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OMAFRA: Crop conditions, April 20

The weather was unseasonably warm late in mid-April, but with a return to more typical temperatures, crop development is expected to slow and staging should become more normal for the time of year.

Cereal crops have estimated $68.8B impact on economy

A study conducted on behalf of Cereals Canada shows Canadian-grown cereals had an estimated total impact of $68.8 billion, including more than 370,000 Canadian jobs and $27 billion in wages.

Podcast: Corn season preparations and strip-till fertility trials

Ben Rosser, OMAFRA corn specialist, recaps the 2022 corn season, shares some things to watch for in the coming season, and discusses a corn strip-till fertility trial going on at the University of Guelph.

 
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Economic value of diversified cropping systems

Diversifying crop rotations is recommended for many reasons, including serious crop diseases and herbicide-tolerant weeds. However, highly profitable crops and short-term economics makes shorter rotations tempting. Researchers are working on a decision-making tool that will help producers consider the impact of crop rotations on disease pressure, yields and economic returns. » Read more...
 
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Weathering the weather

Oat growers can be challenged to achieve milling quality because of harvest delays and field variability that impact grain quality and test weight. Timely harvest is key, but the longer the crop has to stand in the fall, the greater the chance for lodging, shattering and deterioration of grain quality. When the going gets tough, which oat variety toughs it out? » Read more...
 
 
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