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Corn Ear Moulds - Identification

Gibberella Ear Rot

 

  • The most common and important ear mould in Ontario is Gibberella zeae which is the sexual reproductive stage of Fusarium graminearium
  • Infection often begins at the ear tip and moves down towards the ear base.
  • Although the fungus can produce a white-coloured mould which makes it difficult to tell apart from Fusarium Kernel Rot, the two can be distinguished easily when Gibberella produces its characteristic red or…
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Added by AgOntario on November 9, 2011 at 10:39am — No Comments

Changing Face of Dairy Farming Rawdon View Farms, Ontario



David and Colin Lake farm at Rawdon View Farms. They are one of the few dairy farms left in the area. They are looking to the future not only to make their dairy operation as efficient as possible but also to see how they should adapt their business to changing times.



Great video on Dairy Farm found on Hastings Local Food Blog… Continue

Added by AgOntario on May 12, 2010 at 2:06am — No Comments

The price to plant 13,000 trees can be less than planting 300 - if you do it the right way

How Trees Ontario helped Alexandria, Ontario couple create dream wooded retirement property on marginal land

TORONTO, March 2 /CNW/ - After more than 30 years working in a steel mill, Daniel Beaudoin dreamt of retiring and living near a beautiful forest.

Daniel began to search for his ideal retirement property. What he found - actually, what he didn't find - surprised him. What seemed like a fairly easy task in rural Ontario proved to be extremely…

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Added by AgOntario on March 3, 2010 at 2:30am — No Comments

Farming Manure for Megawatts

By Heather Travis

Westerr News

Thursday, January 7, 2010



In a few years, a herd of Holstein cows might be powering the village of Ilderton. This is not so far-fetched, as a locally owned farm has begun turning manure into an energy resource with the help of university researchers.

In 2006, the urban sprawl of London, Ont. forced the Stanton… Continue

Added by AgOntario on January 8, 2010 at 6:00am — No Comments

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

BASF Has Introduced a New Era of Soybean Trait Technology with Nemapshere

New soybean technology offers pest protection and improved weed control, helping farmers increase yields and manage soybean cyst nematode challenges with advanced traits and modern farming solutions.

New John Deere resource available online

DeereManual.com has multiple user manuals to browse

Kubota Partners with Social Media Favorite SB Mowing to Expand his Community Impact

Kubota Tractor Corporation has partnered with SB Mowing to provide advanced equipment and support large-scale property transformations, while expanding a fast-growing community-focused initiative that is reshaping the lawn care industry.

Could Canada Become a Key Supplier of Raw Materials and Value-Added Phosphate Products?

Historic Quebec milestone signals stronger domestic fertilizer amid global phosphate demand surge

90 percent of agri-businesses are concerned about the future of Canadian agriculture

Strait of Hormuz Disruptions Drive Up Costs for Canadian Agri-Businesses and drive down confidence in ag sector.

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