Field observations
Summer 2023
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September 21, 2023 This week, there is some good and bad news. The good is that soybean harvest has begun or is not that far around the corner (be sure that combines, planters, and winter…
Author: Marty Vermey
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Field observations
SPRING 2023
- June 15, 2023 The rain gauge was arguably the least used piece of equipment on the farm this spring. That is until the start of this week when a very welcomed (gentle) rain was received… -
Field observations
FALL 2022
- November 17, 2022 Many regions in Ontario have received their first snowfall as winter creeps closer, which has hampered any remaining corn and soybean harvest. However, spectacular fall weather has allowed many acres to be… -
Field observations
SUMMER 2022
- September 20, 2022 A busy week is ahead for soybean harvesting, as weather allows across the province. Winter wheat planting will follow. Roughly 5 to 10 per cent of the soybean harvest has been completed… -
Field observations
SPRING 2022
- June 16, 2022 Heat and adequate soil moisture has fueled the growth and development of all crops this week. Some areas are seeing variable field conditions depending on how much rain has recently been received.… -
Field observations
Fall 2021
- November 19, 2021 Snow, ice pellets and rain were experienced across the province early in the week, with some regions receiving 15 plus centimeters of the white stuff, putting harvest on hold again. However, last… -
Protect your wheat quality
WHEAT HARVEST UPDATE
- COMBINES ARE HEADING back into wheat fields after sitting idle for two weeks in some parts of Ontario. Wet weather prevented harvest and its now creating quality concerns in some fields. Farmers will need to… -
Is DON a concern?
CORN CROP UPDATE
- CORN IS APPROACHING the pollination stage across the province. At this stage, we are reminded that the first infection of gibberella ear rot can occur if the viable silks are exposed to the right conditions.… -
Field observations
SUMMER 2021
- September 17, 2021 Corn and soybean maturity is moving along much earlier than the last number of years. Soybean and even some corn harvest has begun with early maturity varieties and hybrids. Earlier maturity allows… -
Field observations
SPRING 2021
- June 18, 2021 Select areas of Ontario have received spotty rains this past week which has caused some farmers to breathe a small sigh of relief, while other areas are still in need of a…