Cereal Production in Ontario
Cereal crops are an integral part of the cropping system in Ontario, grown on approximately 25% of the arable land. Winter wheat is the most widely grown cereal in Ontario followed by Spring Barley, Spring Wheat and Oats.
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For the latest production news:
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- Read the Provincial Field Crop Report (in season only)
To access results of OMAFRA Field Crop Research Programs:
Cereal Acreage and Yields
Calculating Cost of Production:
- Field Crop Budgets (Publication 60)
Specialty Markets:
Selecting a Variety for Your Farm:
- What to consider when you select a variety?
- Public Variety Performance Trials
- Head to Head Comparisons of Ontario Cereal Varieties
Fertility Management:
Macronutrients
- Plant Analysis
- Nitrogen Management
- Phosphate and Potash
- Phosphate and Potash Requirements for Cereals
Micronutrients
Planting and Crop Development:
- Planting Dates
- Seeding Rates
- Depth of Seeding
- Replanting
- Row Widths
- Cereal Development
- Management Considerations for Wheat Following Various Crops
Insect and Disease Management
- Scouting Calendar
- Cereal Diseases
- Cereal Insects
- Management Recommendations: Field Crop Protection Guide, Publication 812
Weed Management
- Principles of Weed Management
- Guide to Weed Control, Publication 75
- Problem Weed Control
- Herbicide Selector, Weedpro75 - web version
- Mobile Herbicide Selector
Harvesting and Storage:
- Optimizing Combine Adjustments
- Dealing with Fusarium-Damaged Grain
- Dealing With a Lodged Crop
- Drying and Storing Cereals
Impact of Severe Weather
Common Calculations, Conversions and Facts
Wheat
- 1 metric tonne = 36.74 bushels
- There are 60 lbs in 1 bushel of wheat
Barley
- 1 metric tonne = 45.93 bushels
- There are 48 lbs in 1 bushel of barley
Oats
- 1 metric tonne = 64.7 bushels
- There are 34 lbs in 1 bushel of oats
For more information:
Toll Free: 1-877-424-1300
E-mail: ag.info.omafra@ontario.ca