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Preserving the future of farming

A COMMITMENT TO SUSTAINABILITY

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GRAIN FARMERS OF ONTARIO is committed to sustainability. As an organization, we view sustainability as the ability of our farmer-members to be economically viable, while not sacrificing their social and environmental responsibilities. The world population [Read more]

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The bio-economy

NEW VENTURES IN ONTARIO

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THERE’S A WHOLE lot going on in Ontario’s bio-economy — and at the centre of much of it is Bioindustrial Innovation Canada (BIC), a non-profit government-supported business accelerator. Since 2008, BIC has worked in the [Read more]

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Best practices for the environment

4R NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT

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AGRI-RETAILERS AND farm organizations have renewed their support for the 4R Nutrient Stewardship program in Ontario. The program sets out best management practices for fertilizer application: Right Source @ Right Rate, Right Time, Right Place®. [Read more]

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Canadian Field Print Initiative

THERE IS A GOOD STORY TO TELL

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THE AGRICULTURAL INDUSTRY has always taken pride in the fact that we are doing a good job to protect the environment. But in an ever-increasing world of transparency, are we as an industry able to [Read more]

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Taking root

THE ADVANTAGES OF PLANTING TREES

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PLANTING TREES ON farmland has multiple benefits, including increasing crop yields by as much as 15 to 20 per cent. “There are many studies in Canada and the U.S. that show yields are higher in [Read more]

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Preventing DON in corn

BEST MANAGEMENT TIPS FOR 2019

March 2019 Comments Off on Preventing DON in corn

MORE THAN TWO million acres of corn were planted in Ontario in 2018 and yields were reported to be above average at 181 bushels/acre. But it wasn’t a profitable crop for many farmers. High levels [Read more]

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Engaging young farmers

2019 GRAINS IN ACTION

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GRAIN FARMERS OF ONTARIO brought together 30 young agriculture professionals to learn where crops go after they leave the farm during our Grains in Action conference. Grains in Action is a four-day program for young [Read more]

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Accelerated Investment Incentive

NEW TAX DEDUCTION RULES

April 2019 0

IF YOU HAVE a tax advisor, it’s likely they talked to you last fall about the Accelerated Investment Incentive that the Federal government announced in their 2018 Fall Economic Statement. This incentive will accelerate your [Read more]

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Hybrid DON testing

RESULTS FROM 2018

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This information is re-published from the Ontario Corn Committee (OCC) report available at www.gocorn.net. ALTHOUGH 2018 WAS very challenging to growers and the rest of the corn industry, it presented an opportunity to compare hybrids for [Read more]

Flipbook

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Sales management agreement formed with Glacier FarmMedia
Grain Farmers of Ontario has selected Glacier FarmMedia to be its exclusive agent for advertising sales for the Ontario Grain Farmer magazine and for sponsorship/exhibitor opportunities for the March Classic. The Ontario Grain Farmer and the March Classic remain properties of Grain Farmers of Ontario. As Canada’s largest agricultural publisher, Glacier FarmMedia has a long tradition of connecting farmers with industry solutions. Its expert sales team is focused on building lasting relationships that help clients achieve their marketing goals. Grain Farmers of Ontario looks forward to continuing its sound relationship with our marketing partners and exploring new partnership opportunities through this sales management agreement.

For Ontario Grain Farmer magazine advertising inquiries, please contact:
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Web special

Growing an association

Production
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THIS MARCH, THE Ontario Professional Agri Contractors Association (OPACA) held its third AGM, adding more members, taking stock of past accomplishments and setting the path ahead. OPACA was created so that custom farming business owners [Read more]

From the CEO’s desk

  • Marketing campaigns

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    FARMERS ARE A passionate group – we may not always beat our chest or shout from the rooftops about the work we do, but we take great pride in the farms that we operate. And [Read more]

GrainTALK Update

  • GrainTALK for April/May 2019

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    FROM THE CHAIR A Q&A with Grain Farmers of Ontario chair, Markus Haerle. What is Grain Farmers of Ontario asking the federal political parties to commit to getting done if they are elected in October to [Read more]

Cropside

  • Cropside: Soybean plant stands

    April 2019 0
    THE 2018 GROWING season was a challenge for many producers in Ontario. Persistent wet conditions throughout the fall delayed harvest which resulted in soybean seed quality issues. These conditions created the right conditions for several [Read more]

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