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Scouting late summer pests

In Ontario there are a few pests to be concerned about before crops are harvested. OMAFRA's field crop team breaks down how to look for and treat Western bean cutworm, bean leaf beetle, stink and tarnished plant bugs in their latest crop report.


Flax industry ready to build on crop’s potential

The Flax Council of Canada is back after a period of uncertainty and will operate under a revised structure where services to the flax industry will be provided through partnerships with like-minded operations.


Brazil judge suspends use of glyphosate

A Brazilian judge has suspended the use of products containing glyphosate. New products containing the chemical also cannot be registered until the government reevaluates their toxicology.
 
 
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Meridian SmoothWall Hopper Bins are Proudly Built in Cambridge, Ontario

Grain, Seed, Feed and Fertilizer– for all the high value products you store on your farm there’s a Meridian Smoothwall Hopper Bin that you can rely on. Meridian Hopper Bins come standard with a powder coat exterior and 5 year coatings warranty, and are available with an interior powder coating to offer versatile product storage. Meridian Hopper Bins are available with a large series of options such as fill tubes, level indicators, hand rails/ladder cages, & more!

To learn more about Meridian’s SmoothWall Hopper Bins, visit www.meridianmfg.com or call (855) 346-3712. » Learn More...
 
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Welcome to the world of Brevant™ seeds

Imagine this: a seed brand that has access to the latest innovations and technologies of one of the largest agribusinesses in the world. Brevant™ seeds offers just that. This summer, Corteva Agriscience™, Agriculture Division of DowDuPont, launched a new, premium retail seed brand into the market– and that seed brand is Brevant. » Read more
 
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Soybeans

Economic and biological implications of volunteer canola in soybean

Researchers have identified weaknesses in volunteer canola that can be exploited to manage this weed and have developed management strategies to help producers grow soybean crops in rotation effectively and profitably. » Learn more
 
Strip Till

Strip till in soybeans

Reducing the amount of tillage passes to prepare the seedbed can reduce input costs and save time, but questions arise regarding the impact on soil temperature, crop growth, maturity and yield. Patrick Walther at the University of Manitoba compared different tillage systems on corn stubble to see if strip till has a fit in Manitoba. » Learn more
 
COVER PHOTO CONTEST 
 
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Top Crop Manager’s 2018 Cover Photo Contest

Your photo could be featured on the cover of our December issue, our national edition that is distributed to farmers across Canada. Share what makes up your Top Crop - the challenges, successes and the ins and outs of your cropping season.

Show us your picturesque fields, the pesky insects you found this year, or your best photos from seeding and harvest. Photos will be accepted until October 24, 2018. » Submit your photos here
 
Events 
 

Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show

Sept. 11 – 13
Woodstock, Ont.
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