Monthly Archives: March 2017

Understanding Clubroot – Life Cycle, Resistant Varieties and Management

Meghan MoranMeghan Moran March 30, 2017 3527 Comments Off on Understanding Clubroot – Life Cycle, Resistant Varieties and Management
Canola

In 2016 clubroot (Plasmodiophora brassicae) was detected in fields across Ontario. The results of a preliminary survey for clubroot of canola in Ontario was posted previously on Field Crop News; to review it Click Here. This article provides  more information on the disease and how to manage it. You can learn a great deal more about clubroot and the experiences of…

Phosphorus and Potassium Management for Corn, Soybeans, and Wheat

Horst BohnerHorst Bohner March 28, 2017 6829 Comments Off on Phosphorus and Potassium Management for Corn, Soybeans, and Wheat
Corn

Crop yields have increased significantly since fertility recommendations were developed in Ontario. Crop nutrient uptake and grain nutrient removal have increased proportionately.  A study was initiated in 2011 with funding from the Grain Farmers of Ontario to evaluate a corn-soybean-wheat rotation on four sites with relatively low soil test P and K levels.  Areas within each test site were built…

Soybean – Weeds Free?

Ridgetown Campus Weed ResearchRidgetown Campus Weed Research March 28, 2017 3092 Comments Off on Soybean – Weeds Free?
Weeds

Previously we discussed the possible benefits of using a pre-emergence soil applied herbicide application in a 2-pass weed management plan.  Those benefits include protecting yield, providing a wider window for a post-emergence application and as a resistance management strategy. In this installment we look at the effect of weed emergence, following a pre-emergence application, on soybean yield and examine the…

Did you hear? We’ve made some great improvements to the Agricultural Information Atlas!

Picture showing where to find the Farm Fire Safety Sketch Template and other new tools
OMAFRA Field Crop TeamOMAFRA Field Crop Team March 23, 2017 3928 Comments Off on Did you hear? We’ve made some great improvements to the Agricultural Information Atlas!
Uncategorized

We’re excited to let you know about the latest updates that we made to the Agricultural Information Atlas (AIA). What is the AIA? It’s OMAFRA’s free, easy-to-use online tool that can help you to: Develop nutrient management strategies and plans Plan tile drainage for your farm Develop a farm sketch for Pest Assessment Reports and Bee Yard Registration and other government…

Problem Weed Guide

Mike CowbroughMike Cowbrough March 20, 2017 10596 Comments Off on Problem Weed Guide
Weeds

Volume 1 of the inaugural “Problem Weed Guide for Ontario Crops” includes management strategies for 19 species in corn, soybean and cereal crops that is cited from work conducted by the University of Guelph Department of Plant Agriculture as well as other peer reviewed studies. This 176 page guide features over 175 images and 50 tables that help illustrate the…

Sulphur Deficiency in Winter Wheat: Planning Ahead

Joanna FollingsJoanna Follings March 15, 2017 3771 Comments Off on Sulphur Deficiency in Winter Wheat: Planning Ahead
Soil Fertility

Sulphur (S) deficiency was very prevalent in winter wheat last spring, including fields with a history of manure applications (Photo 1). The deficiency seen in many fields may have resulted from a cooler than normal April reducing S mineralization. S applications may not be required every year due to the year to year variation in response which might have you asking…

Understanding Precision Agriculture – Experiences from the Field

OMAFRA Field Crop TeamOMAFRA Field Crop Team March 10, 2017 2678 Comments Off on Understanding Precision Agriculture – Experiences from the Field
Precision Agriculture

By Joey Sabljic Past articles in our Understanding Precision Agriculture series have focused on the main pieces — data collection, management zone creation, and prescription mapping — that form the foundation of a successful precision ag approach. This month, we spoke with three growers who have been involved with the Precision Agriculture Advancement for Ontario (PAAO) project to hear about their…

Cover Crops as a Soil Fertility Tool

Jake MunroeJake Munroe March 3, 2017 5810 Comments Off on Cover Crops as a Soil Fertility Tool
Cover Crops

Cover crops are well proven to help reduce soil erosion and improve soil structure. They can also have nutrient benefits. Whether you have been growing cover crops for decades or are just getting started, it is helpful to know what specific cover crops can (and cannot) do from a soil fertility standpoint. There are three main ways that cover crops…