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How do I manage potato leafhopper in alfalfa?
Potato leafhopper is a major alfalfa pest in Ontario. Yield losses may reach 50%, and crude protein content can drop 2-3% from heavy infestations. Potato leafhopper feeding decreases stand vigour, slows regrowth and increases winterkill. The simple answer As alfalfa gets taller it can tolerate more potato leafhoppers before action is necessary to protect forage…
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Crop Report – June 24th, 2026
Soybeans Soybeans are at the unifoliate to 5th trifoliate (V5) growth stage depending on planting date and region. Emergence is variable with some fields struggling to achieve a uniform plant stand. Overall, replanting was not necessary in most regions. Early planted fields are now starting to close the canopy. For maximum yield potential it’s ideal…
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Crop Conditions – Week of June 15, 2026
OVERVIEW A cool unsettled week with below-seasonal temperatures and high risk of showers and thunderstorms has slowed crop growth and made crop protection applications a challenge. That said, most of the intended acreage has been planted, and early season crop growth is considered good. Field Corn Soybeans Cereals Edible Beans Canola Forages Weed Control…
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