A dry year, plus late season rains, have made a mess of our bean fields. The warm August rains helped with late germinating weeds in soybean fields that now need a pre-harvest burndown. This will provide a more efficient harvest by making combining easier, less seed losses and better-quality beans.
A large group of producers attended the Wanstead Farmers Co-operative "MiField Technology Day" at the Alvinston branch September 20. Presentations were made by Dale Cowan, C&M Seeds, NK Seed, PRIDE Seed and Floyd Howard.
Wanstead Farmers Co-operative is looking for a seasonal general labourer to join our team at the Wanstead branch location. As part of the yard team with Wanstead Farmers Co-operative, you will assist in delivering agriculture products and services to farm producers in our region.
Some rain in the Delta and the Ohio Valley may bring some flooding and harvest delays. Northern Plains rain may also bring harvest delays. Dry elsewhere. » More DTN Weather Commentary
Ridgetown Offering Integrated Pest Management Course For Corn, Soybean Growers
The University of Guelph’s Ridgetown Campus offers on-line Integrated Pest Management Courses for corn and soybeans.
These courses are among the requirements farmers need to buy and use neonic-treated corn or soybean seeds under the new provincial government regulations.
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