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Soil fertility planning for fall

Producers who haven’t had a soil test in the last three years could be over-applying, under-applying or unnecessarily applying nutrients. OMAFRA staff answer common soil questions and cover the basics of soil sampling and soil test interpretation.


Call for submissions for Pest Management Research Report

The Pest Management Centre is inviting submissions for its 2018 Pest Management Research Report from government, university, industry research and advisory personnel working on integrated pest management.


New yield correlated soil health test available

The research agronomy team from A&L Canada Laboratories launched VitTellus Soil Health, a yield-correlated soil health test. The test and recommendation package aims to help farmers and crop consultants make more informed decisions on the application of nutrients and soil management.
 
COVER PHOTO CONTEST 
 
Photo Contest

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, and you could be featured on the cover and win an Apeman 4K Action Camera from Meridian Manufacturing. Photos will be accepted until October 24, 2018. Submit your photos here
 
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Global state of herbicide resistance

Weeds are evolving and resistance is a natural evolutionary process. However, growers can extend the life of weed control tools for a very long time by using the right methods. Mark Peterson, chair of the Global Herbicide Resistance Action Committee, recounts the global state of herbicide resistance and how to manage resistance. » Learn more
 

Rock ‘n’ rolling soybeans

Horst Bohner, OMAFRA soybean specialist, explains that soybeans seem to actually perform better if somewhat stressed. But you need to apply just the right amount of stress at just the right growth stage, otherwise, yields could suffer. How does the timing of land rolling affects soybean yields, and when is the best time to roll? » Learn more
 
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Women in Ag

EIMA International

Nov. 7-11
Bologna, Italy
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