Field fires can happen in any crop and at any time but tend to be more prevalent in mid-summer during cereal harvest. With wheat harvest in the province fast approaching, it’s a good idea to familiarize yourself with how to prevent a field fire, and what to do if one occurs. Why it matters: A […] Read more

Avoiding, preparing for and reacting to harvest fires
Tips on what to do if a fire happens, and how to prevent it

Avoiding, preparing for and reacting to harvest fires
OMAFRA Field Crop News – Wheat harvest 2020 is right around the corner! The conditions are dry in those fields! Once the rush starts it will be “all hands on deck” But remember the slew of harvest/field fires that occurred in July 2016/17/18 under similar dry conditions. Harvest fires result in a financial, emotional and […] Read more