Smoke from northern Ontario and Quebec wildfires was prevalent across Ontario for several weeks in June and early July. While a smoky haze was often visible during these weeks (see photo above), the heaviest days carried a campfire-like smell and reportedly even reduced visibility in parts of Northern and Eastern Ontario. What is the impact […] Read more| Farmtario
Some of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s proposed changes have been made public, including more management by regulation versus legislation and a requirement that imported seed be inspected before it crosses into Canada. The post Seed regulation proposals mean quicker changes, more industry input appeared first on Farmtario.| FarmtarioFarmtario
Ontario’s record-breaking summer heat and drought could cut potato yields by between 20 and 50 per cent in some fields but cooler nights and rainfall may help salvage harvest quality. The post Hot, dry summer cuts into Ontario potato yields appeared first on Farmtario.| FarmtarioFarmtario
Scouting is critical for mitigating impact on tar spot, as well as timely fungicide application. The post Tar Spot firmly planted in Ontario corn appeared first on Farmtario.| FarmtarioLatest in Production of Field Crops Ontario | Farmtario
Seed companies like Syngenta are using mechanical innovations to keep up with the speed of genomic testing| Farmtario
Improper management of nitrogen can mean unnecessary financial losses on the farm.| Farmtario
Crop plots feature latest in seeds genetics and several companies are also hosting demonstrations at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show| Farmtario
From the far north to the deep south, landowners across Ontario continue to invest in tile drainage despite ever-increasing acreage costs. They’re doing so partially because of high land values. Why it matters: Farmers and other land investors install drainage tile to increase land values beyond existing per-acre purchase prices. Jesse Tait, board member for […] Read more| Farmtario
Canadian growers are the first in North America to get approval for Convintro to control pigweeds, including glyphosate resistant strains.| Farmtario
As populations of true armyworm and cereal leaf blight increase across the province, early detection through filed monitoring is key to protecting crops and preventing losses| Farmtario
A donated farm near Tiverton will allow the Ontario Farmland Trust and other organizations to demonstrate best management practices.| Farmtario
Independent Ontario corn breeder Francis Glenn reflects on corn silage genetics, industry consolidation, and opportunity.| Farmtario
Next year marks the 180th anniversary of Ireland’s Great Famine, an event that saw the death of about one million people, emigration of another million, and had profound impacts on the settlement and development of Canada.| Farmtario
Climate change resiliency and early potato dying studies were highlights of the Aug. 23 Elora Potato Research Open House. Vanessa Currie, University of Guelph potato breeding technician, said the five-year research study on which varieties hold up best under increasing climate pressures was launched this year. Why it matters: The annual potato research open house […] Read more| Farmtario
Manzate Max, a new liquid formulation fungicide, is now available for use on potatoes to combat early and late blight in Ontario.| Farmtario
Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited (P&H) is building a new bulk agricultural marine terminal at Picton Terminals in Prince Edward County to better serve grain handling needs for farmers in Eastern Ontario.| Farmtario
Beginning in 2025, Essex launched the “Clean Water - Green Spaces” initiative providing funding for cover crops, soil testing, and other projects similar to those offered by the other three conservation authorities.| Farmtario
The Ontario Weed Tour at the Elora Research Station discussed how plant staging accuracy, timing and weather conditions can significantly impact crop health, yield and limit potential herbicide application injury.| Farmtario
Bayer showcases the expanded reach of its RNAi corn rootworm control into new hybrids and showcased short stature corn on a recent crop tour.| Farmtario
Protein Industries Canada (PIC) and several collaborators have committed to developing domestic processing for made-in-Canada food grade soybeans varieties. Plans for a Canadian soybean processing facility, and an accompanying soybean variety development initiative, were announced in a March 18 media presentation. PIC is contributing $7.3 million to the project, with an additional $20 million being […] Read more| Farmtario
Lack of grain drying and storage in their area led Michael and Jennifer Doelman of Bonnechere Haven Farms to realize it limited their ability to market and deliver crops, exposing them to unnecessary risk. That's why they invested in on-farm storage and a grain drying system.| Farmtario
The corn and soybean futures markets are incorporating a risk premium due to the uncertainty in production. Seasonally, the row-crops experience a rally during the planting period until acreage and weather is more certain.| Farmtario
Soil compaction can lead to increased input costs or reduced yield.| Farmtario
Canadian grain and oilseed growers who’d had to stop using insecticides such as Matador, Silencer and Voliam in 2023 for feed grain crops can expect to be able to use them again starting this spring.| Farmtario
Three corn pesticides to be launched in the Ontario market in 2025 have been approved by a committee that makes sure there will be no export market concerns with those products being used in the province.| Farmtario
An online tool to help farmers choose the best options to help preserve species at risk and their habitats is coming to Ontario in 2025.| Farmtario
Senator Rob Black shared insights from the recently released soil study "Critical Ground" and importance of soil health at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show 2024.| Farmtario
Thunderstruck Ag won an Innovation Award for its TNT cover plates, at Canada's Outdoor Farm Show 2024. Find out what makes these plates special| Farmtario
Rising costs and low commodity prices are making it difficult for Ontario grain farmers to take advantage of serving global grain markets, Grain Farmers of Ontario chair Jeff Harrison told delegates at the organizations annual meeting.| Farmtario
Brazilians long ago identified nature preservation as critical to their nation, and its global brand, is forward-thinking.| Farmtario
Agco has completed a deal to sell the majority of its Grain and Protein business division, including its grain bin and handling equipment arm GSI, to American Industrial Partners. Agco also plans to sell four other owned brands as part of "strategic transformation."| Farmtario
The University of Guelph’s Ridgetown Campus has added world-class field crop pathologist Gursahib Singh to its teaching and research repertoire.| Farmtario
A Grassroots Research Grant will allow the Huron Soil and Crop Improvement association continue its cover crop trials, with particular emphasis on how they work in a corn-soy rotation.| Farmtario
