University Of Guelph Cucumber Downy Mildew Results
From ONvegetables By: Cheryl Trueman, Ridgetown Campus, University of Guelph, Rachel Riddle, Simcoe Research Station, Dept. of Plant Agriculture, University of Guelph, and Elaine Roddy, Vegetable Crop...
View ArticleAGRICULTURAL SOIL HEALTH AND CONSERVATION STRATEGY RELEASED
From the Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association Ontario has a new strategy to help ensure the province’s agricultural soils remain healthy and productive for future generations. “New Horizons:...
View ArticleSOIL CONSERVATION DIRECTLY LINKED WITH ENVIRONMENTAL PICTURE
From fieldcropnews.com By Adam Hayes, OMAFRA Soil Management Specialist, Field Crops April 15 to 21 marked National Soil Conservation Week. Soil conservation for many years focused on protecting the...
View ArticleFungicide Efficacy Summary Tables For Management Of Diseases In Field Tomatoes
From ONvegetables By: Cheryl Trueman, Ridgetown Campus – University of Guelph About these tables: These tables were created using results from replicated processing tomato field trials at the Ridgetown...
View ArticleGRAIN FARMERS OF ONTARIO SUPPORT NEW RENEWABLE FUELS MANDATES
From a news release The Grain Farmers of Ontario welcomes the Ontario government mandate to increase renewable fuel blending in gasoline. The new mandate requires gasoline suppliers to maintain an...
View ArticleOFA SAYS SLOW DOWN HIGH-SPEED RAIL LINE
Ontario Federation of Agriculture Commentary By Keith Currie, OFA President Ontario’s proposed high-speed rail offers nothing but problems for farmers and rural residents. The provincial government’s...
View ArticleOMAFRA April 2018 Food Bulletin
This month, improve your business practices, drive growth and access new training opportunities. Read on to find out about new CAP funding, applications for the 2018 Premier’s Award, Canadian Food...
View ArticleONTARIO FIELD CROP REPORT – APRIL 19, 2018
By the OMAFRA Field Crop Team The 2018 season is obviously off to a slow start following a significant storm system that brought freezing rain, ice pellets and snow to much of the province on the April...
View ArticleBETTER CONVERSATIONS AROUND AGRICULTURE
Christian Farmers Federation of Ontario Commentary By Josh Kraemer, CFFO Communications Intern Last week was the Farm and Food Care Ontario Speakers Program, which focused on public conversations about...
View ArticleNew Allium Pest Of Concern – Allium Leaf Miner
From ONvegetables By: Hannah Fraser, Entomologist for Horticulture, OMAFRA, Cora Loucks, Plant Health and Surveillance Coordinator, OMAFRA and Travis Cranmer, Vegetable Crops Specialist, OMAFRA Allium...
View ArticleRAIN DELAY? GOOD TIME TO SET UP WIREWORM BAITS
By Tracey Baute, OMAFRA Field Crops Entomologist From fieldcropnews.com With planting delayed briefly due to rain, it is the perfect time to get out and set up some wireworm bait stations. Soil...
View ArticleSTOCKS OF PRINCIPAL FIELD CROPS, MARCH 31, 2018
From Statistics Canada As of March 31, 2018, total stocks of Canadian wheat and barley were lower compared with the same date in 2017. Meanwhile, total stocks of canola, corn, soybeans, oats, dry peas...
View ArticleSTATS CAN EXPECTS MORE CORN, FEWER SOYBEAN ACRES IN 2018
Canadian farmers expect to plant fewer acres of soybeans and canola in 2018, crops that were both at record high levels in 2017. According to the Principal Field Crops Report, released by Statistics...
View Article2018 IPM Booth Information – For Indoor, Outdoor And Food Booth Vendors –...
If you are looking to have a booth at the 2018 IPM in Pain Court, whether it be an outdoor or indoor booth, or a food both, you can register now. Here is the link to the home page to book your booth....
View ArticleWHY PLANTING IN WARMER SOIL IS WORTH THE WAIT
From FCC Express By Owen Roberts After a long, stubborn winter, Ontario farmers are anxiously planning to seed, and asking – do I plant corn and soybeans early and take advantage of potential yield...
View ArticleDON’T MISS EARLY BIRD FEES FOR RIDGETOWN’S 5K SOD BUSTER WALK/RUN – JUNE 1...
Organizers are excited and are getting in gear for the 4th annual Ridgetown Campus 5K Sod Buster walk/run. The first 350 participants will receive a technical t-shirt and blue Sod Buster cowbell to...
View ArticleRESISTANCE PREVENTION – MANAGING WESTERN BEAN CUTWORM AND MYCOTOXINS IN CORN
Authored by: Dr. Art Schaafsma and Dr. Jocelyn Smith, University of Guelph Ridgetown Campus and Tracey Baute, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs As the planting season begins, it...
View ArticleSTERILE INSECT TECHNIQUE PROMISING IN FIGHT AGAINST GREENHOUSE PEPPER PEST
By Jane Robinson for AgInnovation Ontario Ontario’s greenhouse pepper growers are struggling to control a very problematic invasive insect, but have very few effective options. Pepper weevils are...
View ArticlePROVINCE PARTNERING WITH SARNIA BIOREFINERY
From a news release Ontario is partnering with Comet Biorefining to create a new production plant in Sarnia for high-quality, sustainable ingredients that will help to directly create 82 new jobs and...
View ArticleBIOAMBER ANNOUNCES FILING FOR STAY OF PROCEEDINGS ON CREDITORS
From a news release BioAmber Inc. has announced that it filed a voluntary petition for relief under chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code and that its two Canadian subsidiaries, BioAmber...
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