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September 17, 2019 |
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Ontario is receiving an injection of $240,000 in cost-share funding to enhance soil protection. The Grain Farmers of Ontario will receive $60,000 for their cover crop project looking at reducing phosphorus entering waterways.
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Amid the ongoing canola trade dispute with China, the Canola Council of Canada threw their support behind the Canadian government’s formal request for consultations with China under the World Trade Organization agreement.
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An Ontario company received approval for its biocontrol product which is applied to crops through bees. The announcement marks the first time the Environmental Protection Agency approved the application of a plant protection product by bees.
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Accelerated cropping systems involve planting twice but getting three crops in two years. The hope is that these systems will provide a greater overall yield, translating into higher revenue for growers. Researchers also hope to see spillover benefits such as reducing weed populations, improving beneficial organisms and boosting soil health.
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It’s not unusual for growers to find themselves in a situation where the weather isn’t cooperating and they’ve missed the window to follow herbicide label recommendations. Ontario weed management specialist Mike Cowbrough is evaluating the risks associated with late burndown herbicide applications in soybeans to identify if some crop injury is worth good weed control.
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| INPUTS – THE PODCAST BY TOP CROP MANAGER | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Ontario saw poor winter wheat survival in 2019, in part because of wet weather in the fall and spring. To avoid a repeat season, growers are exploring how to ensure their crop gets off to a good start. In this episode, Joanna Follings discusses some of the risks of planting early, ideal seeding rate and depth, along with some input considerations for a good winter wheat crop.
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