A weekly report prepared by the staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA). If you require further information, regarding this report, call the Elora Resource Centre at 519-846-0941. Office hours: 8:30am to 4:30pm. For technical information, call the Agricultural Information Contact Centre at 1-877-424-1300 or visit the OMAFRA website: www.ontario.ca/omafra.
PROBLEM WEED GUIDE FOR ONTARIO CROPS
Volume 1 of the inaugural “Problem Weed Guide for Ontario Crops” includes management strategies for 19 species in corn, soybean and cereal crops that is cited from work conducted by the University of Guelph Department of Plant Agriculture as well as other peer reviewed studies.
This 176-page guide features over 175 images and 50 tables that help illustrate the effectiveness of different management options.
In addition to herbicide options, the influence of cultural and mechanical control are also presented.
This guide is available for free in the following formats:
– print – call 1-877-424-1300 to order a copy;
– epub version – see website: http://fieldcropNews.com/2017/03/problem-weed-guide/; and
– pdf version – see website: http://fieldcropNews.com/2017/03/problem-weed-guide/.
Written by Mike Cowbrough, weed management specialist – field crops, OMAFRA.
COMING EVENTS
April 3 – Mount Forest, Day 1 – Growing Your Farm Profits (GYFP): Planning for Business Success. Visit ontariosoilcrop.org or call 519-955-3139 for location of workshop or more information.
April 10 – Mount Forest, Day 2 – Growing Your Farm Profits (GYFP): Planning for Business Success. Visit ontariosoilcrop.org or call 519-955-3139 for location of workshop or more information.
April 12 – Mount Forest, Day 1 – Canada-Ontario Environmental Farm Plan (EFP) workshops and webinars for Growing Forward 2 (GF2). Visit ontariosoilcrop.org or call 519-955-3139 for location of workshop or more information.
April 19 – Mount Forest, Day 2 – Canada-Ontario Environmental Farm Plan (EFP) workshops and webinars for Growing Forward 2 (GF2). Visit ontariosoilcrop.org or call 519-955-3139 for location of workshop or more information.
