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Category: Barley

Winter Barley is Making a Comeback in Ontario!

Posted on September 8, 2020 by Joanna Follings

While not a “new” crop to Ontario, winter barley is slowly making a come back!  Known for its early maturity compared to winter wheat, this crop provides an opportunity to double crop soybeans for those in longer season areas, provides coverage of the soil during winter months, is a great feed source for livestock rations […]

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How will the cold temperatures effect cereal crops?

Posted on May 8, 2020 (April 21, 2021) by Joanna Follings

Updated: April 21, 2021 With temperatures dipping below zero in various parts of the province last night and continued cold temperatures forecasted into tomorrow, many are wondering what effect this will have on cereal crops. What temperatures will cause injury? Figure 1 shows the various wheat growth stages and when injury is likely to occur […]

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Considerations for Nitrogen Applications in Spring Cereals

Posted on April 24, 2020 by Joanna Follings

As the wheels have started turning and the spring cereals are going in the ground the question that continues to come up is how much nitrogen (N) should I apply? With spring cereals we know there is a balance between having enough nitrogen to maximize yield potential while avoiding lodging issues. However, OMAFRA’s current nitrogen […]

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How cold is too cold for Cereals?

Posted on May 25, 2015 (April 22, 2016) by Scott Banks

Over-night temperatures on May 22 to 23 dipped to -2 to -3 oC in many parts of Ontario. Cereal crops are hardy to light frosts. Leaf tissue on plants that have not hardened off will withstand temperatures of -4 oC or lower before the cells will freeze and damage occurs, making late spring frosts of […]

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