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Identifying and Addressing Water Erosion
With Canada’s National Soil Conservation Week underway (April 20-26, 2026), now is an ideal time to take stock of your soil before planting begins. How did your fields handle the spring melt? Did they stand up to the heavy rains earlier this month? One of the best tools you have is your own observation. Get…
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Crop Conditions – Week of April 13, 2026
Spring has returned following a cold, snowy winter; however, weather conditions through March and early April remains cooler than normal, and soils continue to be wet and cool in many areas. As a result, meaningful field activity has been minimal to date across the province. Ontario field crop producers are entering the 2026 growing season…
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Topsoil Sampling Project Establishes Soil Health Baselines for Ontario
In December 2024, the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Agribusiness (OMAFA) released the Ontario Topsoil Sampling Project: Soil Health Baseline Study (OTSP) report. This report sets out baseline information for indicators of soil health in Ontario. The study provides valuable insights into how land management and environmental factors affect topsoil, helping farmers make informed decisions to…
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