Holmes Agro-Nomic Newsletter
Holmes Agro-Nomic Newsletter JUNE 2017 Protecting your wheat crop from Fusarium Head Blight Winter Wheat will soon be at T3 crop stage and require protection from FHB! With the high fusarium risk due to the wet weather, and the multiple reports of Stripe Rust across Ontario a T3 application of Prosaro will once again be important in 2017! Prosaro combines 2 active ingredients to give you fast acting and long-lasting DON reduction and leaf disease control. The optimum application timing for the best overall performance against both leaf and head diseases is during early flowering at Day + 2- the Anthers will be visible, starting in the middle of the head. For Fusarium Head Blight suppression, coverage of the head is essential, forward and backward facing nozzles achieve best results. With our performance acre management strategy at Holmes Agro, we have also appreciated a synergistic effect from including a slow release product with a fungicide at a T-3 timing. The benefits are extra Nitrogen at a critical crop stage, and an enhanced carrier to promote fungicide coverage on the plant. If you require any assistance with staging your fields or need chemical dropped off please let us know.
Start Clean Stay Clean – Manage your Weeds Importance of Early Weed Control Weeds emerging prior to or at planting are the most competitive with corn and soybeans. A significant portion of yield is a risk if early emerging weeds are allowed to compete alongside emerging corn and soybean plants during the first several weeks after planting. Research by University of Guelph scientist Dr. Clarence Swanton states that crops can sense the presence of weeds in the soil and will change their physiology and growth patterns if they detect above ground weed competition. Herbicide Control With changing weed spectrums and herbicide resistance on the rise, product selection and timing becomes critical to mitigate weed competitions throughout the season. Many product options available in today’s marketplace, so whether a pre-plant, pre-emerge residual herbicide or post emergent herbicide program. It is best to design a plan that both matches and practices; Good sound agronomics, the 4R principles (the right product, at the right time, at the right rate in the right place) and Resistant Management to mitigate further pressures from nuisance resistant weed strains. Visit with a Holmes Agro sales representative soon and discuss available “crop protection” options.
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Across the country, canola remains the biggest crop, accounting for more than one-fifth of all cropland. The number of farm operators declined from 2011 while the average age continues to rise. However, the proportion of operators under 35 years of age, edged up for the first time since 1991. Agriculture operations in Canada employed 280,315 people in 2015. Younger operators and women make up a larger share of farmers. o Women are accounting for an increasing share of farm operators, rising Age Group 2011 from 27.4% in 2011 to 28.7% in 2016. Under 35 8.2% 44.4% of all farm operators did some off-farm work. years 8.4% of farms nationally reported of having a written succession plan. 35-54 43.5% One in eight farms sold food directly to consumers years o Mainly fruits, vegetables and eggs 55 Years 48.3% Value of land and buildings used by agriculture operations increased 37.5% and Older
from $311.2 billion in 2011 to $427.9 billion (in 2016 constant dollars) in 2016.
2016 9.1% 36.3% 54.5%
Paul Westerveld Going Farming Full Time Paul has been an important part of the customer relations, agronomy support and seed development at Holmes Agro and the farm community over the past 10 springs. Paul will be leaving Holmes Agro as of June 16 th for a full-time farming role with his family. Join us in wishing Paul all the best as he embarks on another chapter in his life. His Family at home will embrace the extra time they will have with him and his Holmes Agro Team will miss his presence greatly Both Nicole Van Doornik and Shane Williams will be working closely with Paul’s growers to make sure the transition goes smoothly. Feel free to call the office if you have any questions or need follow up through the summer months.
Seed Skid Returns - June 15, 2017 As we are wrapping up planting with all the great weather we have had - please have your seed and skids returned to Holmes Agro by June 15, 2016.
Congratulations!! New Certified Crop Advisors (CCA) We would like to congratulate Lydia Noordegraf and Kristen Williams for passing their CCA exam. Once certified, Holmes Agro will have 10 CCA's on staff. Lydia will continue working at the Stayner location and Kristen will be working out of Flamborough. Two New 4R Certified Crop Advisors We would like to congratulate Travis Clark and Scott Caughill for passing their 4R exam. The 4R program is an extension to the certified crop program to promote right source, right rate, right time and right place strategy surrounding nutrient application. This past February 40 individuals passed the exam bringing the total 4R certified individuals to 89 in Ontario. Ontario has been leading the charge in this initiative by having 89 4R certified out of the 188 individuals in North America
Rinse. Remove. Return Welcome back to the jug and seed bag collection program! Holmes Agro is proud to participate in the CleanFarms program as a depot to accept your empty pesticide jugs and seed bags. Just a few guidelines to remember: Seed/chemical bags – all types of EMPTY pesticide bags as well as paper multi-wall and plastic seed bags can be returned in the clear green plastic bags we have available at our locations. Seed bulk bags can be returned neatly bundled into rolls of 6. Chemical jugs – only clean, triple-rinsed jugs with caps and booklets removed will be accepted for recycling
Credit Terms REMINDER: Our credit terms are Net 20th of the following month. 2% interest per month applies to overdue accounts. Please ask about extended term financing through FCC or Scotiabank.
