Late planted fields or double cropped soybeans may still be green in late September or October. A killing frost will not significantly harm seed quality once the field is at […] Read more
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When does a killing frost no longer damage soybean seeds?
OMAFRA Field Crop Report for the week of September 21
Tar spot and fungicide application timings
OMAFRA Field Crop Report for the week of September 14
Although tar spot was detected in Ontario in the first week of July the past two years, 2022 is much different than 2021 and shows the importance of environmental conditions […] Read more
Managing cover crops ahead of the 2023 corn crop
OMAFRA Field Crop Report for the week of September 7
If you’re like many Ontario farmers, you are not only watching as your crops head toward the finish line, but also keeping an eye on the progress of the cover […] Read more
Evaluating soil structure
OMAFRA Field Crop Report for the week of August 15
Many Ontario soils display a similar pattern of compaction. The secondary tillage layer – usually the top 2-4 inches – is relatively loose and friable, with mostly small, rounded aggregates, […] 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
Post-wheat harvest weed management strategies
OMAFRA Field Crop Report for the week of July 25
Weather conditions The percentage of average precipitation during the current growing season is quite variable across the province (see image at top). Crop conditions generally mirror precipitation levels with below […] Read more
Canola conditions in Ontario
OMAFRA Field Crop Report for the week of July 11
Spring canola across the province is currently at or beyond full bloom. Observations from around the province at this stage are that spring canola is looking better overall than it […] Read more
Soybean update for Ontario
OMAFRA Field Crop Report for the week of June 13
Soybeans range from VE (emergence) to the fourth trifoliate leaf stage. The majority of the crop was planted in May, although sporadic showers meant that some could not be planted […] Read more
Wet surroundings swamped forage stands
OMAFRA Field Crop Report for the week of May 9
Winter wheat Winter wheat is at Zadok’s growth stage 31 in many areas, especially if planted before mid-October. Early planted wheat has reached GS 32 in some regions and GS […] Read more
Winter wheat conditions promising, corn planting sees slow start
OMAFRA Field Crop Report for the week of May 2
Nitrogen applications in winter wheat are progressing throughout the province as breaks in the spring rain provide opportunities to get out in the field. Tillage and other field preparations have […] Read more
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