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Crop Report for week of June 29, 2026
Rain Rainfall from mid June through mid July is strongly related to corn yields, and in some cases, optimum nitrogen rates. It’s the time of year when high clearance applicators might be gearing up to do late nitrogen (N) applications on corn. Like traditional sidedress applications, moving N supply closer to N demand can be…
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How do I manage potato leafhopper in alfalfa?
Potato leafhopper is a major alfalfa pest in Ontario. Yield losses may reach 50%, and crude protein content can drop 2-3% from heavy infestations. Potato leafhopper feeding decreases stand vigour, slows regrowth and increases winterkill. The simple answer As alfalfa gets taller it can tolerate more potato leafhoppers before action is necessary to protect forage…
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Crop Report – June 24th, 2026
Soybeans Soybeans are at the unifoliate to 5th trifoliate (V5) growth stage depending on planting date and region. Emergence is variable with some fields struggling to achieve a uniform plant stand. Overall, replanting was not necessary in most regions. Early planted fields are now starting to close the canopy. For maximum yield potential it’s ideal…
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