Maizex brings Elite forage seeds under its brand umbrella | Farmtario
The seed catalogue for Maizex Seeds takes on a different look for its 2026 edition thanks to the introduction of a new marketing initiative dubbed “Ration 365.”| Farmtario
The seed catalogue for Maizex Seeds takes on a different look for its 2026 edition thanks to the introduction of a new marketing initiative dubbed “Ration 365.”| Farmtario
In today’s turbulent times of high interest rates, rising costs and ever-rising demands placed on farmers, innovation is often held up as the tool that will get the sector to […] Read more| Farmtario
A New Brunswick precision agriculture startup has attracted $1.45 million in investment for its real-time nutrient tissue analysis technology. Picketa Systems’ trademarked Leaf Evaluated Nutrient System (LENS) has marked early […] Read more| Farmtario
Cover crops, employed strategically, can target soil health, production, decrease erosion, address weed pressure and provide increased ecosystem diversity, but the first question a grower must answer is “what are you trying to accomplish? to achieve the highest benefits. The post Approach cover cropping strategically appeared first on Farmtario.| FarmtarioFarmtario
Ontario’s potato harvest is on the home stretch despite drought and hot summer temperatures stretching into October. The post Ontario potato yields down slightly, but quality is high appeared first on Farmtario.| FarmtarioFarmtario
Recorded yields in the 2025 Great Lakes YEN (Yield Enhancement Network) challenge surpassed 115 bushels per acre across all participating farms in 2025, with a record breaking 180.2 bushel crop grown by one Michigan participant. The post Great Lakes YEN wheat yields top 115 bushels per acre in 2025 appeared first on Farmtario.| FarmtarioLatest in Production of Field Crops Ontario | Farmtario
Tips on how to limit yield loss this fall after a dry growing season. The post Handling grain with low moisture and high variability appeared first on Farmtario.| FarmtarioLatest in Production of Field Crops Ontario | Farmtario
Soil sampling can give growers a clearer picture on the true fertility needs of their fields. The post Proactive soil sampling brings fertility cost savings appeared first on Farmtario.| FarmtarioLatest in Production of Field Crops Ontario | Farmtario
Corteva said on Wednesday it would separate its seed and pesticide businesses into separate listed companies, as the agrichemicals firm seeks to sharpen its strategic focus. The post Corteva to split seeds, pesticide units into separate listed companies appeared first on Farmtario.| FarmtarioLatest in Production of Field Crops Ontario | Farmtario
A new alfalfa variety from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada addresses the crop’s preference for ideal conditions by expanding the pH range in which it can be effectively grown, while bringing yield benefits. The post New alfalfa varieties under development appeared first on Farmtario.| FarmtarioLatest in Production of Field Crops Ontario | Farmtario
Scientists at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada are developing new berry varieties for eastern Canadian growers to meet new climate challenges and consumer preferences.| Farmtario
GSI’s GrainVue bin monitoring system allows producers to monitor grain conditions inside the bin and automate any drying, cooling or aerating that is needed to keep grain in peak condition. The post GSI’s GrainVue allows for remote grain bin monitoring appeared first on Farmtario.| FarmtarioLatest in Farming Machinery & Technology | Farmtario
The Ontario Bean Growers and an anonymous donor have contributed a total of $2 million to a Weed Management Professorship at the University of Guelph.| Farmtario
Turnkey Genomics is a made-in-Ontario startup is helping Canadian farmers, seed companies, and agribusinesses gain access to cutting-edge genomics technologies once only reserved for the biggest global players. The post Start-up bringing next-generation DNA tools to Ontario farms appeared first on Farmtario.| FarmtarioFarmtario
Pest Management Regulatory Agency proposes banning “over-the-top” spraying of dicama on soybeans.| Farmtario
Bt-resistant populations of European corn borer pose a significant risk to Canadian crop producers. With multiple resistance uncovered, it’s possible Bt-based control technologies will cease to work for the problem […] Read more| Farmtario
Scouting is critical for mitigating impact on tar spot, as well as timely fungicide application.| Farmtario
Tar spot spread across Ontario in 2024, skipping past Toronto and it was also found in Quebec. The fungal disease can have a 20 to 80 bushel impact on corn yields.| Farmtario
Scientists at Agriculture and Agri-food Canada are analyzing soil fungi to uncover traits which could help protect crops from disease.| Farmtario
Retirements by herbicide, management and breeding researchers had caused concern for bean growers, but the Ontario Bean Growers says the positions are now filled or being filled by the University of Guelph.| Farmtario
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
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
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
