Tracey Baute June 27, 2018 2014 Comments Off on Watch for Armyworm in Spring Cereals and Mixed ForagesArmyworm has been spotted at low levels in a few winter wheat fields, though being so close to harvest, it is really not a concern in that crop. However, it does indicate a need to keep an eye out for them in spring cereals, as well as mixed forages (as they like to feed on grasses). True armyworm larvae can…
Meghan Moran June 22, 2018 2765 Comments Off on Monitoring Canola for Cabbage Seedpod Weevil and Tarnished Plant BugCabbage seedpod weevil (CSW) are being found in spring canola, particularly in earlier planted fields that are beginning to flower. CSW may begin to appear just prior to bolting and can primarily be found on flower buds until pods begin to form. They are approximately 3 to 4 mm in length and are fairly easy to identify by their dark…
Jake Munroe June 22, 2018 2481 Comments Off on Ontario Field Crop Report, June 21, 2018: Sulphur response in Ontario’s field cropsSulphur (S) had been a neglected nutrient in Ontario for many years. For decades, in much of Ontario, sulphur came in significant quantities from the sky – deposited from emissions from industrial activity. Even before that, impurities in fertilizers and more widespread application of manure helped ensure a regular addition of sulphur to our soils. In recent years things have…
OMAFRA Field Crop Team June 22, 2018 1180 Comments Off on Simcoe Agribusiness Breakfast Meeting Minutes – June 20, 2018Thank you to Brian Wooley and Syngenta for sponsoring breakfast. This was the last meeting for the season. Thank you to all participants for your input. General High winds, hail and pounding rain in some of the area over the past week has added frustration to an already difficult spring seeding season. A category F2 tornado with maximum wind speeds…
OMAFRA Field Crop Team June 22, 2018 1321 Comments Off on Ridgetown Agribusiness Breakfast Meeting – June 19, 2018Feature Image Above: Wheat fields maturing rapidly especially in dry or stressed areas. Breakfast Sponsor: Thanks from the group to Greg Stewart – Maizex Quote of the Week: “The corn crop looks SO GOOD today, we are on track to set another new yield record!” Greg Stewart. “You can draw an organic matter map based on emergence.” Alan McCallum. Synopsis:…
OMAFRA Field Crop Team June 14, 2018 1419 Comments Off on Winchester Agribusiness Breakfast Meeting Minutes – June 12, 2018Generally crop conditions are good and most field work is on schedule. Forages For the most part, a lot is now being cut. Good quality with lots of protein and most growers are pleasantly surprised with the yield. Some range in yields, where alfalfa without grasses is low yielding in thin stands. Fescue and ryegrass species seem to have improved…
Corn Many areas of the province saw rain over the weekend putting a stop to field activities for a day or two. Corn planting is wrapping up and progressing well with corn emerging as quickly as four days after planting. The earlier planted corn is at the V3-V6 stage and the corn planted later on the heavier ground is from…
OMAFRA Field Crop Team June 13, 2018 1204 Comments Off on Exeter Crop Advisors Ag Breakfast Meeting Minutes – June 12, 2018Chair for this meeting was Ken Currah (BASF) Thank you to Maizex (Kirk Van Will) for sponsoring breakfast. The final meeting for this spring will be on June 26th starting at 7:00 am for breakfast (meeting starts at 7:30) at the Malibu. Frank Flanagan will be the chair. Synopsis: Conditions are getting extremely dry in some regions (parts of Huron,…
Co-authored with Ian McDonald Background OMAFRA Field Crop Unit staff have traditionally conducted an annual Pre Sidedress Nitrogen Test (PSNT) survey across Ontario at the beginning of June to measure background soil nitrate levels mineralized from the soil as an indication of year-to-year soil nitrogen status. In past years, 80-100 samples would be collected from corn fields across the province…
OMAFRA Field Crop Team June 7, 2018 1352 Comments Off on East Central Agribusiness Breakfast Meeting – June 6th, 2018Photo of first cut hay down in Peterborough County. Thank you to Katja Rochacewich (Bayer) for sponsoring breakfast. Overall, crops in the region are looking good. Rainfall has been scattered and total amount variable (0-3”). Windy conditions across central Ontario have complicated spraying for the past few days. Despite the slow, cool spring, attendees agreed that planting and crop maturity…
OMAFRA Field Crop Team June 7, 2018 1100 Comments Off on Simcoe Agribusiness Breakfast Meeting Minutes – June 6, 2018Thank you to Ken Currah and BASF for sponsoring breakfast. There will be one more breakfast meeting in Simcoe on June 20th. General There was significant rainfall on Friday, June 1st in many areas, and even more rain on Sunday and Monday. Some areas had as much as 3 or 4” on Friday. The amount of rainfall was highly variable,…
OMAFRA Field Crop Team June 7, 2018 1160 Comments Off on Ridgetown Ag Breakfast Meeting Minutes, June 5, 2018Breakfast Sponsor: Thanks from the group to Chris Robson – DuPont/Pioneer (Corteva) Quote of the Week: Heat! – Kills Yield in Peas – Ed Tomecek Synopsis: Some areas received minimal rain (0.1-0.3”) while other parts received a wonderful 6/10” rain over the weekend was a huge help to the crop. Soybeans struggling to emerge, or corn planted a bit tough…
OMAFRA Field Crop Team June 6, 2018 1211 Comments Off on Mt Forest Crop Advisors Ag Breakfast Meeting Minutes – June 5, 2018Thank you to Marieke Patton and Bayer for sponsoring breakfast. For the most part the rain the last 2 days has been welcome although a few areas, particularly around Dundalk, have not had a chance to dry at all this spring. Rainfall was variable; for example there was about 1.5” at Palmerston but empty rain gages south of town. …
Scouting is an important part of growing quality forage. Just like other field crops, scouting alfalfa helps growers stay ahead of emerging problems, correctly time harvests, and make better decisions when planning future crops. Plant counts should be done spring and fall (Table 1). These can be done when the alfalfa is dormant. The spring count is a good time…
Tracey Baute June 1, 2018 1679 Comments Off on Bean Leaf Beetle Showing up in Essex and Chatham KentBean leaf beetles (BLB) are showing up in early planted soybeans that were treated with only fungicide seed treatment. As the result of area wide use of insecticide seed treatments, this pest had much of a presence over the last decade. Thankfully, rescue treatments are still possible if threshold has been reached. BLB have a great predator response. They quickly…
