
Tag Archives OMAFRA

On-farm science
There’s undeniable value in collaborative on-farm research, with gains for both growers and researchers

Focus on the ear leaf in corn production
Keeping the corn plant weed and stress free early allows the plant to form a larger cob, up to its genetic potential

Strip till goes mainstream
Improvements in guidance and a focus on soil health are the primary drivers

Soybean and corn disease threats in Eastern Canada
Growers will need to use all their experience, best management practices and new tools to successfully combat disease in 2020

Pest Patrol: Try the stale seedbed approach for weeds in alternative crops
#PestPatrol with Mike Cowbrough, OMAFRA

Another cover crop bonus – winter grazing
This Ontario producer lets the cows do the work, meaning benefits for both him and his crop-growing neighbour

Sulphur gets hot
The nutrient’s use is definitely trending up, and there’s still more room for growth

20 years of Bt corn hybrids
Growers are armed with more powerful, more precise tools than ever in history — but the war on corn pests is far from over

Pest Patrol: Soybean cyst nematode in edible beans
#PestPatrol with Mike Cowbrough, OMAFRA

PHOTOS: Pest Patrol: Reining in dog strangling vine
#PestPatrol with Mike Cowbrough, OMAFRA
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