This week we would like to discuss tar spot in corn as well as soybean cyst nematode and sudden death syndrome in soybean. Tar spot in corn There is a […] Read more
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Tar spot in corn and soybean cyst nematode
OMAFRA Field Crop Report for August 13
Three key topics for forage production
OMAFRA Field Crop Report for August 6
There are currently three key topics for forage production: nitrates, potato leafhopper, and planting annual forages for fall production. Nitrate poisoning of livestock is a risk in a dry year […] Read more
Post wheat harvest weed management strategies
OMAFRA Field Crop Report for July 30
The establishment of cover crops after cereal harvest has been shown to reduce weed seed production and dispersal to the soil. This is of particular benefit when trying to manage […] Read more
Harvested fields a good time to improve soil health
OMAFRA Field Crop Report for July 23
Harvested wheat fields offer the perfect opportunity to focus on improving soil health. Planting cover crops and/or applying manure or other organic amendments provides soil microbes with the carbon compounds […] Read more
Dry beans near bloom stage, but watch for white mold
OMAFRA Field Crop Report for July 16
Dry beans are either approaching flowering or have already started flowering across Ontario. White mold is an important disease of dry beans in Ontario and in-crop management of white mold […] Read more
Wheat harvest begins, corn and soybeans see rapid growth
OMAFRA Field Crop Report for July 9
OMAFRA, UG, RealAgriculture, GFO and industry sponsors are offering an Ontario Virtual Crop Diagnostic Event since our summer events have been cancelled. Go to fieldcropnew.com for information on this series which […] Read more
Achieving a healthy soybean plant stand
OMAFRA Field Crop Report for June 18
Soybean plant stand establishment Establishing a uniform, healthy soybean plant stand which closes the canopy quickly is important to maximizing yield potential. Although a perfect plant stand is not as […] Read more
Corn stages vary on planting dates, winter canola in final stages of flowering
OMAFRA Field Crop Report for June 11
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
Corn, soy planting largely complete, fair weather spurs forage growth
OMAFRA Field Crop Report for June 4
Corn While planting has largely been completed the last number of weeks, corn is still being planted on heavier soils which have just recently been fit enough for planting (Niagara/Haldimand, […] Read more
Warm weather accelerates crop growth
OMAFRA Field Crop Report for May 28
Warmer conditions starting late last week have fast-tracked crop growth. Rainfall during the past week has been sporadic with isolated thunderstorms resulting in flooded fields in one location and no […] Read more
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