A year of extremes and wild fluctuations in moisture and temperature appear to have produced a very good soybean crop in much of the province, say experts. Why it matters: A mismatch of plant development timing and swings in growing conditions — dry conditions at the start of the season followed by prolonged periods of […] Read more
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Why soys look so good in year of extremes
Dry conditions, then lots of rain and heat have been great for growing soybeans
Edible beans and the soybean cyst nematode
Some varieties of edible beans are highly susceptible to SCN — Ontario researchers are working to figure out why
The nematode’s resilience and prevalence in all of Ontario’s major soybean-producing areas makes managing the pest a challenge, though not impossible. Farmers growing edible beans under processing contracts can keep soybean cyst nematodes (SCN) under control through strict rotation schedules of crops that don’t include SCN-susceptible soybean varieties, as well as crop scouting and soil […] Read more
First soy seed treatment cleared against SDS
A Bayer CropScience fungicide is being pressed into service against sudden death syndrome (SDS) in Canadian soybeans. Bayer on Monday launched a new soybean seed treatment dubbed ILeVO, a suspension containing its Group 7 fungicide fluopyram at a rate of 600 grams per litre. ILeVO will be the first soybean seed treatment registered for use […] Read more
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