Forage growth advancing rapidly in Ont.
May 14, 2015 - With warmer temperatures and recent rains, the alfalfa and grass growth and development in Ontario is now advancing rapidly, despite a slow start in early April. Older, less healthy...
View ArticleAdditional benefits of neonics
Thiamethoxam, a broad-spectrum neonicotinoid insecticide contributes to better seedling vigour compared (as compared to no treatment) says Clarence Swanton at the University of Guelph. Do certain seed...
View ArticleSaskatchewan sees aphid infestations
July 23, 2015 - Reports of aphid infestations have been common during the past couple of weeks with areas affected throughout Saskatchewan. Many of the reports have been from southwest Saskatchewan in...
View ArticleBASF announces new name for HiStick inoculants
Nov. 24, 2015, Mississauga, Ont. – BASF’s HiStick brand inoculants will change its name to Nodulator. Only the name will change, and growers and retailers will see a transition over the next two years....
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Another root rot
There’s another root rot pathogen in the neighbourhood. It’s called Aphanomyces euteiches. It loves peas, lentils and waterlogged soils. And it’s tough to deal with because its resting spores can...
View ArticleThe advantages of seeding early
March 3, 2016 – There are some clear advantages to seeding canola early, including high yield and mitigating pest issues. This spring ensure that your planting equipment is ready to go early in the...
View ArticleInoculate for higher yields
All plants need nitrogen. While healthy bacteria can occur naturally in the soil, especially in fields that have grown nitrogen-fixing crops like soybeans in the past, sometimes nature requires a...
View ArticleRhizobia for fababean inoculants
With fababeans taken off the registration label for a specific inoculant, Diane Knight from the University of Saskatchewan looked for other options. To date, Knight has conducted several studies, some...
View ArticleOCC pilot project to test hybrid susceptibility to DON
In 2019, the Ontario Corn Committee (OCC) initiated voluntary inoculated trials in Ridgetown and Ottawa, rating corn hybrids for susceptibility to DON accumulation. Hybrids entered by the seed...
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Do you need to inoculate your soybeans every year?
“In many traditional soybean-growing areas, rhizobial inoculant is not used every year,” says Ivan Oresnik, a professor of microbiology at the University of Manitoba. Does that mean that Manitoba...
View ArticleDuPont Pioneer approved to sell new insecticide
Sept. 12, 2012, Des Moines, IA - U.S. and Canadian farmers can now plan for 2013 spring planting with Pioneer brand corn products featuring Optimum AcreMax XTreme insect protection technology. DuPont...
View ArticleLonger planting window for Optimize soybean enhances convenience
September 17, 2012, Saskatoon, Sk – The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has granted the registration of a 120-day planting window for soybeans that are treated with Optimize. A list of compatible seed...
View ArticleWhat prorogation means to Ontario farmers
October 23, 2012 – On October 15, 2012 the Ontario Legislature was prorogued until further notice. Several Bills that had reached various points in the legislative agenda (from first reading through to...
View ArticleAlias insecticide registered for wireworm control
Dec. 17, 2012, Winnipeg, MB - The insecticide Alias 240 SC label now includes wireworm control in cereal and soybean crops. According to MANA Canada, Alias provides early season protection against crop...
View ArticleInsecticide causes danger to bees, report finds
January 16, 2013, UK - Researchers at the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) have determined that neonicotinoid, the world's most widely used insecticide causes "unacceptable" danger to bees on...
View ArticleBe cautious with new products
University of Saskatchewan soil fertility specialist Jeff Schoenau wishes he could give an informed, scientific response to questions about specific new products. He can’t. Often, very little...
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Making the best inoculant choices
Pulse crops are important in rotations across Western Canada. When properly inoculated, pulse crops can fix a large portion of their nitrogen requirements, and often extend those benefits to the next...
View ArticleHigher river flows in Manitoba predicted
May 2, 2013, Winnipeg, MB - A flood watch has been upgraded to a flood warning along a section of the Assiniboine River in southern Manitoba.The province says water is spilling over the banks between...
View ArticleYield Increases from Biologicals
While crop protection companies are dabbling in “biologicals” that will work alongside their other products and seed companies are seeking biologicals that will work with their seed products, other...
View ArticleNew pea and lentil inoculant
June 10, 2013, Winnipeg, MB - A new inoculant for pea and lentil is now available in Canada. XiteBio PeasRhizo is a premium, ready-to-use liquid pea and lentil inoculant available as a convenient...
View ArticleUpdated forage info for Alberta
Sept. 9, 2013, Edmonton, AB - When it comes to planting and establishing a healthy and productive forage stand, all species and types of forage are not created equal. Alberta Agriculture and Rural...
View ArticlePoll: Most canola growers use three-year rotation
Sept. 16, 2013, Mississauga, ON - Most western Canadian growers are not following the industry best practice of growing canola once every four years in a rotation with other crops, according to a news...
View ArticleDeKalb launches tablet app
Oct. 8, 2013, Guelph, Ont. – DeKalb has launched a new tablet application, available for download and use on Apple tablet devices. The company says the DeKalb Seed Guide App will provide corn, soybean...
View ArticleU.S. corn craze over
July 2, 2014 - The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) says U.S. farmers planted the largest soybean crop ever this year, while a corn craze appears to have popped. Demand for ethanol...
View ArticleCold temperatures hamper soybean nodulation
Sept. 4, 2014, Ontario – The 2014 growing season was the worst year in recent memory for poor root nodulation and nitrogen (N) fixation in soybeans. Cool, wet conditions cause numerous problems,...
View ArticleNew research study shows value of neonics
Oct. 29, 2014 - Reports from a new study, which for the first time will provide a comprehensive evaluation of the economic and societal benefits of neonicotinoid insecticides in North America, will be...
View ArticleAre two hybrids better than one?
An Ontario project is exploring the idea of mixing a later hybrid with a normal-season hybrid in a field to improve yields and drought-proof the crop. Photo courtesy of B. Rosser, University of Guelph....
View ArticleAlternative corn N applications
November 6, 2014 - In Ontario, over 80 per cent of nitrogen (N) is still applied to fields as urea through spinner spreaders and is incorporated with tillage equipment. However, Ontario Ministry of...
View ArticleVerdesian offers new seed treatment and inoculant choices
Jan. 6, 2015 - Three new products from Verdesian (PRIMO for soybeans, PRE-VAIL for forage crops and Accolade-L for wheat, canola and barley) recently received Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)...
View Article2014 second highest corn yield on record
January 15, 2014 - Greg Stewart of OMAFRA reports on the 2014 growing year for corn in Ontario. April of 2014 proved to be cool and wet and provided virtually no opportunity to plant corn. However,...
View ArticleFast new approach to formulating pest-killing fungi on tap
April 8, 2015 - Technological advances by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists are continuing to improve the way beneficial fungi are formulated for use as biopesticides. Traditionally,...
View ArticleEarly start to growing season in Manitoba
May 4, 2015 - Favourable weather and field conditions have resulted in an early start to the 2015 growing season in Manitoba. Producers across the province have started to seed, with the most progress...
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