Ontario Agriculture

The network for agriculture in Ontario, Canada

New herbicides for use in winter wheat (looking for field sites)

My name is Peter smith and I work at the University in Guelph as a weed scientist.

I have just joined Farms.com (April 15, 2010) but I am not farming directly, instead I get to work with a variety of crops, lots of weed control options and quite a wide range of machinery on University research stations and, sometimes, on farms located around Southern Ontario.  I love it...

 

Amongst the few things that I do here, I run the herbicide resistance testing as well as trials in field crops.  This year I will be running some interesting experiments, two of which will be looking to get some chemistries registered for use in Giant Hogweed and Wild Chervil.  I get to play with cameras too as part of my job.

 

At this time I am actively looking for a field experimental site in winter wheat with a fairly uniform population of large common dandelion and/or chickweed (either common or mouse eared).  The area I need is roughly 50m x 50m.  I can arrange for compensation as well.

 

I am based in Guelph and would consider some travel to an appropriate site.

 

If you think you could help, please contact me as soon as possible.  Email is likely best.

 

Thanks very much for at least considering this request.

 

Bye for now,

Peter

 

psmith@uoguelph.ca

 

 

Views: 78

Reply to This

Replies to This Discussion

Thanks Peter.

We will see if we can find some cooperators for you.

Have a safe spring.

Joe Dales
Farms.com

Reply to Discussion

RSS

Agriculture Headlines from Farms.com Canada East News - click on title for full story

Ontario Agri-Food Discovery Centre designs revealed

The facility features a living roof, and will be constructed with Canadian timber

PMRA changes name

PMRA changes name

Ag Canada announces investment in low-carbon agrichemicals

Ag Canada announces investment in low-carbon agrichemicals

Agri Spray Drones Expands into Canada Market

Agri Spray Drones expands into Canada, offering advanced drone spraying solutions to improve farm efficiency, reduce labor needs, and support sustainable agriculture practices.

Think buying Canadian farm equipment is not possible? Meet URSA Ag!

URSA Ag offers affordable, reliable 150–260 HP tractors featuring simple mechanical designs and proven Cummins engines to provide farmers with a cost-effective, maintainable alternative.

© 2026   Created by Darren Marsland.   Powered by

Badges  |  Report an Issue  |  Terms of Service