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Tag: pollinator protection

NEW OMAF Infosheet: Adjusting Planting Practices to Protect Pollinators

Posted on March 5, 2014 (April 22, 2016) by Tracey Baute

In order to mitigate risk of dust exposure to bees, Ontario stakeholders believe that practical initiatives to reduce dust released during planting should be considered. This includes the use of an improved seed lubricant and the use of planter deflectors, in order to minimize pollinator exposure. Two key ways to mitigate dust drift, as referenced […]

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Neonicotinoid and Fungicide Only Treated Corn On-Farm Strip Trials – Details Here

Posted on March 5, 2014 (April 22, 2016) by Tracey Baute

We are looking for OSCIA members who are interested in planting on-farm strip trials of neonicotinoid and fungicide only corn seed this year.  Key objectives include: 1) gaining a better understanding of where the important soil insects are in Ontario corn fields so that we can develop high risk maps and 2) measure the economic […]

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