Co-authored with Albert Tenuta, Pathologist, Field Crops and Peter Johnson, Agronomist, Real Agriculture As of May 12, 2025 stripe and leaf rust has been identified in a small number of fields in Perth (Leanne Frietag) and Grey (Deb Campbell) counties. Growers across southern Ontario should scout their winter wheat fields closely, particularly where susceptible varieties […]
Growers across Ontario have been able to seed winter wheat this fall into almost perfect conditions, and there may be a record acreage seeded. A significant portion of winter wheat acres were seeded in September but with persistent summer like conditions, growers continued seeding well into late October. Early planted fields are well tillered with […]
Winter Wheat: Although progress has been made on nitrogen applications, the rainfall has delayed this operation in some parts of the province. The wheat is roughly 1 week ahead of long term average development. Some winter wheat is at the 1st node stage putting it past the optimal weed control timing window (Figure 1). The […]