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How do I manage alfalfa weevil?
Alfalfa weevil is a major alfalfa pest in Ontario. Larvae feeding on alfalfa leaves can reduce both yield and forage quality. The simple answer As alfalfa gets taller it can tolerate more weevils before action is necessary to protect forage yield and quality. Action thresholds for managing alfalfa weevil are as follows: Stem Height Number…
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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 fields in Oxford and Huron Counties. 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…
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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…
Agronomy
