Crops
Tomato breeders are racing to breed resistance to the Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus. It emerged first in Israel in 2014 and has since spread to Europe, North America and […] Read more
Crops
Tomato virus prompts race for resistance
Global tomato breeders are putting tremendous resources into breeding resistance to tomato brown rugose fruit virus
Manitoba Crop Report: Crops continue to withstand rain showers
Manitoba experienced variable amounts of precipitation during the week ended July 7 as crops continued to develop despite excess moisture in most areas.
Prairie drought conditions improve in June: AAFC
Above-normal precipitation and cooler temperatures helped drought conditions improve across most of the Canadian Prairies in June, according to the latest drought monitor report from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada showing conditions as of June 30.
Syngenta celebrates R&D investments at Arva
Research centre renovation coincides with equipment fleet renewal
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 […] Read more
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 […] 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 […] 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 […] 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, […] Read more
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