Field Observations
SPRING 2025
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April 17, 2025 This is the first field observation of the year after what seemed like a never-ending winter. At the start of April, we have certainly seen some swings in weather, from six inches…
Agronomy
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Investments in biological inputs grow
More analysis needed
- Interest in biological inputs for crop production is increasing across the agriculture industry—although the benefits they afford are not always clear. Concerns about less-than-effective snake-oil solutions also spur apprehension. Nevertheless, the general drive for more… -
Practical tips for spray application
INDUSTRY EXPERTS WEIGH IN
- Every year, Ontario grain farmers learn a bit more about herbicides and tweak their practices to boost yields and save costs. There are many moving parts in getting it all right, and among the toughest… -
The word on clubroot in canola: worrisome
CONSIDER ITS IMPACT IF CANOLA IS IN YOUR ROTATION
- Mention “clubroot” to a canola grower in northeastern Ontario, and the reaction is likely to be anything but positive. The disease has been the largest threat to canola production in that region since swede midge…
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Looking back…
FIFTEEN YEARS OF AGRONOMY ADVANCES
- For more than 15 years, Grain Farmers of Ontario has been leading the way, addressing some of the most pressing agronomic issues facing Ontario’s farmers. By collaborating with industry partners, researchers, and farmers, Grain Farmers… -
How water moves in soil
CONSIDERATIONS FOR BETTER DRAINAGE
- From low spots to damaged tile, nearly everyone has some sort of drainage dilemma. But do you know how your drainage system actually works? Knowing how water moves and how different conditions enable or hinder… -
Nutrient stratification in no-till
WHAT’S THE REALITY?
- Nutrient stratification can occur when farmers repeatedly apply fertilizer to the soil surface in a no-till system without doing any tillage. This happens for two reasons, says Dr. John Lauzon, an associate professor at the… -
Field observations year in review
GRAIN FARMERS OF ONTARIO’S AGRONOMIST LOOKS BACK
- AS ANOTHER YEAR COMES TO A CLOSE, IT IS BENEFICIAL TO LOOK BACK and see how the year progressed and what trials and triumphs there were across the province. The number of pictures I currently… -
Weeds, pests, and disease
OMAFA EXTENSION SPECIALISTS WEIGH IN ON THE 2024 SEASON
- A MILD WINTER, WET SPRING, SURPRISE PESTS AND SOME USUAL SUSPECTS: 2024 was a typically atypical year in many respects. Here, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness (OMAFA) extension specialists share what stuck out… -
LENS technology
NEW NUTRIENT TESTING SYSTEM CONTINUES EVOLVING
- “WOULDN’T IT BE GREAT IF …?” That’s likely been the spark behind conversations leading to the creation of new technologies, from systems that plant seed with greater precision to designs that enhance grain handling and…