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Stripe and Leaf Rust Identified in Ontario Winter Wheat Fields
As of May 21, 2026 stripe rust had been identified in a field in Oxford County. Leaf rust was also previously identified in a field in Essex County. Growers across southern Ontario should scout their winter wheat fields closely, particularly where susceptible varieties are being grown. Previous early stripe rust infections occurred mid-May in 2016,…
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Crop Report – May 20th, 2026
Summer weather arrived suddenly over the Victoria Day weekend. Hot temperatures and sunshine created good conditions, and a lot of field work was accomplished quickly. Soil temperatures have also been rising, which will speed up germination. Violent storms moved across the province on Tuesday evening ahead of a cold front, which will bring temperatures back…
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Buckwheat as a cover crop for Ontario field crop production
Buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum Moench)is a summer annual broadleaf plant that is grown as a cover crop for its fast-growing, weed-smothering and pollinator-promoting properties. It establishes rapidly (Figure 1) and flowers as soon as three weeks after planting. Buckwheat is well proven to smother warm-season annual weeds through shading and competition. With very fine roots, it…
Agronomy
