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FARMING FINANCE

OMAFRA: Determining if (and when) to spray dry beans for WBC

To assist in determining whether or not to spray dry bean crops for western bean cutworm and when), two OMAFRA specialists provide the short, mid-length and long answer to that question.


Weed science students put their skills to the test at annual competition

Hosted at Syngenta Canada’s Honeywood Research Facility, the event tested students in weed identification, sprayer calibration, herbicide symptom identification and in-field problem solving.


Canada and Ontario invest in building provincial labour force

Selected projects will aim to help the sector attract, support and retain the workers it needs to continue producing safe and high-quality Ontario-made food, strengthen the local supply chain and improve food security.
 
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Western bean cutworm

Western bean cutworm can overwinter in Quebec

Two decades ago, western bean cutworm wasn’t even on producers’ radar in Quebec and Ontario. Since its discovery in 2008-09, it’s become a closely monitored pest of corn and dry bean in both provinces. Every summer, moths travel to Eastern Canada from the U.S. Great Plains region. But western bean cutworms aren’t just travelers: the pest’s overwintering ability was recently confirmed in Quebec. » Learn more...
 
Herbicide carryover considerations for 2022

Herbicide carryover considerations for 2022

The drought conditions of 2021 on the Prairies have created concerns about herbicide carryover for the 2022 season. Clark Brenzil, provincial weed control specialist with Saskatchewan Agriculture, discussed the potential for herbicide carryover at the Top Crop Summit, noting the importance of moisture and time in the breakdown of herbicides in soil. » Learn more...
 
EVENTS 
 

Expo-Champs

Aug. 30-Sept. 1
Saint-Liboire, Que.
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Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show

Sept. 13-15
Woodstock, Ont.
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