Important Dates!! Friday June 30th 2017 – Open 8-12 Saturday July 1st 2017 – Closed Monday July 3rd – Regular busniess hours 8-5 Thursday August 17 2017- Holmes Agro Orangeville Expo
Start Clean Stay Clean – Manage your Weeds Importance of Early Weed Control Weeds emerging prior to or at planting are the most competitive with corn and soybeans. A significant portion of yield is a risk if early emerging weeds are allowed to compete alongside emerging corn and soybean plants during the first several weeks after planting. Research by University of Guelph scientist Dr. Clarence Swanton states that crops can sense the presence of weeds in the soil and will change their physiology and growth patterns if they detect above ground weed competition. Herbicide Control With changing weed spectrums and herbicide resistance on the rise, product selection and timing becomes critical to mitigate weed competitions throughout the season. Many product options available in today’s marketplace, so whether a pre-plant, pre-emerge residual herbicide or post emergent herbicide program. It is best to design a plan that both matches and practices; Good sound agronomics, the 4R principles (the right product, at the right time, at the right rate in the right place) and Resistant Management to mitigate further pressures from nuisance resistant weed strains. Visit with a Holmes Agro sales representative soon and discuss available “crop protection” options.
Census Summary -
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Across the country, canola remains the biggest crop, accounting for more than one-fifth of all cropland. The number of farm operators declined from 2011 while the average age continues to rise. However, the proportion of operators under 35 years of age, edged up for the first time since 1991. Agriculture operations in Canada employed 280,315 people in 2015. Younger operators and women make up a larger share of farmers. o Women are accounting for an increasing share of farm operators, rising Age Group 2011 from 27.4% in 2011 to 28.7% in 2016. Under 35 8.2% 44.4% of all farm operators did some off-farm work. years 8.4% of farms nationally reported of having a written succession plan. 35-54 43.5% One in eight farms sold food directly to consumers years o Mainly fruits, vegetables and eggs 55 Years 48.3% Value of land and buildings used by agriculture operations increased 37.5% and Older
from $311.2 billion in 2011 to $427.9 billion (in 2016 constant dollars) in 2016.
2016 9.1% 36.3% 54.5%
Paul Westerveld Going Farming Full Time Paul has been an important part of the customer relations, agronomy support and seed development at Holmes Agro and the farm community over the past 10 springs. Paul will be leaving Holmes Agro as of June 16 th for a full-time farming role with his family. Join us in wishing Paul all the best as he embarks on another chapter in his life. His Family at home will embrace the extra time they will have with him and his Holmes Agro Team will miss his presence greatly Both Nicole Van Doornik and Shane Williams will be working closely with Paul’s growers to make sure the transition goes smoothly. Feel free to call the office if you have any questions or need follow up through the summer months.
Seed Skid Returns - June 15, 2017 As we are wrapping up planting with all the great weather we have had - please have your seed and skids returned to Holmes Agro by June 15, 2016.
Congratulations!! New Certified Crop Advisors (CCA) We would like to congratulate Lydia Noordegraf and Kristen Williams for passing their CCA exam. Once certified, Holmes Agro will have 10 CCA's on staff. Lydia will continue working at the Stayner location and Kristen will be working out of Flamborough. Two New 4R Certified Crop Advisors We would like to congratulate Travis Clark and Scott Caughill for passing their 4R exam. The 4R program is an extension to the certified crop program to promote right source, right rate, right time and right place strategy surrounding nutrient application. This past February 40 individuals passed the exam bringing the total 4R certified individuals to 89 in Ontario. Ontario has been leading the charge in this initiative by having 89 4R certified out of the 188 individuals in North America
Rinse. Remove. Return Welcome back to the jug and seed bag collection program! Holmes Agro is proud to participate in the CleanFarms program as a depot to accept your empty pesticide jugs and seed bags. Just a few guidelines to remember: Seed/chemical bags – all types of EMPTY pesticide bags as well as paper multi-wall and plastic seed bags can be returned in the clear green plastic bags we have available at our locations. Seed bulk bags can be returned neatly bundled into rolls of 6. Chemical jugs – only clean, triple-rinsed jugs with caps and booklets removed will be accepted for recycling
Credit Terms REMINDER: Our credit terms are Net 20th of the following month. 2% interest per month applies to overdue accounts. Please ask about extended term financing through FCC or Scotiabank.
Important Dates!! Friday June 30th 2017 – Open 8-12 Saturday July 1st 2017 – Closed Monday July 3rd – Regular busniess hours 8-5 Thursday August 17 2017- Holmes Agro Orangeville Expo
