2016 – Page 7 – Field Crop News

Where is Canada Fleabane at?

Posted on March 17, 2016 (March 17, 2016) by OMAFRA Field Crop Team

On this week’s OMAFRA field crop update, what stage is Canada fleabane at in the field this week? And there was a movement back in 1982 to get rid of a newly appointed system that probably affected agriculture in Ontario the most. [iframe]<iframe width=”100%” height=”166″ scrolling=”no” frameborder=”no” src=”https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/252210847&color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false”></iframe>[/iframe] Resources: USDA infographic on cabbage and St. […]

The Advantages of Seeding Canola Early

Posted on March 13, 2016 (April 22, 2016) by Meghan Moran

There are some clear advantages to seeding canola early, including high yield and mitigating pest issues. This spring, ensure that your planting equipment is ready to go early in the season and get your canola crop off to a quick start. Temperature Ideal planting dates in Ontario are typically in late April and early May. […]

New Herbicides in 2016

Posted on March 9, 2016 (March 17, 2016) by OMAFRA Field Crop Team

The strengths and weaknesses of two “new” herbicides are discussed. Kochia resistant to another herbicide mode of action was confirmed recently and a new segment “You botched it Mike!” is revealed. Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or Soundcloud. Tell a friend. [iframe]<iframe width=”100%” height=”166″ scrolling=”no” frameborder=”no” src=”https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/251052638&color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false”></iframe>[/iframe] Resources: Authority Herbicide Barricade Herbicide Guide to Weed Control […]

Talking with Ontario Farmers – Philip Shaw

Posted on March 8, 2016 (March 8, 2016) by OMAFRA Field Crop Team

On the first episode of talking with Ontario farmers, I’m joined by Philip Shaw, a field crop farmer from Dresden, Ontario. We discuss why he was lured to the University of Guelph to study agricultural economics, farming in the 1980’s, his approach to grain marketing, his favourite tractor, why he probably won’t grow the latest […]

Does the fungicide “Proline” lower vomitoxin levels in corn silage?

Posted on March 7, 2016 (April 21, 2016) by OMAFRA Field Crop Team

Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or Soundcloud. Tell a friend. On this week’s episode Mike summarizes the results of a three year project coordinated by Scott Banks in association with the Lanark and Renfrew Soil and Crop Improvement Association. The objective of the study was to evaluate how well a fungicide called “Proline” was at reducing vomitoxin […]

Herbicide Resistant Weed Maps

Posted on March 4, 2016 (April 25, 2023) by Mike Cowbrough

This post will serve as a primary resource for the status of herbicide resistant weeds along with testing services and expertise provided to Ontario agriculture. […]

Hemp – It’s Growing!

Posted on February 24, 2016 (August 9, 2016) by Scott Banks

Wednesday, March 16, 2016 at the Country Kitchen Dining Lounge, 2159 Ottawa Regional Road 31, Winchester, ON. from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. You are invited to: Learn- About Hemp Agronomics and the State-of-the-Industry; and Vote – Regarding a levy to support a farmer-directed Promotion and Research Agency. Reuben Stone of Valley Bio Ltd., Ontario’s […]

Weed Inspectors Conference 2017

Posted on February 23, 2016 (August 18, 2020) by Mike Cowbrough

The annual weed inspectors conference is scheduled for Thursday April 12th, 2018 at the Victoria East Golf Course, Guelph, Ontario. The cost is $75 (HST included) and includes morning snacks, lunch and resource material. The objective of this conference is to provide an overview of the Weed Control Act, administrative and enforcement duties conducted by weed […]

Neonic Regulation Requirements “To Do List”

Posted on February 1, 2016 (April 21, 2016) by Tracey Baute

I’m big on “To Do Lists”. Some may even say I am obsessed with them. But they help me get things done. With the 2016 growing season approaching, it is a good time to review what the requirements are for using Class 12 pesticides (neonic treated corn and soybean seeds) in Ontario. Here is a […]

Corn Nitrogen Calculator App

Posted on January 9, 2016 (December 22, 2021) by Ben Rosser

The corn nitrogen calculator app generates a recommendation for the most economical N rate for a corn field. It is based on more than 40 years of Ontario research and takes into account soil type, rotation, and the cost scenario (i.e. anticipated cost of N and price of corn). The app allows you to save […]

Agriculture apps worth checking out

Posted on January 4, 2016 (August 9, 2016) by Mike Cowbrough

At this year’s SouthWest Agriculture Conference and the FarmSmart Conference, Peter Gredig (AgNition, and cash-crop farmer in Elgin County) and I demoed a bunch of different apps that we feel have value for many farming operations. Below is the list of apps (in no particular order) that were shown and the links to download them. FarmCentral […]

Cashcropper App

Posted on January 3, 2016 (December 22, 2021) by Mike Cowbrough

Cashcropper allows you to compare the net profitability and fertility requirements for different crop rotations within a given field. This app is powered by over 30 years of data on crop yield responses to different rotations from trials conducted by the University of Guelph. The app uses default yield values provided by crop insurance records […]

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