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Tag: adverse weather

Forage Options for Unseeded Fields

Posted on July 12, 2019 (December 22, 2021) by OMAFRA Field Crop Team

Unseeded fields provide an opportunity to boost forage inventories with annual crops. These forage crops have a bonus of suppressing weeds and protecting the soil from erosion. When selecting a forage crop consider the livestock’s dietary needs, the type and quality of forage in inventory, herbicide or fertilizer previously applied, and resources that are readily […]

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OMAFRA Field Crop Report – Week of July 17, 2018

Figure 1: Red clover at 7 days after an application of MCPA Ester (left) compared to an un-treated strip. Note the curling of the leaves giving a slightly grey appearance.
Posted on July 19, 2018 (August 7, 2020) by OMAFRA Field Crop Team

Cereals Winter wheat harvest progress is around 7-10 days ahead of last year. Given the relatively dry summer, early reports of yield have been average to below average although crop quality has been respectable. Post-harvest weed management A significant amount of annual weed seeds can be produced and dispersed after wheat harvest if the ground […]

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