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Regional Sessions on the New NNI-Treated Corn and Soybean Seed Requirements

Posted on Author Jillian CraigPosted in UncategorizedLeave a Reply

As of July 1, 2015 there are new regulatory requirements for Ontario corn and soybean growers to buy and use neonicotinoid treated corn and/or soybean seed. Attend a regional information session to learn about the new requirements. Regional Information Sessions: In Person (English sessions) Guelph: Monday, August 24, 2015 – 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. St. Thomas: Wednesday, August 26, 2015 – 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Ridgetown: Thursday, August 27, 2015 – 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Cornwall: Monday, August 31, 2015 – 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Uxbridge: Tuesday, September 1, 2015 – 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. In Person (French session) Cornwall: Monday, August 31, 2015 – 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Teleconference/Webinar (English session) Monday, August…

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Feeding Corn Silage to Sheep

Posted on Author ONswinePosted in Health & NutritionLeave a Reply

Corn silage is quickly becoming an economical and viable feedstuff for sheep as grain prices continue to rise and sheep flocks are becoming larger and more mechanized. Corn silage is unique due to rapid harvesting ability, low-cost storage and high yields of forage per hectare. It is a high-energy feed with a grain content of 40% or more. OMAFRA’s new factsheet Feeding Corn Silage to Sheep explains how with proper equipment, management and ration formulation, corn silage can be effectively fed to both the ewe flock and market lambs.

Frost Damaged Corn and Post-Emergent Herbicide Applications

Posted on Author Delma KennedyPosted in ForageLeave a Reply

This article was originally posted on Field Crop News. Written by Mike Cowbrough. With three consecutive days of morning frost in many parts of the province, the two most common questions are 1) Will the corn be alright? and 2) When can I start to apply herbicides? Question 1 is answered nicely by Greg Stewart in this story (the abbreviated version is that things will be fine but if you are nervous person like me its best to go away for a week before you look at the field again).  But when is it alright to go in and make herbicide applications in corn after a frost event? My personal view is that it’s best to see some new growth on the…

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