August 2025 - An unexpected pest made its way from the southern U.S., moving as far north as the Great Lakes region in 2024. Corn leafhopper, Dalbulus maidis, is native to Mexico and has been infesting corn from…

June 2025 - What is a falling number? Falling number is a standardized testing method for determining the amount of sprout damage in wheat. Wheat is ground and mixed with water in a test tube to create a…

April 2025 - Grain Farmers of Ontario provided partial support for an Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness-led project which tested 57 fields for herbicide-resistant weeds. Significant 2024 findings: Pigweed: six field populations resistant to Group 14…

March 2025 - Tar spot is a fungal disease caused by Phyllachora maydis and is becoming a significant economic concern in Ontario. Left unchecked, the disease causes rapid, premature leaf senescence. This reduces photosynthetic capacity and, ultimately, yield.…

February 2025 - WHAT IS A CIRCULAR ECONOMY? “Circular economy” has become a popular phrase when referring to sustainable practices. In a circular economy, nothing is waste. “The circular economy retains and recovers as much value as possible…

December 2024 - It’s the end of another season. The idea of “report cards” may not exactly evoke excitement, but think about a nitrogen (N) rate report card as a good one – one that might deliver confidence…