Some situations are better suited to certain wheat varieties than others.
Looking at yield indexes is only the first step in establishing which wheat variety and type is best suited to your needs. Major factors to consider include; growing region, crop rotation, residual fertility, soil type, drainage and total wheat acreage.
Check out the links below to view videos of diseases and pests that affect Ontario wheat. Fungicide application Fusarium Powdery Mildew Army Worms European Chafer Snow Mould
How to assess your winter wheat stand in the spring. Give the plants a chance to wake up. Wait for at least three warm (above 15C) days after the snow goes away. It can be done sooner, but may be difficult to determine the live plants if you look too early. Leave the replant decision …
Protein in Hard Red Wheat Protein is always a factor when producing Hard Red Wheat. Many growers have the same questions: “Why does protein matter to a miller or baker?” “Why didn’t my wheat make protein?” “How can I get protein next year?” Bakers and Millers care about protein in wheat (particularly hard wheat used …
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Ontario Wheat Growing Regions Ontario has 4 unique growing areas, separated geographically. There are also similarities in soil types in each of the 4 growing areas as well as heat units. Certain varieties work better on certain soil types and regions. Below is a map from the Ontario Cereal Crops Committee. This map determines the …
Fertility can be one of the largest keys to successful yields. New Data proves that fungicide application and nitrogen have a positive response when used together. General Wheat Fertility Pushing the Bar on Nitrogen Application Rate Getting Protein in Wheat
Peter Johnson discusses how to tell when it’s time to spray for fusarium.
Phil Needham of Needham Ag Technologies gives Wheat School viewers some insight into the impact seeding depth and nitrogen application can have on winter wheat stands.
Not only does the winter wheat crop itself provide active roots and soil protection for 10 months of the year, wheat stubble after harvest is the perfect choice to establish a cover crop. The cover crop will then provide an additional period of protection until termination before planting the next crop.