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Was this post helpful? Loading ...Cereal Leaf Beetle at Threshold in Some Fields
I had a few calls and emails yesterday about cereal leaf beetle in both winter and spring wheat. Damage was significant enough even in the winter wheat near Stayner and Bolton to warrant a spray. These winter wheat fields in particular were still in the earlier heading stages with 5 weeks to go ... Continue reading
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Was this post helpful? Loading ...WBC Moth Look A Likes
There is a bit of confusion out there amongst our trap participants who are trying to identify their catches. Western bean cutworm (WBC) has a few look a likes. Plus Large Yellow Underwing moths are flying around this year which is confusing matters. Pay extra attention to the details that are... Continue reading
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Was this post helpful? Loading ...Western Bean Cutworm Moth Flight Has Begun in Ontario
A few of our WBC trap network participants reported catching moths in their traps last week. This is a week later than last year. Moths were found at a few trap locations scattered across the province. And more reports are coming in this week from those out checking traps during this weeks' tr... Continue reading
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Was this post helpful? Loading ...Lots of Insect Activity Still Out There
It's been quite a week and it's only Tuesday. Many of you are calling about one of these pest issues so hopefully I can help answer all of your questions here.
Grass Sawfly in Wheat: Once you start to see sawfly feeding (see previous blog for pics and details) the feeding damage is nearly done.... Continue reading
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Grass Sawfly Showing Up Again
Was this post helpful? Loading ...Black Cutworm and Armyworm – Get Out and Scout!
Lots of reports are coming in of black cutworm and armyworm damage in Ontario.
Black cutworm has been found feeding in numerous corn fields and even an alfalfa field. Locations that I know of so far include fields near: Parkhill, Watford, Embro (alfalfa field), Renfrew County, and parts of West E... Continue reading
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Late Planted Soys at Risk of Soybean Aphids?
I've been pondering our planting situation lately and what impacts it is going to have on some of our key insect pests. We've been anticipating this year to be a good soybean aphid year for Ontario. It was such an extremely low aphid year last year that natural enemies didn't build up their po... Continue reading
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Was this post helpful? Loading ...Winter Wheat Yields in 2011 – It’s time to go for broke!
With most of the winter wheat planted on time last fall, or even a few days early, we have the yield potential to take advantage of more inputs. With wheat prices at record levels, and our inputs still at last year’s prices, it’s time to GO FOR BROKE!
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Marketing Mayhem!
Side Note: This article was written in 2005, but it is still very much applicable given the current volatile market conditions.
What a missed opportunity! Less than 8 months ago, every one of us had the opportunity to sell soybeans for $10.00/bu and corn for $4.00/bu. Yet the experts tell us that... Continue reading
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Checklist for High Yielding Soybeans
The Ontario Soybean Growers began a soybean yield competition in 2008. The results were impressive! The winner yielded 72.1 bu/ac near Seaforth. These yields are good examples that with the right weather, soil type, and management, large yields are possible in Ontario. With the big yields and excell... Continue reading
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