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Breaking the genetic law

April 2013 - AN UNUSUAL DISCOVERY ABOUT SOYBEAN ROOT ROT soybean root rot is known as one of the most destructive diseases facing Ontario growers. Despite decades of research projects focused on studying the disease, the root rot…
Why herbicides fail

April 2013 - THE IMPORTANCE OF A WEED MANAGEMENT STRATEGY As glyphosate-resistant weeds become an issue in Ontario, farmers are trying to incorporate more herbicide modes of action into their weed control programs. Unfortunately, some of them are…
GFO Newsletter for April 2013

April 2013 - GET THE LATEST NEWS FROM GRAIN FARMERS OF ONTARIO On the road in March The March Classic wasn’t the only event that kept Grain Farmers of Ontario staff and directors busy during the month of…
In the news

April 2013 - NEWS BITES THAT MATTER BASF registers new herbicide for glyphosate-tolerant soybeans Growers looking to maximize yields in their glyphosate-tolerant soybeans now have a new herbicide in their arsenal. BASF Canada has announced that the Pest…
Working together to protect bees

April 2013 - BMPS FOR THIS PLANTING SEASON as the 2013 corn planting season approaches, CropLife Canada is encouraging the entire agricultural community to work together to ensure farmers are able to successfully plant a good crop, while…
The evolution of tiling technology

April 2013 - HOW AMERICAN FARMERS ARE ADDRESSING N RUNOFF Nearly 200 years after US farmers began installing subsurface drainage, tiling practices are evolving to help address new agronomic issues such as nitrate loss from runoff. Tiling is…
Nutrients and micronutrients

April 2013 - THE 4 R’S many of you have heard of the concept of the 4 R’s of nutrient stewardship. The R’s represent the right fertilizer source at the right rate, at the right time and in…
Research roundup

April 2013 - FIND OUT WHAT’S NEW IN THE WORLD OF RESEARCH Utilizing Bayfield’s genes to boost yields Maggie Robertson OAC Bayfield has proven to be one of Ontario’s most successful soybean cultivars. Now, University of Guelph Professor…
Machine maintenance

April 2013 - TIPS FROM THE EXPERTS Farmers need to make the most of all the good weather days they get in the spring; and an untimely breakdown of a tractor, planter or seed drill could affect your…
Spray nozzle technology

April 2013 - CHOOSING THE RIGHT ONE FOR THE JOB Spray nozzle technology has come a long way. In the early days you had just two choices, flat fan nozzles or cone nozzles. Today, there is no shortage…