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

November 2020

In this issue:

Web Special

Global accolades

GUELPH RESEARCHER WINS BORLAUG AWARD OF EXCELLENCE

November 2020 - CANADIAN AGRICULTURE’S DRIVE to position itself at home and abroad as an environmentally responsible sector depends on its ability to clearly support sustainability claims with research, programs, and people recognized worldwide. And when it comes…
Different scales of autonomy

ROBOTIC AGRICULTURE EQUIPMENT

November 2020 - LARGE ROBOTS MIGHT look flashy, but farmers and ag-service providers are finding value in autonomous equipment on smaller and medium scales. Where investments in autonomy are made, however, is determined by the job. Here are…
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Standards

FROM THE CEO'S DESK

November 2020 - GRAIN FARMERS OF ONTARIO is a strong supporter of corn-based ethanol, but has been a vocal opponent of key aspects of Clean Fuel Standard (CFS) proposed by the federal government. On the surface, it may…
New technology for grain farmers

A YEAR OF INNOVATION

November 2020 - THE RATE OF technological advancement in agriculture in recent years has been nothing short of astounding. Around the world, engineers and equipment manufacturers are designing innovative machinery, advanced robotics, and practical gadgets to improve farm…
Bt resistant corn root worm

FARMERS SHOULD ACT NOW

November 2020 - HERE IS YOUR Bt resistant corn root worm (CRW) wake up call. This tiny little worm can wreak havoc on your corn, but it can be managed. The simplest management solution is not to plant continuous…
Democratization of data

GRAIN ANALYSIS AND PRECISION TECHNOLOGIES

November 2020 - THE SHEER EXPENSE of precision and crop-analysis technologies has long been cited as a major barrier to farmer adoption. Many new developments, however, are trending less towards the proprietary model and more towards adaptability. For…
Spore trapping-analysis technology

MANAGING FUNGAL DISEASES

November 2020 - MANAGEMENT OF FUNGAL crop pathogens continues to evolve as new diagnostic tools become available to help farmers understand what diseases are present in their fields and pinpoint whether and/or when to spray. Systems that trap…
GrainTALK for November 2020

AN UPDATE ON GRAIN FARMERS OF ONTARIO NEWS AND EVENTS

November 2020 - FROM THE CHAIRA Q&A with Grain Farmers of Ontario chair, Markus Haerle. At the AGM, there were a number of issues discussed around federal policy and regulations, such as the Clean Fuels Standard and the problems…
Looking back

10 YEARS OF MARCH CLASSIC

November 2020 - In recognition of Grain Farmers of Ontario’s 10th anniversary, Ontario Grain Farmer is celebrating some of the major achievements of our organization. The annual March Classic has grown into the largest grain-focused conference in eastern…
Vacant dwellings

CONVERSATIONS WITH BUSINESS EXPERTS

November 2020 - (J.M.) WHAT OPTIONS DO FARMERS HAVE WHEN IT COMES TO VACANT DWELLINGS ON FARMLAND? (N.M.) When it comes to dealing with a home or dwelling on farmland (other than your primary residence), farmers have options…
Respiratory health

PRECAUTIONS DURING HARVEST

November 2020 - THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC gives Ontario grain farmers yet another reason to wear a respiratory mask this fall. Potential allergens such as weed pollen and mould spores, as well as bacteria and dust, are present throughout…
Water management

THE ROLE OF FARM DRAINAGE

November 2020 - Water is a precious resource. The success of farm businesses and the health of our families depend on having a clean and abundant supply. Historically, agricultural technology has allowed us to manipulate the quantity and…
Cropside: SCN results explained

AGRONOMIC INFORMATION FROM ONTARIO'S CROP SPECIALISTS

November 2020 - WHEN IT COMES to soybean cyst nematode (SCN) testing, the fall is a perfect time to sample since it takes into account any significant SCN population changes that have occurred during the growing season. Remember,…
Greenhouse gases in agriculture

UNDERSTANDING EMISSIONS

November 2020 - WHILE GREENHOUSE GASES (ghg) are essential to making life on earth possible through the greenhouse effect, increased GHG levels in our atmosphere can have detrimental impacts. As a result, stronger emphasis has been placed on…
Recognizing leadership

HALL OF FAME HONOURS FORMER SYNGENTA PRESIDENT

November 2020 - WHEN JAY BRADSHAW joins a team — whether it be in sales, advocacy, or hockey — his mission is simply to make it better because he was there. While he calls this a lifelong philosophy…