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Forage Seasonal Summary 2026
Winter Conditions 2025/2026 This past winter provided a lot of snow cover to protect overwintering forage crops. However, reports indicate higher-than-normal levels of alfalfa winterkill between Highway 400 and Kingston. This stand loss may be the result of accumulated stress from severe drought in 2025 coupled with spring conditions. Saturated soils and fluctuating temperatures throughout…
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Seeking Grower Perspectives on Buckwheat and Quinoa
The University of Guelph is seeking input from farmers to better understand the opportunities and challenges associated with growing pseudocereals, including buckwheat and quinoa. Researchers are conducting a study to assess the current knowledge, familiarity, perceptions, and experiences of growers and processors regarding pseudocereals. The goal is to identify barriers to cultivation and utilization while…
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Canola Seasonal Summary – November 5, 2026
Seeded canola acres increased by 12% compared to 2025 as approximately 52,000 acres were insured in 2026 through Agricorp. Reported acreage is inclusive of winter canola seeded in 2025 and spring canola seeded in 2026. Spring Canola Many spring canola fields were seeded in May under great field conditions. Wet weather in some areas including…
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