Soybean Some replanting has occurred especially on heavy clay soils with poor emergence. Soil crusting and seed corn maggot feeding are the main issues this spring. If plant stands are […] Read more
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Corn stages vary on planting dates, winter canola in final stages of flowering
OMAFRA Field Crop Report for June 11
Hog manure treatment could limit need for manure pits
Canadian technology separates manure into water, nitrogen, potassium and phosphorus
Solugen, a Quebec-based company, is testing a manure separation technology on a hog farm. Widespread implementation of the technology could limit the need for manure pits. The technology was invented […] Read more
CASA develops online tool to help families with farm safety
There’s an expectation that there will be more children on the farm this year
Glacier FarmMedia – The Canadian Agriculture Safety Association and BASF are digitally expanding farm safety resources for children. The new resource comes as the COVID-19 pandemic affects family life. With […] Read more
Water stress can constrain late-season photosynthesis
Science Notes: Remote sensing technology employed
Photosynthesis is regulated by plant phenology — how plant life cycles interact with the climate — and environmental conditions, both of which changed substantially in recent decades. Unlike early season […] Read more
Some GM crops could hit market without review
Traits that could have been achieved through traditional breeding might not require approval
Reuters – The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently announced a rule that will simplify or waive agency reviews of certain biotech farm products, including plants and seeds that have been […] Read more
Comment: How well are farmers handling their pandemic fame?
Some efforts to reach out to consumers are proving controversial
Farmers often lament that as each generation becomes further removed from the farm, the ability of urbanites to understand and appreciate what it takes to grow food has declined. Even […] Read more
GFO credits Ford for advancing funding cause
New version of video continues to push concerns of grain farmers
Grain Farmers of Ontario (GFO) says it is making headway in its goal to find more government funds for members. Ontario Premier Doug Ford is now acting as an advocate […] Read more
Hack your brain to reduce stress
Help yourself and others by understanding how the brain works
Updated June 8, 2020 Agriculture is unpredictable, and the COVID-19 pandemic is placing additional stress on farmers’ mental health. Experts say understanding the neurological origins of stress and the contagious […] Read more
VIDEO: First cut hay in full swing, be sure to replenish field nutrients
Field Talk with Deb Campbell
In this edition of Field Talk, Farmtario reporter Jennifer Glenney speaks with Deb Campbell, owner of Agronomy Advantage Inc., about first cut hay. “Yes it’s about yield, yes it’s about […] Read more
Hop producers continue to sit on previous years’ crop
Change in beer novelties and international supply lowers demand for Canadian product
Hop production has exploded in recent years in North America as producers assumed local breweries would value their product – but continuous difficult market situations have Ontario growers sitting on […] Read more