By OMAFRA Ag rep Brian Bell
Revised Universal Soil
Loss Equation
The Revised Universal Soil Loss Equation (RUSLE2) is a software program designed to help farmers estimate the potential for soil erosion under different land management and cropping practices. The software overcomes many of the limitations of the previous USLE equation. Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) staff has adapted the RUSLE2 for Ontario farmers by incorporating climate, soil and management practices common to the province. We have created five interactive tutorials to help you use RUSLE2 for Ontario. The easy-to-follow audio/visual guides give step-by-step instructions on using RUSLE2 to help you assess the cropping and tillage practices you use on your farm. Find out how you can prevent soil erosion from your fields! Visit the OMAFRA website (www.omafra.gov.on.ca) to watch the tutorials and to download RUSLE2.
A reminder to register for the Ontario Pesticide
Education Program
Courses and Exams coming to our area in 2016- The OPEP course is the regular pesticides course and exam for farmers. To register, you can call: 1-800-652-8573 or you register on line: https://www.opep.ca/ The IPM (Integrated Pest Management) course is new! It is for the use of CLASS 12 Pesticides (neonicotinoids) if you grow corn and soybeans, this course is for you. It is free this year until August 31, 2016 only! To register, call 1-866-225-9020 or visit: http://www.ipmcertified.ca/index.cfm/courses/ Manitoulin course is slated for Wednesday, Februar 24, 2016 in Little Current. Course/separate exam 9 am to 3 pm. Sudbury course is slated for Monday, February 22, 2016 in Azilda, course/separate exam 9 am to 3 pm.
I wish to extend best of the holidays to everyone. Enjoy the time with family and friends. All the very best in 2016!
