Climate Change

In-Season Topdress Nitrogen Rate Demonstration in Corn

Good afternoon! We are happy to have our Field Crop Specialist Caitlin Congdon disseminate our data from a recent OFCAF Demonstration in corn. We are hoping this can be some food for thought while thinking about your corn nitrogen requirements and the timing of those applications. In 2024, a demonstration trial was conducted in Colchester County to look at the impact of nitrogen topdress application rates in corn. Similar to a strip trial that could

glewis2025-06-20T15:39:16+00:00June 20, 2025|Categories: Agronomist, Climate Change, Nitrogen Management, Nova Scotia, OFCAF|

On-Farm Climate Action Fund for Nova Scotia is Open

We are very happy to announce that the On-Farm Climate Action Fund for Nova Scotia is open. As many of you are aware, the On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) is part of the Government of Canada's Agricultural Climate Solutions, a multi-stream program to help farmers tackle climate change. This is a great opportunity to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and sequester carbon on a national scale, in our home province, and on your own farm

glewis2025-05-29T12:31:42+00:00May 29, 2025|Categories: Agronomist, Climate Change, Cover Crops, Funding, Nitrogen Management, Nova Scotia, OFCAF, Perennia, Rotational Grazing|

Interested in learning about manure? So are we
Interested in learning about manure? So are we

Interested in learning about manure? So are we

On October 24th, we were lucky to have a producer from Nova Scotia, an extension specialist from Minnesota, and a recent PhD candidate from Iowa, all to come talk about one thing, Manure. The day was based around poultry manure management. It was a great session, diving into composting, nutrient values, the importance of testing, and factors that influence nutrient content, application timing, and more. After the session, it was clear we were barely touching

glewis2024-11-07T00:18:37+00:00November 7, 2024|Categories: Climate Change, Nitrogen Management, OFCAF|

A Brief Introduction and Update

Happy Friday Folks As this is my first blog post, please allow me to introduce myself as the new OFCAF team member here at Perennia, my name is Georgia Lewis.  I grew up in Kingston, Nova Scotia and graduated from the NSAC in 2014. I am very excited to be part of the Perennia team and to be working hand in hand with farmers and industry within our Atlantic region. Last weekend I was

glewis2023-11-27T18:13:00+00:00November 24, 2023|Categories: Climate Change, Cover Crops, Nitrogen Management, OFCAF|

What Diseases to Expect in a Drought Year?
What Diseases to Expect in a Drought Year?

What Diseases to Expect in a Drought Year?

Across Nova Scotia, we are shy on rainfall, with many regions entering into drought-like conditions. As 0ur climate changes, longer periods between rain events is going to become part of the norm. Dustin MacLean, Perennia Horticulturist and Plant Pathologist, has some insight to share on What Diseases to Expect in a Drought Year. In some cases, drought conditions directly impact disease by making the environment more favorable for pathogen infection, disease development and disease spread

Perennia2023-05-16T14:31:17+00:00May 16, 2023|Categories: Climate Change|Tags: climate change, disease, drought, funding, rainfall|