Field Observations FALL 2023 September 2023 - September 28, 2023 The soybean harvest has begun! Corn is moving towards black layer, with some corn with a milk line at 75 per cent. It is still a great time to scout the corn…
Field observations Summer 2023 June 2023 - 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…
Field observations SPRING 2023 April 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 September 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 June 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 April 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 September 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…
Field observations SUMMER 2021 June 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 April 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…
Field observations PREPARING FOR SPRING 2021 March 2021 - April 30, 2021 Cold, wet and in some cases snowy weather has stopped spring field work and planting by mid week. Damage inspection from the below zero temperatures experienced midweek had farmers and agronomists checking…