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 …

Frost seeding by broadcasting forage seed on frozen ground is a simple, low cost method of improving the yield and quality of older, thinning, “run out” pastures. It relies on the freeze-thaw action of the soil in late winter to provide adequate …

The Advantages of a Late Fall Nitrogen Application on Nursery Sod, In 2019 Why was Lifting and Issue in 2-Year-Old Sod, Dealing with High Sodium Levels, Fall Fertilization Blends to Maximize Winter Hardiness and Increase Disease Tolerance