Can extended grazing be gained by integrating annual forages into a perennial pasture rotational grazing system? Kim Schneider, an assistant professor in the plant science department at the University of […] Read more
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Annual forages can extend the grazing season
University of Guelph researcher explores grazing options
Forage lineup brand new for 2023
New Maizex soybean resists disease
Maizex Seeds has new hybrids it says will build on its existing stable and provide yield and value to growers. Stephen Denys, director of market and product development, says Maizex […] Read more
Pasture knowledge refined to reflect Ontario’s climate
University of Guelph, OMAFRA research uses rising plate meters to accurately measure pasture yield
A team of researchers aims to fine-tune recommendations for rotational grazing in Ontario and a key piece of that research is a tool called a rising plate meter. Ontario Ministry […] Read more
Armyworm trap counts high, silage corn harvest progresses
OMAFRA Forage Report for October 5
Ontario Hay Listings is a free classifieds service provided by the Ontario Forage Council. Producers looking to buy or sell hay or straw are encouraged to post an ad. Bt-resistant corn […] Read more
New take on wheel rake displayed at Forage Expo
Design features twin sets of wheels to decrease ash uptake
An innovative take on the traditional wheel rake, designed in Italy and newly available in North America, was on display at the recent Ontario Forage Expo near St. Jacobs. Santo […] Read more
Corn quality ‘highly variable,’ silage seen as option for some growers
OMAFRA Field Crop Report for the week of August 8
Much of the province received rain this past week, with significant rainfall (over 76 mm or 3 inches) in Huron Shores and Georgian Bay and eastern Ontario. A 25 to […] Read more
Dry weather forces assessment of southwestern Ontario forage strategies
Timely rains in east should ease concerns about hay availability in that region
Dry weather has affected hay and pasture yields in southwestern Ontario but the impact should be mitigated by a strong hay inventory and some bumper crops in eastern Ontario and […] Read more
Are tighter hay supplies in Ontario’s future?
High crop prices and other factors drive growers away from forage acres
Commodity crop prices are sky high. The same can’t be said about Ontario’s hay. A generally good 2021 production season contributed to a glut of dry forage, lowering hay prices […] Read more
Timely rains support Ontario crops
OMAFRA Field Crop Report for the week of June 6
For most of southern and central Ontario, this week’s rains were timely to support crop establishment. Precipitation June 7th ranged from 12 to 50 mm (1 to 2 inch), with […] Read more
Corn, soybean planting surges, forage crops poised for progress
OMAFRA Field Crop Report for the week of May 16
Large swaths of the province saw rain early this week, which put a pause on a very productive planting window over the previous week and a bit. The forecast predicts […] Read more