The results from a soil survey and on-farm experiences in 2017 have shown that clubroot is widespread across Ontario; it is present in nearly all canola growing regions. To date approximately 130 soil samples have been taken from fields with a history of canola, and clubroot was detected in 12 samples. In addition, clubroot infected […]
Job Term: Temporary for 18 weeks, beginning spring 2018 Salary: $14.00 / hour, based on a 36.25 hour work week Job Ad Closing Date: Jan 30, 2018 Available Positions/Locations: Position Focus Location Contact Person Email Nutrient Management Guelph/Woodstock Christine Brown christine.brown1@ontario.ca Field Crop Agronomy/Corn Production Guelph Ben Rosser ben.rosser@ontario.ca Field Crop […]
2017 Corn Seasonal Summary Planting The March 2017 planting intentions report by Statistics Canada estimated that Ontario farmers intended to plant 2.2 million acres of grain corn. This compares to a 5-year (2012-2016) average of 2.1 million acres of grain corn planted in the province (OMAFRA Crop Statistics). While April was warmer than normal, some […]