Soybean Cyst Nematode (SCN), a soil-borne parasitic roundworm that infects soybeans, is Ontario’s leading yield-reducing soybean pathogen, causing an average of $40-$60 million USD worth of damage annually, often without obvious symptoms.
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Soybean cyst nematode on the rise
Managing SCN-infested soils comes down to selecting resistant varieties, crop rotation and supplementing with chemical seed treatments
Unearthing fungi for the future of farming
Agriculture and Agri-food Canada scientist looking for compounds useful in crop production
Scientists at Agriculture and Agri-food Canada are analyzing soil fungi to uncover traits which could help protect crops from disease.
Canada and Ontario invest $14.6M to boost farmland resiliency and sustainability
Increased funding enables the Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program to expand its project scope to improve soil health, protect water resources, promote biodiversity, and support long-term sustainability and competitiveness.
Canada and Ontario increased investment of $14.6 million to help farmers improve soil, water, and biodiversity through the Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program.
Trent University Farm Research Centre expands agriculture research and training capacity
Trent University Alumni legacy gift funds the Lightbody Drive Shed, supporting research on soil health, regenerative practices, and future food systems
Trent Farm Research Centre and Lightbody Drive Shed expand the farm into a space for research, education, and community collaboration.
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.
Saskatchewan Crop Report: Seeding to be completed next week
Crop progress stands at 88 per cent
Warm and windy conditions allowed Saskatchewan growers to plant 88 per cent of projected acres as of May 28.
Saskatchewan Crop Report: Seeding ahead of average pace
18 per cent of Saskatchewan crop planted
Saskatchewan farmers have already seeded 18 per cent of the province's projected crop as of May 5, well ahead of historical averages due to dry weather.
Cropland threatened by toxic metals: study
Up to 17 per cent of agricultural land at risk
Up to 17 per cent of cropland around the globe is contaminated by toxic metals, threatening agriculture and human health in the affected areas, according to new research published in the journal Science.
Keep tire pressure low, vigilance high, say soil compaction specialists
Finding innovative solutions can mitigate soil damage, increase crop yields
Soil compaction can lead to increased input costs or reduced yield.
SoilMate example of a simple innovation that can yield success
Low-cost sensor-based technology in Norway can help farmers keep equipment level in the field regardless of terrain
Farmers around the world face similar challenges and solutions can often be found by learning and adapting ideas and innovations others have come up with.