Syngenta has reopened its Arva, Ont., research centre after upgrading laboratories, buildings and equipment. The official opening on June 25 celebrated the first major interior upgrade since the facility opened in 1989, but for many in attendance, the biggest cause for excitement was the state-of-the-art PowerPlant research planter parked outside. Why it matters: Crop research […] Read more
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Syngenta celebrates R&D investments at Arva
Research centre renovation coincides with equipment fleet renewal
Pulse Weekly: Warm, dry weather needed in Manitoba
The Manitoba government’s pulse specialist said crops are in good condition across the province, but they need some hot temperatures in the days ahead.
Crop walk in Grey county July 16
The Grey County Soil & Crop Improvement Association (SCIA) will be holding a Crop Walk on Tuesday July 16 in Proton Station at Highland Custom Farming. The tour includes guided stops looking at wheat planted in 15-inch rows, new corn herbicides, biological treatments, soybeans, cranberry beans, oats, crop biosecurity protocols, cutting edge equipment, and an […] Read more
May-June sees low pest pressure in Southern Ontario
Mild winter and wet spring make weeds and varroa mite a higher concern
A mild winter increased concerns about increased pest pressures for spring and early summer, but according to several agronomists, harmful insects have not been a widespread issue. Aphids and spider mites – maybe? In the southwest, pest pressure is minimal or at least not above what is normally expected. “The thing about a mild winter […] Read more
Alberta crops doing quite well
Crops throughout Alberta stood at 75 per cent good to excellent as of July 2, according to the latest crop report from the provincial agriculture department. That was eight points above the five-year average despite cooler than normal temperatures and delayed crop development due to excessive rain for most of the province so far this year.
Nodulation and nitrogen use in dry beans
OMAFRA Field Crop Report for the week of July 1
In late June, adzuki beans that had been in the ground for 3 weeks already had a few nodules on the roots (see photo at top), and the nodules were active (pink inside when split open). Another field of adzuki planted in the same region around the same time did not have any nodules on […] Read more
VIDEO: Assessing fusarium head blight risk in wheat
Scout winter wheat fields and make a plan for harvest
Warm, damp conditions in 2024 have made for greater fusarium head blight risk in Ontario’s wheat crop. In this video Albert Tenuta, OMAFA Provincial Field Crop Pathologist and Joanna Follings, OMAFA’s Provincial Cereals Specialist go through the risk this year, how to scout for and assess fusarium head blight in fields and how to manage […] Read more
Saskatchewan’s crops remain in good shape, but are still behind
Although crop conditions in Saskatchewan were good, the province’s latest crop report said development continued to fall behind normal for this time of year. Saskatchewan Agriculture pointed to the cooler temperatures and wet conditions as why development has been slower this year.
Smart system can predict where weeds will grow
AI-driven tool uses field imagery and crop data to allows growers to apply targeted control
Keeping weeds under control is a seemingly never-ending chore for farmers, requiring consistent investments of time and money. But what if there was a tool that could predict where weeds will grow, allowing growers to take precise action before they ever emerge from the ground? Why it matters: Farmers are continually looking for alternative yet […] Read more
Manitoba crop weather/conditions varied
Mixed weather conditions across Manitoba over the Canada Day long weekend left some regions of the province dealing with excess moisture, with high winds and cool temperatures also affecting crop development, according to the latest provincial crop report.
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