If immediate harvesting is not an option, spraying is recommended weevil control Monday, May 27, 2013 by BETTER FARMING STAFF If early harvest isn’t an option, dairy farmers faced with a weevil infestations may be forced to spray. Harvesting dairy haylage, however, is considered to be the best approach to managing weevil infestations. Spraying is an alternative if scouting shows your crop is above threshold levels and harvest is seven to 10 days away. However, OMAFRA forage specialist Joel Bagg says spraying also kills beneficial insects such as wasps that provide natural weevil control. In a recent posting to www.fieldcropnews.com, Bagg wrote that “if there is 40 per cent tip feeding and two or three active weevil per stem, and there is more than seven to 10 days to preferred harvest date, consider spraying.” In Bagg’s May 23 forage report in fieldcropnews, he writes that alfalfa weevil larvae are being reported in increasing numbers in the southwest, adding that in some crops where weevil larvae are above threshold level and that spraying is already being done. Bagg says dairy farmers in the southwest are expected to be harvesting in full swing this week. They harvests first-cut alfalfa haylage when tests show fibre and energy are at optimim levels. BF Eastern Ontario dairy farmers make award shortlist Huron County farmers take wind fight to tribunal
Sunflower farming in Ontario Tuesday, August 19, 2025 While Manitoba dominates sunflower production in Canada—accounting for about 90 percent of the national output (https://oggardenonline.com/where-in-canada-are-sunflowers-grown.html)—Ontario is home to a growing number of sunflower farms. These farms are often smaller in scale and... Read this article online
2025 Livestock Tax Deferral Regions Announced Tuesday, August 19, 2025 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) has published the initial list of prescribed regions eligible for the 2025 Livestock Tax Deferral provision, a key support measure for Canadian livestock producers grappling with the impacts of extreme weather. “As we continue to see the very... Read this article online
Winter wheat in Ontario: A resilient crop for a sustainable future Tuesday, August 19, 2025 Winter wheat has long been a staple in Ontario’s agricultural landscape, offering both economic and environmental benefits to farmers across the province. Grown primarily in southwestern Ontario, this crop plays a vital role in crop rotation systems, soil health, and food... Read this article online
Better Soil Health Improves Rain Absorption Monday, August 18, 2025 The OMAFA Fieldcropnews.com team recently held demonstrations regarding how soil management can greatly affect the amount of rainfall absorbed into the soil for crop use. This is especially important for corn, soybean, and wheat growers facing dry spells or intense summer storms. In early... Read this article online
Farm ponds and the trouble with algae Monday, August 18, 2025 Farm ponds are more than just tranquil features on rural landscapes—they’re essential tools for water management, livestock care, irrigation, and biodiversity—especially in North America. They are also considered to be a key agricultural asset outside North America, especially in... Read this article online