Pre-harvest Management of Soybeans Many soybean fields are now beginning to yellow, which indicates they are at the R6 (full seed) growth stage. This means that green soybean seeds fill the pod cavity on one of the 4 top nodes. At this stage, pods have reached their full length and no new pods form. Root [...]Read More...| Field Crop News
Resources for Evaluating and Salvaging Moisture Stressed Corn for Corn Silage Under exceptionally dry conditions, there can be corn fields which are severely moisture stressed to the point they will make very poor (or in some cases almost zero) grain yield (Fig. 1). Under these same conditions, forage yields on livestock farms may also be [...]Read More...| Field Crop News
The 2025 AgSpray Expo; Innovations & Best Practices in Agricultural Spraying was a one-of-a-kind summer event that was not to be missed! July 23rd was a warm sunny day north of Brockville, ON, perfect for demonstrating sprayers, drones, and sensor equipment. With more than 120 people in attendance, smaller groups took in eight sessions that [...]Read More...| Field Crop News
There are areas of the province that have received little effective rainfall since early June. Dry and hot growing conditions can limit regrowth in hay fields and pastures. AgriStability compensation rate has been increased for 2025 and Agricorp has extended the deadline to apply to July 31, 2025. If you have questions about crop insurance [...]Read More...| Field Crop News
Finding and Fixing Soil Compaction When it comes to spring seeding, there can be challenges on the weather and soil conditions fronts. Areas in Ontario that often struggle with planting conditions had crops planted under good soil conditions and in record time this spring, while other areas, even some with lighter soils, experienced delays due [...]Read More...| Field Crop News
Swede midge and imported cabbageworm observed in canola| Field Crop News
The start of this week has been marked by several days of well above normal temperatures – daily highs in the low to mid 30’s brings the first summer-like hot spell across much of Ontario. These temperatures have helped reduce the heat unit deficit that has been a hallmark of spring 2025.| Field Crop News
The province experienced weather extremes. Southern Ontario saw warmer conditions that supported corn and soybean growth and helped dry fields still awaiting planting. However, wind and scattered rain complicated weed control efforts. In the Northeast and Northwest Ontario, temperatures neared 0°C, raising concerns about frost damage to emerged soybeans and white beans. Field assessments are ongoing.| Field Crop News
It’s been a tough spring across much of Ontario and growers continue to face variable weather conditions, creating both opportunities and challenges across regions. Frequent rain events have delayed planting in parts of eastern Ontario, particularly on heavier clays from Belleville to Kingston and Essex which had up to 3” of rain last week halting soybean planting. Unfavourable weather has continued to challenge spray operations across much of the province. High winds have reduced the num...| Field Crop News
Cooler than normal weather continued, with several overnight lows below 10°C. In the southwest, crop heat units (CHUs) are below normal and about 200 below last year on this date. Planting is progressing as soils become fit; however, crop emergence has been slow. | Field Crop News
Field work progressed quickly across the province in the past week, with sunny skies and warm temperatures peaking on Friday, May 16th before scattered showers and below seasonal temperatures began on the Victoria Day long weekend. Widespread rainfall slowed field activities beginning mid-week. Soil temperatures have generally been cool, resulting in slow crop emergence and growth.| fieldcropnews.com
Field work has progressed quickly in the last week and a half. Soil temperatures are still cool, resulting in slow crop emergence. | Field Crop News
Variable weather conditions across the province over the last week have led to a range of planting progress. Areas of the southwest are well into spring planting, with some areas estimating over 50% of the crop acres planted, while others are just getting started with field work. Growing Degree Days (GDD) are behind last year, but are above or on par with the 10-year norm for most stations across the province.| Field Crop News
