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Don't freeze that pre-sidedress nitrate soil test!

The updated recommendation advises that soil samples should not be frozen after collection. Instead, producers and agronomists should keep soil samples cool and ship them to the laboratory as soon as possible after collection. The decision is grounded in recent peer-reviewed research demonstrating that freezing soil samples can significantly alter nitrate test results. Specifically, freezing and subsequent thawing of samples increased measured nitrate concentrations compared to samples that were not frozen.

Agriculture

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1 week ago

Career pivots, trusting your gut, and working with family | How Could I Know? Ep 5

Career paths can change when people trust themselves, stay open to opportunities, and balance family expectations with personal interests.

Agriculture

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2 weeks ago

Finding success with winter canola

Winter canola acreage in Ontario is increasing, with farmers like Allan Thompson achieving strong returns and refining management practices.

Agriculture

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3 weeks ago

Investors are a threat to farmland ...and not just the foreign ones

Farmland value is increasingly driven by development potential rather than productivity, raising concerns about its conservation and ownership dynamics.

Agriculture

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1 month ago

Ontario agronomists warn of rising waterhemp pressure and emerging Palmer amaranth risk

Waterhemp and Palmer amaranth are rapidly spreading in Ontario, posing significant challenges for crop management as the 2026 growing season approaches.

Agriculture

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1 month ago

Ontario fertilizer supply looks stable but logistics and timing could be challenging, say retailers

Availability of fertilizer may be more critical than price for Ontario growers as the 2026 planting season approaches.

Agriculture

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1 month ago

Preserving farmland, strengthening food security: Why the Greenbelt matters

Ontario's agriculture sector must diversify and reduce reliance on U.S. trade to enhance self-reliance and capitalize on local production opportunities.

Agriculture

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2 months ago

Wheat Pete's Word, Mar 18: Frost seeding in the dark, sulphur timing, and winter injury risks

Ontario farmers face winter injury risks, residue management challenges, and fertilizer handling issues requiring data-driven decisions for spring 2026 planting.

Agriculture

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3 months ago

Beef Farmers of Ontario names new board of directors, Jason Lebond steps in as chair

Beef Farmers of Ontario elected a new executive with Jason Lebond as president and Don Badour as vice-president, plus multiple board appointments.

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Don't freeze that pre-sidedress nitrate soil test!

Career pivots, trusting your gut, and working with family | How Could I Know? Ep 5

Finding success with winter canola

Investors are a threat to farmland ...and not just the foreign ones

Ontario agronomists warn of rising waterhemp pressure and emerging Palmer amaranth risk

Ontario fertilizer supply looks stable but logistics and timing could be challenging, say retailers

Preserving farmland, strengthening food security: Why the Greenbelt matters

Wheat Pete's Word, Mar 18: Frost seeding in the dark, sulphur timing, and winter injury risks

Beef Farmers of Ontario names new board of directors, Jason Lebond steps in as chair

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