January 2013

In this issue:

In the news

January 2013 - NEWS BITES THAT MATTER New foundation will support students entering agriculture programs A new national foundation is being launched to promote post-secondary agricultural education to Canadian high school students. The Canadian Agri-Business Education Foundation (CABEF)…
Research roundup

January 2013 - FIND OUT WHAT’S NEW IN THE WORLD OF RESEARCH In this special edition of Research Roundup, we profile one of the research organizations Grain Farmers of Ontario is an active member of. Spotlight on the…
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Growing beyond subsistence farming

January 2013 - PART 1 – EXPOSURE-4-DEVELOPMENT TOUR my week in Kenya began in a slaughterhouse and ended surrounded by roses. They were fitting bookends for an eye-opening journey, filled with the challenges, frustrations and hopes of farmers…
Royal grains

January 2013 - HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE ROYAL AGRICULTURAL WINTER FAIR grains in your life Several great new additions to the Grains in Your Life exhibit caught the attention of this year’s visitors to the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair…
In the news

January 2013 - NEWS BITES THAT MATTER Crop Logistics Working Group receives new mandate to help grain sector Agriculture industry experts will work under a new mandate to continue their work on finding efficiencies and driving costs out…
Ontario’s 2012 top yields revealed

January 2013 - WINTER WHEAT, SPRING WHEAT AND SOYBEAN YIELD CHALLENGES TOP YIELDING ONTARIO grain farmers were rewarded December 6 at a banquet in Ingersoll, Ontario. The event was the culmination of three contests: the Winter Wheat Yield…
Future of Grain

January 2013 - HIGHLIGHTING THE LATEST TECHNOLOGY IN GRAIN PRODUCTION AND UTILIZATION Increasing competitiveness The federal government wants the grain industry to enhance its competitiveness at home and abroad. A recently announced investment strategy is designed to help…
Educating future farmers

January 2013 - EXPLORING ALTERNATIVE POST-SECONDARY OPTIONS farming and a post-secondary education don’t have to be two completely separate worlds. As these four farmers show, it’s possible to carve out a successful career path by finding inventive ways…
Field tested: Sunflower 6630 Vertical Tillage System

January 2013 - SUNFLOWER 6630 VERTICAL TILLAGE SYSTEM A review by farmers for farmers ed tollenaar jeff van loon dave vandewalle MONKTON, ON DUBLIN, ON DUBLIN, ON the…
GFO Newsletter for January 2013

January 2013 - GET THE LATEST NEWS FROM GRAIN FARMERS OF ONTARIO Notice of Annual District Meetings For the complete schedule of meetings click here. • Market Development Insert The market development department of Grain Farmers of Ontario works…
Canadian dieticians and soy foods

January 2013 - ENCOURAGING A HEALTHIER DIET over the past several years, laboratory research has shown soy is the most complete source of plant protein and loaded with health benefits. Now, a new study confirms Canadian dieticians are…
Cropside: Rain makes grain

AGRONOMIC INFORMATION FROM ONTARIO'S CROP SPECIALISTS

January 2013 - IN 2012, MANY producers were surprised how much corn was produced with modest rainfall. Truly big yields, however, came from the extra timely water if you were fortunate enough to get it. • PHOTO 1:…
2013 RMP details available

January 2013 - UNDERSTANDING WHAT THE CHANGES MEAN TO YOU In March 2012, the provincial government’s budget included the continuation of the Risk Management Program (RMP) with $100 million in annual funding. Grain Farmers of Ontario is pleased…
Royalty collection systems

January 2013 - BETTER REGULATION MEANS MORE INVESTMENT the canadian science and Policy Conference in Calgary brought together public officials and industry members to discuss and evaluate the state of agricultural research in Canada. One notable presentation was…
US market outlook

January 2013 - FALLOUT FROM THE DROUGHT as us farmers combined the last fields of soybeans, many agreed the results from 2012’s exceptional drought could have been a lot worse. The November United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)…
Research roundup

January 2013 - FIND OUT WHAT’S NEW IN THE WORLD OF RESEARCH A step toward more sustainable corn Katy Jonker The volume of greenhouse gas emissions per grain of corn has decreased over time, as a larger amount…
Global economic outlook

January 2013 - MARKET INFLUENCES IN 2013 the global economy continued to experience a weaker performance at the end of 2012 and will likely continue on the same note throughout 2013. Current macro trends will also continue to…
Another great year

FROM THE CEO'S DESK

January 2013 - AS GRAIN FARMERS OF ONTARIO heads into our third year, I am pleased with the progress we have made as an organization and excited about some great new initiatives for the future. Over the last…

January 2013

In the news

Research roundup

Growing beyond subsistence farming

Royal grains

In the news

Ontario’s 2012 top yields revealed

Future of Grain

Educating future farmers

Field tested: Sunflower 6630 Vertical Tillage System

Canadian dieticians and soy foods

Cropside: Rain makes grain

2013 RMP details available

Royalty collection systems

US market outlook

Research roundup

Global economic outlook

Another great year

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Tar spot prevention

Charting the path forward

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January 2013

In the news

Research roundup

Growing beyond subsistence farming

Royal grains

In the news

Ontario’s 2012 top yields revealed

Future of Grain

Educating future farmers

Field tested: Sunflower 6630 Vertical Tillage System

GFO Newsletter for January 2013

Canadian dieticians and soy foods

Cropside: Rain makes grain

2013 RMP details available

Royalty collection systems

US market outlook

Research roundup

Global economic outlook

Another great year

Recommended:

Tar spot prevention

Charting the path forward