Field tested: Case IH 7120 Combine
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CASE IH 7120 COMBINE A review by farmers for farmers david fraser jeremy nixon robert parks ottawa, ON north gower, ON kanata, ON…
March 2013
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Field tested: Case IH 7120 Combine
- CASE IH 7120 COMBINE A review by farmers for farmers david fraser jeremy nixon robert parks ottawa, ON north gower, ON kanata, ON… -
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Climate change and food security
- PART 3 – EXPOSURE-4-DEVELOPMENT TOUR climate change is affecting global weather patterns and influencing agricultural practices around the world. In Sub-Saharan Africa, there is a fine line between food and famine, and incremental changes can… -
Future of Grain
- HIGHLIGHTING THE LATEST TECHNOLOGY IN GRAIN PRODUCTION AND UTILIZATION AGCO launches Auto-Guide(TM) 3000 AGCO has announced the release of Auto-Guide™ 3000 – their latest integrated assisted-steering solution. Auto-Guide 3000 is a complete satellite-assisted steering technology… -
Waste not, want not
- A UNIQUE AGRICULTURAL PARTNERSHIP managing resources and protecting the environment are key to the development of a new tomato greenhouse in Chatham, Ontario; so naming the new venture, ‘Truly Green’ is a natural choice. “It’s… -
Market volatility
- CREATING A GRAIN MARKETING PLAN the behaviour of grain markets today seems to bear no resemblance to the markets of 15, or even five years ago. It poses a greater challenge to farmers looking to… -
Grower University
- THE BUSINESS OF FARMING sitting in a lecture room at the Ivey Spencer Leadership Centre in London, Ontario, 37 farmers from across the country are talking about the opportunities and challenges of running their operations… -
Grains in Action 2013
- YOUNG AGRICULTURAL LEADERS SHARE KNOWLEDGE understanding your customer, who they are and what their needs are, is an important aspect of any business. Grain Farmers of Ontario’s ‘Grains in Action’ program provides young agricultural leaders… -
Research roundup
- FIND OUT WHAT’S NEW IN THE WORLD OF RESEARCH Glyphosate-resistant Canada Fleabane won’t take hold, researcher predicts Maggie Robertson Control is possible for glyphosate-resistant Canada Fleabane, even though the thought of it scares farmers. That’s… -
Out-yielding the competition
- SOYBEAN YIELD CHALLENGE WINNERS growers that were outstanding in their field were honoured in the 2012 Yield Challenge created and hosted by Grain Farmers of Ontario. Last month we profiled the Spring and Winter Wheat… -
GFO Newsletter for March 2013
- GET THE LATEST NEWS FROM GRAIN FARMERS OF ONTARIO Grain Farmers of Ontario Conference The March Classic is the largest grain-focused conference in Eastern Canada drawing upwards of 500 attendees from government, industry, and farms… -
Cropside: In furrow MAP with soybean seed
AGRONOMIC INFORMATION FROM ONTARIO'S CROP SPECIALISTS
- SOIL TEST VALUES for Phosphorus (P) and Potassium (K) have been on the decline in Ontario as fertilizer prices increase and crop rotations include more corn and soybeans, which have high nutrient removals. The typical… -
Reducing the risk to pollinators
AGRONOMIC INFORMATION FROM ONTARIO'S CROP SPECIALISTS
- STEPS TO TAKE THIS PLANTING SEASON A HIGH LEVEL of concern was raised last spring regarding bee kills and corn planting. Many growers are asking what actions they can take to help reduce the risk… -
Providing shelter
- THE ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS OF WINDBREAKS it has long been known by conservation officials that windbreaks are great tools for farmers, particularly if they’re looking to boost yields. In corn, windbreaks can result in an eight… -
Water conservation
- NEW INITIATIVE FOR DROUGHT MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES a project launched last fall by Farm & Food Care Ontario will focus on water efficiency, conservation and low water strategies for Ontario farmers. The 18-month Water Resource Adaptation… -
No-till carbon credits program
- REDUCING GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS ontario’s no-till farmers are eligible to take part in a new program that will reward farmers for environmental stewardship. “We’re getting great participation,” says Ben Currelly, the president of NorAg Resources… -
In the news
- NEWS BITES THAT MATTER Conversations in Sustainability BASF Canada has launched a five part series entitled ‘Conversations in Sustainability’. Each online video features a member of the urban community who was paired up with a… -
Better biodiesel – on and off the farm
- OLD RESEARCH, NEW TECHNOLOGY, A GROWING MARKET biodiesel has been accepted very slowly in Canada but the continued efforts of biodiesel’s supporters are making an impact in this country and abroad. A decade ago, biodiesel… -
Green energy
- A LOOK AT WIND, SOLAR AND BIODIGESTERS ON THE FARM Many farmers are seeing the need to diversify their operations in order to stay viable; and some of them are turning to green energy as… -
Developing technology
FROM THE CEO'S DESK
- FINDING NEW WAYS to incorporate new technology into the business of grain farming to save time and money is a continuous pursuit for Grain Farmers of Ontario. Our SellSmart app has been available for smart…