Cover crops, employed strategically, can target soil health, production, decrease erosion, address weed pressure and provide increased ecosystem diversity, but the first question a grower must answer is “what are you trying to accomplish? to achieve the highest benefits.
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Approach cover cropping strategically
Top tips from Lee Briese, 2025 International Certified Crop Advisor of the year
A future without glyphosate in Ontario?
Experts weigh in on what reducing or losing glyphosate could mean for crop systems
Experts weigh in on what reducing or losing glyphosate could mean for crop systems in Ontario.
Have weed control recommendations been too simplistic?
How weeds develop resistance to chemical controls is complex – so complex that veteran weed scientist Peter Sikkema wonders whether the herbicide advice he has provided to growers throughout his career has been too general.
Saskatchewan Pulse Growers invest in weed research
The Saskatchewan Pulse Growers have announced plans to invest $3.67 million in five new weed science research projects.
Will agricultural weeds claim the upper hand in a changing climate?
Univeristy of Illinois researchers analyzed 30 years worth of data from the U.S. corn belt on crop performance and herbicide use. They found on average air temperatures below 18.9 C or above 25 C made fomesafen, glyphosate and mesotrione less effective on waterhemp, giant foxtail and morning glory species.
New light system destroys weed seeds at the combine
Redekop working with U.S. company on system that works on smaller combines
A weed destruction system, to mount on the rear of combines, that uses a specific spectrum of light, is being developed through a partnership between Redekop and Global Neighbor Inc. […] Read more
Autonomous robot prototype removes weeds from leafy crops
Canadian-built weeding robot prototype continues to develop in testing at Holland Marsh
The Canadian Nexus La Chèvre autonomous weed removal system is showing promise in leafy crops such as lettuce and spinach.
From AIM: How do we keep ahead of herbicide resistance?
Proactive thinking and strategies are needed to protect chemical modes of action until new crop protection tools can hit the market, Ag in Motion 2024 attendees hear at Bayer Crop Science panel on herbicide resistance.
Off the ‘slightly muddier’ beaten path at Discovery Farm
The "Off the Beaten Path" demonstration tour presented by BMO at the Ag in Motion farm show July 16-18, highlighted the multi-year research underway by several companies at the 610-acre site, with the improved moisture levels in 2024 helping provide new data for the ongoing projects.
May-June sees low pest pressure in Southern Ontario
Mild winter and wet spring make weeds and varroa mite a higher concern
A mild winter increased concerns about increased pest pressures for spring and early summer, but according to several agronomists, harmful insects have not been a widespread issue. Aphids and spider […] Read more