March 2026 - Besides providing N benefits, researchers also found that harvesting a cover crop for forage only slightly reduces corn yield the next year. Ontario corn producers interested in cover crops’ nitrogen benefits can take heart: Research…

March 2026 - New Ontario trials are refining fertilizer rates, maturity group selection and sulphur use—highlighting where small management shifts can protect yield and improve returns. From optimizing fertilizers to cropping practices, there are many long-held standards for…

March 2026 - Livestock-dense counties, including Huron, Perth, Middlesex, and Oxford, are among those dealing with the heaviest corn rootworm infestation. Dr. Jocelyn Smith has a favourite insect, and it’s one Ontario corn growers love to hate. As…