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

March 2011

In this issue:

Cropside: Staying on top of NPK

AGRONOMIC INFORMATION FROM ONTARIO'S CROP SPECIALISTS

March 2011 - N CALCULATOR RECOMMENDATION for Corn Factor Input N Rate (lb/acre) Base N Requirement (select soil texture) Loam + 28 Yield Adjustment (enter proven yield) 175 + 135 Heat Unit Adjustment (enter CHU rating) 3000 + 7 Previous Crop Adjustment…
Research Roundup

March 2011 - FIND OUT WHAT’S NEW IN THE WORLD OF RESEARCH These starches resist digestion Joey Sabljic One way to a healthier population is through its stomach. And for many, that journey starts with starch, an essential…
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Future of Grain

March 2011 - HIGHLIGHTING THE LATEST TECHNOLOGY IN GRAIN PRODUCTION AND UTILIZATION US approves higher ethanol blend The US Environmental Protection Agency recently raised the amount of ethanol that can be blended into fuel from 10 percent to 15…
In the news

March 2011 - NEWS BITES THAT MATTER Woodlot advisory service Promoting efficient and sustainable management of forests is the goal of a new service offered in Stormont-Dundas-Glengarry, Prescott-Russell, Leeds-Grenville and Ottawa regions. Farmers with at least five acres…
The Big Picture: Oprah tours a slaughterhouse

March 2011 - Cargill opens their doors to one of north america’s most influential women with millions of viewers, there is no doubt that the Oprah Winfrey Show has the power to change the habits of Americans en…
The carrot and the stick: US conservation programs

March 2011 - How our southern neighbours protect the environment the united states has had farm conservation programs since 1935, but it wasn’t until 1985 that conservation began to evolve into the programs’ primary function. Before 1985, the…
Save the earth, buy a tractor

March 2011 - New farm equipment now more eco-friendly time’s running out and some kitchen table debates about new equipment purchases have reached a deadlock. But there’s one new ‘pro’ to consider since recent emission regulation changes are…
Demystifying social media

March 2011 - Facebook and Twitter aren’t just for teenagers DO?YOU?TWEET??If not, you may be missing out on an entire world of community, education and fun that social networks such as Twitter and Facebook provide. While high-tech communication…
Farmers involved in Great Lakes basin discussions

March 2011 - The great lakes water quality agreement is being renegotiated the canadian and US governments made a commitment in 2009 to renegotiate and update the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement. The initial agreement was signed in…
Managing farm debt

March 2011 - Finding out how best to manage your farm finances some farmers in Canada have thoroughly looked into optimizing their management of debt, but many need to take a much closer look. “Farmers need to think…
Debt on the farm

March 2011 - The current state of agricultural debt in Canada canadian farm debt is a whopping $62.7 billion at present, and has been steadily increasing since 1995. “Before that, the outcome of the farming crisis in the…
Study shows reduction in pesticide use

March 2011 - Farmers proved to be stewards of the land for 25 years running ontario farmers have long been proud of the fact that they’ve voluntarily reduced their pesticide use by more than 50 percent over the…
Fostering feedback

March 2011 - GFO drives towards success with input from farmer-members starting as a grassroots movement to merge the corn, soybean and wheat organizations, Grain Farmers of Ontario continues to ensure the organization reflects its roots. After one…
2011 pre-budget consultations

March 2011 - january is always a busy time for pre-budget consultations and hearings across the province and the country. This year, we participated in two provincial pre-budget hearings, several consultations with Ontario MPs in addition to our…