A look at tar spot in Canada and the U.S. shows the vital role of humidity in fostering the disease. In 2023, the big difference between the U.S. and Ontario […] Read more
Relative humidity and leaf wetness impact tar spot growth
The southern Ontario situation in 2023 provided more insight on management strategies
Latest soybean series claims boost in more than yield
Growers in Canada will have limited access to varieties that offer better disease tolerances
Soybean production has seen greater prominence in Ontario in the past 15 to 20 years. Agronomics, trait development and better, more intensive management boosted the crop’s performance and it is […] Read more
How EU policies may affect domestic edible bean production
Latest round of trade-enabling moves must be monitored
The edible bean complex is a unique market among row crops. Whether white, black, kidneys or adzukis, beans are grown under contract and face more consumer- and quality-based directives than […] Read more
Can your farm make do with one planter?
It is possible to grow longer rotations with one planter, but it’s a challenge
Advances in technology and plant breeding make it possible to manage with just one planter, but it can be a challenge to maximize yields when doing so. Differences in soil […] Read more
Differences revealed between old and new corn hybrids
Nutrient uptake, leaf architecture and planting densities examined
Research using tissue samples from corn fields is not a new concept, but a recent sampling study has uncovered interesting insights. The Corn Era Project has revealed shifts in production, […] Read more
Crop spraying in Europe sees high scrutiny
A British sprayer operator highlighted differences in sprayer awareness between Canada and the U.K.
Conditions for operating a sprayer in the United Kingdom, as in much of the European Union, are different from those in Canada or the U.S. “In the U.K., we have […] Read more
How important is water quality for spray applications?
It’s garnering more attention in a less forgiving world
Water quality can affect spray applications in how well the product mixes and how the sprayer performs. It can reduce product efficacy and result in negative environmental impacts. Jim Reiss […] Read more
Drift: The dreadful ‘D’ word in crop spraying
Herbicide drift can cause crop damage and have other repercussions
Scrutiny of crop spraying continues to increase and off-target movement or drift can affect yield and become an annoyance growers would rather avoid. Why it matters: Understanding how drift can […] Read more
Breeding for plant plasticity
Epigenetics has immense potential for helping crops mitigate the effects of climate change
Genetic manipulations such as RNAi silencing and CRISPR are helping researchers and plant breeders enhance traits and characteristics. The genomic mapping of corn, soybean, wheat and oat creates more opportunities […] Read more
Growers discuss digital technologies they use on the farm, and why
Farmers agree is there is no single tool that is one-size-fits-all
After nearly 30 years of development, expansion and experience, the search for the best precision ag tool has yielded one familiar conclusion: there is no silver bullet to attain profitability. […] Read more