Serious about sod summer 2020 focuses on: Are nematodes affecting your sod production? The best timing for controlling European Chafer Grubs, summer checklist – things requiring attention.

First-cut quality this spring was excellent, but yields were often below average and forage inventories remain tight for many farmers. Dry weather has significantly reduced forage regrowth and second-cut yields in many parts of the province. Some …

Boron deficiency in alfalfa is characterized by a yellowing or reddening of the upper leaves of the plant, and is sometimes referred to as “yellow top”. Boron does not translocate within the plant so newer growth on the top of the plant is …

Potato leafhopper (PLH) is the most damaging alfalfa insect pest in Ontario. While the damage created is not as dramatic as an alfalfa weevil outbreak, leafhopper damage is more chronic and widespread. Hot, dry weather is high risk. Damage is most …

Alfalfa frost damage can sometimes occur in the spring after growth has started, resulting in damaged growing points. Some wilting can be visible about 24 hours after frost or some yellowish or brownish discolouration 3 or 4 days later. The top of …

Although there doesn’t appear to be a lot of winterkill this spring, carryover forage inventories are very tight. Hay is expensive and difficult to find. Forage yields were below average for many farmers last year due to extensive winterkill, an …