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Seeking Grower Input for Pseudocereal Research Survey
We invite farmers to participate in a University of Guelph research study examining current knowledge and familiarity among Canadian growers and processors regarding pseudocereals (such as buckwheat and quinoa). The purpose of this study is to identify barriers to cultivation and utilization and explore opportunities for growth in this sector. Your perspective is essential to…
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2025 Ontario Hybrid Corn Performance Trials Now Available
The 2025 Ontario Corn Committee (OCC) hybrid performance trials are now available at GoCrops.ca (Link HERE). Over past decades, Ontario’s average corn yields have increased around 2 bu/ac/yr. Staying current with new and competitive yielding hybrids is important. A key benefit of OCC trials is the ability to compare a large number of hybrids. These…
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2025 Cereals Seasonal Summary
2024 Planting Conditions In the fall of 2024, growers across Ontario were able to seed winter wheat, barley and triticale into almost perfect conditions. A significant portion of winter cereal acres were seeded in September, but with persistent summer-like conditions, growers continued seeding well into late October. The optimum conditions also allowed for many to make a fall herbicide application resulting in excellent dandelion and perennial weed…
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