How plant tissue testing plays a vital role in indentifying nutrient imbalances, improving fertilizer efficiency and boosting crop yields
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Plant tissue testing key to maximizing crop health and yield, say experts
Regular tissue analysis helps farmers detect nutrient deficiencies early, optimize fertilizer use and improve overall crop performance
Kerry Wright named new executive director of OSCIA
She has held key positions with organizations such as the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association, CAAIN, and Mallot Creek Group
Kerry Wright has been appointed the new executive director of the Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association.
Wet, cool spring raises replanting concerns
Experts cautiously optimistic with warm weather in the forecast
A cool, wet spring is prompting some Ontario farmers to consider replanting, but most early planted corn and soybeans will likely grow through any stunting and corkscrewing.
Cover cropping poses unique challenges to organic growers
Weed control and weather effect are two major issues that need to be managed
Organic farmers considering soil-preserving cover crops need to understand all ins-and-outs of the strategy and be prepared to manage challenges unique to their production system. Why it matters: Tracking the financial costs of introducing cover crops may seem basic if you consider only the cost of seed, planting and termination, but adding in the cost […] Read more
OSCIA to expand delivery of the On-Farm Climate Action Fund to Ontario farmers
The expanded On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) will continue to be delivered through the Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association (OSCIA). The federal government announced on Jan. 28 that it will provide an additional $300 million to the national program to help producers increase climate resiliency over the next three years. The expanded funding includes […] Read more
Diverse crop rotations bring savings in poor growing conditions
D.R.I.V.E.S. project quantifies benefits, addresses addresses rotation challenges
Analysis of 36,000 yield observations from 22 long-term cropping experiments shows that greater rotational diversity reduces productivity risks posed by adverse weather.
DLF Canada launches new seed brands
DLF has officially retired its Mapleseed and Turfline product brands and unveiled four new brands for the Canadian market: Forage First by DLF (forage seed), Earth Carpet by DLF (turf seed), Soil First by DLF (cover crop seed) and Deer Creek Seed by DLF (wildlife seed). DLF said in a release “this transition marks a […] Read more
Managing bare soils in the field after harvest
OMAFRA Field Crop Report for the week of August 26
Much of the province has completed harvest of both winter and spring cereals over the last two months. Growers must now make a decision on what to do with these fields through the fall. Option 1: Monitor and manage cereal re-growth Cereal crops often have significant regrowth throughout the summer and fall months, even with […] Read more
How do cover crops impact nitrous oxide emissions?
OMAFRA Field Crop Report for the week of August 19
Cover crops help build soil carbon, reduce erosion, and can offset crop nitrogen fertilizer requirements. But when it comes to nitrous oxide (N2O) – a greenhouse gas that contributes about half the total warming effect from agriculture in Canada1 – there is a question mark surrounding their benefit. What the research says The primary driver of […] Read more
Funding gives cover crop trial a three-year extension
Trial to establish best seeding rate and application method for cereal rye into corn
A Grassroots Research Grant will allow the Huron Soil and Crop Improvement association continue its cover crop trials, with particular emphasis on how they work in a corn-soy rotation.
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