Mid-November seems a little late to be spraying in southern Ontario, but the warm temperatures have made for some great opportunities and fall weed control simply works, says Peter “Wheat Pete” Johnson in this latest episode of Wheat Pete’s Word. Fall weed control is especially worth it on perennial sow thistle, Canada thistle and on… Read More
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Dandelion control in soybeans was a significant issue across Ontario in 2024 — large dandelions set roots in many fields and killing the weed was a troublesome chore for growers and agronomists. Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness weed management specialist Mike Cowbrough says he hates to sound like a broken record but best… Read More
Corn growers in eastern Canada will have a new residual herbicide option for the 2025 growing season. Surtain herbicide from BASF Canada uses new solid-encapsulated herbicide technology to deliver residual endurance in the field, the company says, and provides broad-spectrum control of key broadleaf and grassy weeds, including resistant biotypes. In this report, BASF technical… Read More
Much has transpired in the weed control world over the past 40 years and Brian Woolley has seen it all. With farming roots in Port Dover, Ont., the Syngenta Canada territory sales representative is getting ready to close the book on a 40-year career in weed control. In this interview with RealAgriculture’s Bernard Tobin, Woolley… Read More
A week of unseasonably hot, dry weather has crops roaring to the finish line, which has those same crops exhibiting some interesting symptoms. On this week’s episode of Wheat Pete’s Word, host Peter Johnson explains what the heck is happening to corn plants, why the combine needs to move quickly into the beans, and why… Read More
Fall time is the right time to kill weeds, say two out of two agronomists in this fast-paced episode of The Agronomists. Listen/watch as Rob Miller, BASF, and Tammy Jones, Corteva, go tete-a-tete over the how, when, and why of fall weed control, including what to do when there’s a frost, why too much in… Read More
Soybean growers in Ontario are now seeing the impact of difficult spring planting conditions and a roller coaster growing season as they survey variability in crop maturity that’s visible across farms and fields. On this episode of RealAgriculture Soybean School, BASF Canada agronomist Rob Miller offers tips on how to time harvest aid herbicide treatments… Read More
New herbicide tolerant technology such as Enlist and Xtend soybean systems have helped solve significant management challenges, especially when it comes to tackling glyphosate resistant Canada fleabane and waterhemp. But Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness weed specialist Mike Cowbrough says farmers need to be vigilant when scouting their crops because “nature abhors a… Read More
Spring seeded cereals are on a real decline in Ontario, but the use of cover crops after wheat harvest is definitely on an upward trend. Why does that matter? Well, summer or fall seeded covers can help anchor soil, hold and cycle nutrients, and out-compete weeds. But, as Peter “Wheat Pete” Johnson explains in this… Read More
After a mild winter, many growers and agronomists had to tackle some very large dandelions during the 2024 growing season. On this episode of the RealAgriculture Corn School, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Farming and Agribusiness weed management specialist Mike Cowbrough shares best practices to control the pesky perennial broadleaf weed. “First of all, it’s always… Read More