A collective summary of information gleaned from the weekly breakfast meeting minutes with local crop consultants in Ontario
Thanks to Steve Johns, for chairing the meeting and to Jamie O’Shea (Pioneer) for sponsoring breakfast. The next meeting will be Tuesday, June 6th starting at 7:00am for breakfast and 7:30 for the meeting. Robert Maloney will be the chair. Synopsis: There was widespread rainfall over the Victoria Day long weekend with most areas receiving […]
General conditions The rain over the weekend dropped 3-10 mm across the region. Some fields are now a bit too wet to work, but most farmers are able to spread fertilizer or spray. From the 1st of May, we have now accumulated 220 crop heat units (CHU), about 50 below the 30-year average of 270 […]
General: Despite recent weather conditions (cool, wet), things have turned around and activity has started back in the field with manure application, wheat management and corn planting. Field conditions for the most part are okay and dust is even been flying in some places. Most farmers have been patient in getting back on the land to avoid […]
Breakfast Sponsor: Thanks from the group to “Roger Bourassa – Dupont Pioneer” Quote of the week – “Lambton County – The Breadbasket of Ontario” from Chad Anderson in his customary introduction. Synopsis: Not much has happened over most of the past two weeks. Most are patient but some have started to push soil conditions especially […]
Thank you to Joanna Follings who chaired the meeting and to Syngenta for spronsoring breakfast. There was an excellent turnout and discussion. The next meeting will be on May 23rd starting at 7:00 a.m. for breakfast (meeting starts at 7:30). Steve Johns will be the chairman. Synopsis: Widespread rainfall last week and over the weekend […]
Correction to Markets section: From Many analysts are expecting soybean prices to continue increasing. Should read: Many market analysts are expecting soybean acres to continue increasing. General Conditions: Wet fields continue to delay field operations. Many farms in the area drain into the Ottawa River, where levels still need to go down before those […]
Breakfast Sponsor: Thanks from the group to “Richard Anderson – BASF Canada” Quote of the week – “Yellow as a Duck’s Foot” from Peter Johnson in reference to wheat with no N. Synopsis: The cool wet weather has slowed the development of the winter wheat crop. Some corn was planted last week mainly on the […]
Synopsis: Field work is on hold waiting for drier and warmer conditions. Many parts of the Norfolk to Niagara region have had more rain in the past week (up to May 3) than last years’ growing season total. Wheat: September-planted wheat is pushing 2-3rd node and earliest fields could be at flag leaf in the […]
General The weather forecast is an obvious concern for everyone. Not much done and lots to do. Once there is a break its going to be a mad dash to the finish. We know from previous research and experience that the importance of early planting date to yield potential is over ridden by the requirement […]
General Conditions: Currently some growers are beginning to spread manure and applying fertilizer on hay and winter wheat stands. To date very few fields have been cultivated due to the wet weather. Field conditions are more like a normal year. Forages: Most forage stands appear to have survived well. However, forage stands south of Highway […]
Crop Insurance IMPORTANT NOTE Review your farm renewals! Call in damage report when you first notice it (they will decide if inspection required) To date a few winter wheat claims, but small by comparison to other years and mostly from areas that would be expected. Tends to be low areas in fields especially with the […]
Breakfast Sponsor: Thanks from group to “Bob Thirlwall – Monsanto/Dekalb Seeds“ The Quote of the Week comes from Bob Buis Agronomist with Pioneer Seeds – “Remember Your Fence Lines and Be Careful With Poison Ivy” ! The group wishes you a speedy recovery, Bob! National Soil Conservation Week Synopsis: The winter wheat crop looks excellent […]
Thank you to Martin Harry who chaired meeting and to Secan that sponsored breakfast. The next meeting will be on May 9th starting at 7:00 am for breakfast (meeting starts at 7:30). Joanna Follings will be the chairperson. A special welcome was made of the considerable number of students present at the meeting. It’s great […]
WINTER WHEAT: Reports from across the region indicate that the wheat crop is looking good, with minimal damage reported on sites that are imperfectly drained and areas subject to ponding. September planted wheat is tillering nicely with later planted ground being not as far along. Fields that received higher rates of starter or manure are […]
Breakfast Sponsor: Thanks from group to “Stephanie Divirtaris – Syngenta Seeds“ Synopsis: The quote of the week comes from Dr. Peter Sikkema – “Start Clean – Stay Clean”! The group acknowledged the passing of Morris Sagriff and Alan Spicer both regular attendees at the meetings. Their interesting contributions to the discussion will be missed. Corn […]