OMAFRA: Field Crop Report

Nov 05, 2012

University of Guelph Crop 4240 (Weed Science) Assignment

University of Guelph students in Crop 4240 (Weed Science), were given an assignment to produce a short video that clearly illustrated how to identify 6 common weeds in field crop production, why they are considered bad and how to manage them in a crop of their choice. All of these videos can be viewed by going to www.youtube.com/user/crop4240

Lambs Quarters: Kim Hooey, Kaye McLagan, Leo Droogendyk, Morgan Kluka and Annemarie Van Wely

Chickweed: Greta Haupt, David Muller, Jaclyn Pynenburg, Dan Packer, Adam Ross and Ashley Knapton

Eastern Black Nightshade: Jenna MacDougall, Lydia Harrison, Michael Sharman, Kyle Craven, Peter Christie and Ashley Knapton

Velvetleaf: Matt Underwood, Stuart Vermeulen, Matt Smyth, Josh Burrow, Christine Littlejohn and Natalie Renkema

Common ragweed: Scott Koornneef, Michelle Arseneault, Neil McGregor, Dan Inksetter, John Wynands and Dave Schouten

Giant ragweed: Chris Budd, Jody Hamers, Travis Riddell, Nick Van Schaik, Blake McKellar and Meghann Sandham

Source: OMAFRA

Video: Agriculture Secretary Rollins Speaks at American Farm Bureau Federation Convention in Anaheim

One of the highlights at the 2026 American Farm Bureau Federation Convention in Anaheim, California, was an address by U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins. During her remarks, she thanked America’s farmers and ranchers and said the Trump Administration is fully aware that food security is national security.

She also acknowledged the challenging times in Farm Country with low commodity prices and high input costs and said that’s why the President stepped in to help with the recent Bridge Assistance Program.

Montana Farm Bureau Federation Executive Vice President Scott Kulbeck says that Farm Bureau members are appreciative of the help and looks forward to working with the American Farm Bureau Federation and its presence in Washington, DC to keep farmers and ranchers in business.

Secretary Rollins said the Trump Administration is also committed to helping ranchers build back America’s cattle herd while also providing more high-quality U.S. beef at the meat case for consumers.

And she also announced more assistance for specialty crop producers who only received a fraction of the $12 billion Farmer Bridge Assistance (FBA).

It’s important to note that producers who qualify for Farmer Bridge Assistance can expect the Farm Service Agency to start issuing payments in late February. For more information, farmers and ranchers are encouraged to contact their local USDA Service Center.