What do I need to consider before adding winter canola to my crop rotation?

Agronomic news
April 18, 2025

Source: OMAFRA Field Crop News

Winter canola has proven to be a profitable field crop that provides diversity to crop rotations in Ontario. If you are considering winter canola, this planning checklist will increase the probability of growing a successful crop. Check out the checklist in this Field Crop News article.

What is the best way to minimize soil compaction?

April 18, 2025

Soil compaction negatively affects crop health and grain yield. There are many factors that contribute to soil compaction, but what are the biggest contributors and how can their impact be reduced? Find out from this Field...

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Can soybean yield loss associated with wide rows be “won back” with intensive management?

April 18, 2025

Some growers prefer 30” rows because of reduced seed costs and reduced white mould pressure. But it’s known that wide rows yield less, especially in northern climates. A number of research trials were conducted in 2022 and...

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Should I use a plant growth regulator in my winter wheat?

April 18, 2025

Plant growth regulators (PGRs) are applied to winter wheat to reduce plant height and increase stem thickness. Reducing the risk of lodging or delaying the onset and amount of lodging that occurs makes it easier to manage ...

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Corn School: Setting the planter for uniform emergence

April 04, 2025

On this episode of the RealAgriculture Corn School, Huron Tractor technician Turner Sanford notes that failing to set up the planter properly can steal yield in several areas. Find out more on setting the planter properly ...

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The Agronomists: Early season pest problems with Tracey Baute & Tyler Wist

April 04, 2025

On this episode of The Agronomists, host Lyndsey Smith is joined by Tracey Baute with Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness, and Tyler Wist with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada to discuss early season ins...

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Winter canola has proven to be a profitable field crop that provides diversity to crop rotations in Ontario. If you are considering winter canola, this planning checklist will increase the probability of growing a successful crop. Check out the checklist in this Field Crop News article.

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