Ontario field crops are progressing despite challenging spring conditions, according to OMAFA's FieldCropNews.com.
Winter wheat has reached the heading stage in the southwest, with T3 fungicide applications beginning. Fields in the north and east are at the flag leaf stage. This is a key time for scouting, with optimal fungicide timing on “day 2” when pollination begins. Fusarium risk remains low during cooler nights but could increase with warmer, wet conditions.
Spring cereals look uniform with no major disease issues reported yet. However, cereal leaf beetles may become a concern as T3 fungicide timing nears.