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NEW! 2026 Winter Triticale Projects
Winter triticale production in Ontario has increased rapidly. Farmers include winter triticale in their crop rotation for many reasons: The recent boom in popularity can be somewhat attributed to research and extension work done by Tom Kilcer, previously out of Cornell University in New York State. However, Ontario has a shorter growing season than New York,…
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Crop Report for Week of September 7, 2026Â
Cover crop integration after corn and soybeans Establishing cover crops after corn and soybeans offers a unique opportunity for soil improvement. For the many Ontario acres that don’t receive the benefits of a third crop in rotation, it is one way to help maintain soil productivity. Winter cereals, such as winter cereal rye, are the…
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Field Crop News for Week of August 31, 2026
Pre-Harvest Herbicide Timing in Soybeans Co-authored by Mike Cowbrough and Horst Bohner Pre-harvest herbicides can improve harvest efficiency when weeds interfere with combining. They help dry down green weeds and plant material, making harvest smoother and more predictable. They can also improve field conditions for fall operations such as no-till winter wheat planting. What pre-harvest…
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