risky. But as the cost of growing a farm business rises higher, does the sector understand its vulnerability to sudden change or who will win […] Read more
Good soybean canopies lead to more mould
High moisture before crop flowering brought more white mould to parts of the province
Ontario is sporting some good-looking soybean fields this year but ideal environmental conditions before and at flowering mean many lush canopies are hiding white mould. As described in a July […] Read more
Row end turns automation especially valuable in high value crops
Trimble markets NextSwath system as employee training solution
Agricultural tech company Trimble is hoping to make human resource management easier for growers who recruit and train new employees for the same tasks every year. It is targeting those […] Read more
VIDEO: Buffer strips a boon for beneficial insects
Field Talk with Jennifer Doelman
In this edition of Field Talk, Farmtario contributor Matt McIntosh talks with Jennifer Doelman, an agronomist, farmer and beekeeper from Renfrew County on the value of buffer strips, establishment methods, and […] Read more
Preventing sprayer compaction is difficult
Some compaction is inevitable, though severe damage can be mitigated
From growth stage to pest pressure, sprayers run when crops need them. This can pose a problem because ideal application timing does not necessarily coincide with dry field conditions. Some […] Read more
3D printing grows in popularity
Greater knowledge of the technology’s capabilities and data-mapping process drives use by companies and individuals
The number of uses for 3D printing in the agriculture sector continues to grow as expired process patents, better materials and greater awareness of the technology allow more people to […] Read more
Demand strong for drainage tile
High land values, commodity prices and assistance programs drive investments in tile drainage
From the far north to the deep south, landowners across Ontario continue to invest in tile drainage despite ever-increasing acreage costs. They’re doing so partially because of high land values. […] Read more
Covering up weed seeds
Input savings, soil health are among the benefits of cover crops
Cover crops are not free, but they don’t have to be a cost. In fact, they can save farmers money. Researchers and farmers talked about the benefits during a recent […] Read more
VIDEO: Water hemp weed management
Field Talk with Chris Snip
In this edition of Field Talk, Farmtario contributor Matt McIntosh talks with Chris Snip, crop sales specialist with Agris Co-operative, about waterhemp in Essex County, wider herbicide management concerns – […] Read more
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