August is the most critical month for soybean growth, development, and setting final yield. It’s important to scout fields to assess production issues and take control measures if necessary to maximize yield potential. Bean leaf beetles Bean leaf beetles feed on leaves and the surface of the pod, leaving only a thin film of tissue […] Read more
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Scout your soybeans for pest, disease issues
OMAFRA Field Crop Report for the week of August 5
Saskatchewan crops advance rapidly: report
Hot temperatures and a lack of moisture saw crops in Saskatchewan continue to advance rapidly during the week ended Aug. 5, according to the latest provincial crop report, with the conditions leading to a further decline in yield potential. While any moisture received would be too late for advanced crops, producers indicated precipitation would still […] Read more
Autonomous robot prototype removes weeds from leafy crops
Canadian-built weeding robot prototype continues to develop in testing at Holland Marsh
The Canadian Nexus La Chèvre autonomous weed removal system is showing promise in leafy crops such as lettuce and spinach.
Cranberry beans sowing new ground in Grey County
Fifteen-inch rows and direct harvesting proving successful for one farm
Fifteen-inch cranberry beans are unheard of in southwestern Ontario, but things are done differently in Grey County. Wayne Metzger, co-owner of Highland Custom Farming (HCF), fielded questions on the Etna variety cranberry bean he planted on May 27 during the Grey County Soil and Crop Improvement Association’s July 16 crop walk and elevator tour. Why […] Read more
Yukon farming expands despite challenges
Small farms provide local food to residents of the territory through grocery stores, farmers markets and the farmgate
Glacier FarmMedia – Farming in the Yukon is filled with obstacles and opportunities, says the territory’s agriculture minister John Streicker. People are increasingly giving it a try, clearing land to plant vegetables or establish livestock operations. There’s more demand for local food, and more entrepreneurs in the Yukon are working to fill that demand. He […] Read more
Canola growers eye longer rotations to counter clubroot
Soil-borne disease has ‘exploded’ in northeast, says canola growers chair
Clubroot in canola is a growing problem in north-eastern Ontario, says the chair of Ontario Canola Growers.
Manitoba Crop Report: Crops develop under warm conditions
Warmer weather and varied precipitation across Manitoba allowed crops to further develop during the week ended Aug. 5, according to the province’s weekly crop report.
Entomologist says insects are cool. Here’s why we should care
AAFC entomologist Lauren Des Marteaux works on Living Labs project about insects and agriculture
Insects comprise the vast majority of animal life on earth. They are also a foundation of every terrestrial and freshwater ecosystem. But how much do we really know about Earth’s invertebrate world? A fair bit, according to Lauren Des Marteaux, entomologist with at Agriculture Agri-Food Canada’s Harrow Research Centre. Even then, our current understanding of […] Read more
Seeing the benefits of drainage water recycling
New report shares latest research on its potential for reducing nutrient loss and conserving water
What if farmers could collect field drainage and rainfall to supply the right amount of water at the right time for crop production and improve water quality in the process? That dream is closer to reality for Iowa farmers through emerging technology of drainage water recycling on several farms. Precipitation in Iowa is generally adequate […] Read more
Government funds soybean climate-change resistance research
Performance Plants Inc. (PPI) is getting a multi-year federal funding boost through the AgriScience Program – Projects Component. Over four years, the agricultural biotechnology developer will receive $2,325,361 to develop a high-yielding, climate change-resistant soybean and enable field testing.
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