Micronutrient Fertilizer Sources – a small amount goes along way
By Christoph Kessel, Nutrition (Horticulture) – Program Lead, OMAFRA Crops require boron, copper, iron, manganese, molybdenum or zinc in relatively small amounts. If your soil test report recommends...
View ArticleMicronutrient Fertilizer Programs
Micronutrients play an essential role in vegetable crop production. However, planning a fertilizer strategy involving micronutrients can be difficult. Micronutrient fertilizers are often expensive...
View ArticleSeasonal Topics – June 6, 2016
June 6, 2016 — Some topics are relevant year after year, but you might not always take the time to filter through previous posts to find them. I’ve highlighted some here that might be of interest this...
View ArticleLake Erie draft action plans posted to Ontario Environmental Registry
Two draft action plans have been posted to Ontario’s Environmental Registry for public comments. Policy Proposal Notice: Canada-Ontario Action Plan for Lake Erie Comment Period: 60 days. Submissions...
View ArticleNutrientSmart 2.0
From Ian McDonald, OMAFRA, Field Crops Unit: Where NutrientSmart and FarmSmart in January dealt with the theory of soil management and nutrient use and management of inorganic nutrient sources,...
View ArticleFarmSmart EXpo
The FarmSmart Committee is please to announce FarmSmart Expo 2018 Field Day being held July 12, 2018 at the Elora Research Station. Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA)...
View ArticleNew Soil Fertility Handbook Released!
Did you know that OMAFRA has a handbook that’s all about nutrients and soil fertility? It’s called the Soil Fertility Handbook and was first published in 1998. The book covers topics such as soil...
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