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Results of 2021 Ontario CRW trap network now available

OMAFRA’s Tracey Baute has posted the Ontario trap site results of the 2021 Adult Corn Rootworm (CRW) Trap Monitoring Network. Trap supplies will be made available again for the 2022 season.


AAFC opens discussion on reducing fertilizer GHG emissions

AAFC has launched a new round of consultations on how to help Canada achieve its national target to reduce absolute GHG emissions associated with fertilizer by 30 per cent below 2020 levels by 2030.


Canada funds expansion of organic market opportunities

The funding of up to $770,000 for the Canada Organic Trade Association will support market development for organic products, creating domestic and international export opportunities and promoting Canadian organic products.
 
 
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Bayer Climate FieldView

Harness the power of FieldView Seed Scripts to optimize your seed inputs

The secret to seeding success is to work smarter, not harder. This month we are showcasing the value of variable rate (VR) seed scripting through the Climate FieldView™ platform.

FieldView Seed Scripts is an easy-to-use tool that addresses field variability to make sure your planting approach is optimized for the best results FieldView uses your historical yield data and satellite imagery to provide automated VR prescriptions on nearly any seed brand in the industry, tailored to your unique yield or profitability goals. Read more about how FieldView can help give your seed the best opportunity for success this season.
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Cereal seed treatments

Cereal seed treatments: The nano generation

Next-generation seed treatment technology that acts at a nano scale – the scale of genetic material in cells – is in the making at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada in Lethbridge, Alta. This research, led by scientist John Laurie, is currently developing the technology to target smuts and bunts in cereals, which could reduce the need for broad-spectrum fungicidal seed treatments. » Learn more...
 
New lentil desiccant

Investigating a new lentil desiccant

Desiccation is an important management tool for lentil growers, but some desiccants are under scrutiny by consumers and lentil buyers. As a result, researchers at the University of Saskatchewan are looking for alternatives. Neither glyphosate nor glufosinate are recommended for preharvest use in lentil – despite being registered – because some importing countries have lower MRLs. » Learn more...
 
 
Inputs: The Podcast 
 

Corn season kickoff with Ben Rosser

Spring is quickly approaching and corn growers in Ontario are growing eager to start planting. But before you begin, consider all the factors that go into your spring seeding plan and ensure you're setting your corn crop up for success from the get-go. In this episode of Inputs, Ben Rosser, corn specialist with the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, shares advice to help kick off your corn season, from planting dates and soil moisture to navigating a spring frost. » Listen now...
 
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