Ontario Grain Farmer Magazine is the flagship publication of Grain Farmers of Ontario and a source of information for our province’s grain farmers.

Grain Farmers of Ontario

July 2010

In this issue:

The Big Picture: TV dinners

July 2010 - WHAT NON-FARMERS ARE SAYING ABOUT FARMING THERE HAS NEVER been any doubt that North Americans love food. But, with an entire TV network devoted to food and programs featuring famous chefs and food challenges cropping…
Research Roundup

July 2010 - FIND OUT WHAT’S NEW IN THE WORLD OF RESEARCH Teaming up to tell soy’s story Rebecca Hannam Soybean research is about more than field conditions and yield. At the University of Guelph, it’s also about…
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Talking to the experts

July 2010 - TAKING ADVANTAGE OF THE KNOWLEDGE AVAILABLE FROM ACCREDITED PROFESSIONALS farming is increasingly complex, and even top farmers – although they attend seminars and meetings on an ongoing basis – can’t do it all. “Accredited farm…
Measuring quality in every scoop

July 2010 - ONTARIO WHEAT QUALITY IS MEASURED SWIFTLY AND EFFECTIVELY AT HARVEST TIME for better or for worse, the quality of the Ontario wheat crop will fluctuate from year to year. Small changes in variables such as…
In the news

July 2010 - NEWS BITES THAT MATTER Regional winners of the Premier’s Award announced The Premier’s Award for Agri-Food Innovation Excellence recognizes innovative farmers across the province. The five-year, $2.5 million award was announced in the 2006 provincial…
Taking on a challenge

July 2010 - SO FAR SO GOOD FOR SOYBEAN AND SPRING WHEAT CHALLENGE PARTICIPANTS eyes are on the prize as farmers across the province are diligently managing their crops in hopes to be the big winner in Grain…
Market intelligence

July 2010 - UNDERSTANDING THE COMMODITY REPORTS AVAILABLE CAN HELP BOOST YOUR BOTTOM LINE quick, reliable and up-to-date access to market pricing information is an important aspect of grain farming. The Ontario Commodity Report from Farm Market News,…
Future of Grain

July 2010 - HIGHLIGHTING THE LATEST TECHNOLOGY IN GRAIN PRODUCTION AND UTILIZATION Caramba fungicide registered in Canada BASF Canada recently announced that it has received Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) registration for its Caramba fungicide for use on…
Future of Grain

July 2010 - HIGHLIGHTING THE LATEST TECHNOLOGY IN GRAIN PRODUCTION AND UTILIZATION
Cropside: Corn flowering fundamentals

AGRONOMIC INFORMATION FROM ONTARIO'S CROP SPECIALISTS

July 2010 - SCOUT YOUR FIELDS AT THIS CRITICAL PERIOD OF GROWTH knowing the stages The VT stage in corn development begins when the last tassel branch is visible. This will generally occur two to three days before…
Unlocking soy protein potential

July 2010 - UNDERSTANDING THE CHARACTERISTICS OF SOY PROTEIN CAN HELP OPEN MARKETS soybean varieties developed for specific food and health applications represent a key future growth opportunity for the Canadian soybean industry. Different types of soybean protein…
The next generation of grain farmers

July 2010 - YOUNG LEADERS SHARE THEIR PASSION AND OUTLOOKS ON THEIR FUTURE IN AGRICULTURE educating future leaders is a tradition that is nearly 140 years old at the Ontario Agricultural College (OAC) and it’s one that the…
New year, more value

July 2010 - it has been This strategic plan includes some auspicious goals for GFO and a vision for the organization that positions Ontario’s grain farmers as leaders not only in our province but beyond our borders. We…