Soybeans are 75 per cent planted Tuesday, June 7, 2011 by BETTER FARMING STAFFFarmers who planted soybeans in the past week and those who are at it today, still have the potential of an average crop says OMAFRA soybean specialist Horst Bohner.“Every day matters now,” he says. “As you get into mid-June, the likelihood of an average crop starts to diminish.”In his weekly soybean report, Bohner says about 75 per cent of the provincial crop is planted, adding that “large acreage continues to be untouched in some regions.”Wet weather, of course, has kept farmers off the land this spring. “Clay soils, poorly drained fields and regions that received excess rainfall are 10 to 30 per cent seeded,” Bohner says in his report.A caution for those who have planted is that weeds are advancing faster than the crop in some areas, making weed control critical.“When making spray timing decisions focus on the stage of the weed, not the growth stage of the soybeans,’ Bohner says in his report. “It is not necessary to wait for the first trifoliate before spraying with most products. Glyphosate can be sprayed at any early growth stage to control weeds on glyphosate tolerant soybeans.” BF Policy makers want farm input Corn growers concerned about nitrogen loss
New MacDon FD2 Plus Draper Header Wednesday, October 15, 2025 Case IH continues to expand its innovative harvest equipment lineup with the launch of the MacDon FD2 Plus Draper Header, a new series designed to provide farmers with smoother, cleaner, and more efficient harvesting. Available in multiple widths — 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, and even 61... Read this article online
New Holland IntelliSense Tech Elevates Crop Efficiency Tuesday, October 14, 2025 The IntelliSense system features a forward-looking sensor mounted at the cab’s center line, allowing the sprayer to assess crop quality up to 50 feet ahead. It operates in two main modes: variable rate application and spot spraying. In variable rate mode, the system uses sunlight... Read this article online
Horror movies filmed in rural Ontario Tuesday, October 14, 2025 As picturesque as rural Ontario and its farm settings can be, the landscape can also create the perfect backdrop to send chills down a spine. With that at top of mind and in celebration of all things spooky and horror in October, here are some horror movies filmed around rural... Read this article online
Downtown Diner Delivers a Taste of Canadian Farming to Ottawa Monday, October 13, 2025 This week, the heart of Canada’s capital was filled with the sights, sounds, and flavors of Canadian agriculture as Sparks Street played host to the Downtown Diner, a pop-up event celebrating Canadian food and the farmers who make it possible. At the center of the conversation was... Read this article online
Precision Harvesting with HeadSight and TrueSight Monday, October 13, 2025 Modern harvesting relies heavily on precision and smart technology, and new systems for head height control and steering are making sure you are not leaving bushels in the field. These innovations ensure efficient crop collection, protect equipment, and reduce operator fatigue during... Read this article online