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I guess nightshade doesn't get frost bite
The sight of nightshade's purplish/black berries in a "food grade" soybean crop is every producer's worst nightmare. They stain the seed and dramatically reduce the value of the crop. In theory, you would kill uncontrolled nightshade prior to harvest with either a herbicide (i.e. Reglone, glyphosate) or mother nature (i.e. a frost), the berries would drop to the ground, never go through the combine and the seed would be left unstained. Unfortunately this is a theory, and reality shows us… Continue
Added by Mike Cowbrough on October 20, 2009 at 2:09pm — 3 Comments
Field Bindweed Control in the Fall
Field bindweed is an aggressive perennial weed that reduces crop yield and slows harvesting speed especially in soybeans and cereals. Eradication is impossible, but minimizing its impact in field crops is possible with a management strategy that includes a fall application of glyphosate at 1.5 L/ac (360 g/L concentration).
The photo below was taken in late May of 2004 and compares field bindweed populations in the… Continue
The photo below was taken in late May of 2004 and compares field bindweed populations in the… Continue
Added by Mike Cowbrough on October 1, 2009 at 5:20pm — 3 Comments
Agriculture Headlines from Farms.com Canada East News - click on title for full story
Corn Futures Prices Rise On Demand & Outlook.
Monday's Closing Grain and Livestock Futures Prices And NewsCropLine Podcast - June 14, 2013
Field crop specialists respond to current questions that grain and oilseed producers ask on crop management tips, herbicide recommendations and pest alerts.Pulmotil® AC for respiratory disease control in swine now available in Canada
Aqueous concentrate formula makes control fast and effectiveOntario government needs to pick up the pace to sustain the horse racing industry
The provincial government is going in circles when it comes to the Ontario horse racing industry. Since the announcement cancelling the Slots at Racetrack program in March 2012, we’ve seen numerous reports from the Horse Racing Industry Transition Panel, a group of former Ontario cabinet ministers tasked with working with the horse racing industry and consulting on the sector’s transition. And now we can expect another report this month. But our industry needs less talk and more action.AALP Class application extended to June 30
Prospective participants still have time to apply to Class 15 of the Advanced Agricultural Leadership Program (AALP). Those interested must submit an application to the Rural Ontario Institute office by June 30 to be considered for this 19-month executive leadership program.© 2013 Created by Darren Marsland.
