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

January 2021

In this issue:

Field observations

WINTER UPDATES

January 2021 - January 22, 2021 GrainTALK Farmers Forum: Corn rootworm resistance Monday, February 8 7 p.m.Grain Farmers of Ontario is hosting a GrainTALK Farmers Forum on corn rootworm resistance. The event speakers are being finalized, but will…
Ontario grains spotlight

DOMESTIC FOOD SECTOR INITIATIVES

January 2021 - THE YEAR 2020 has been a challenging year on several fronts and most of us are hoping that a new year will bring a fresh start and the beginning of things going back to normal,…
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The opportunity for corn

MARKET INTELLIGENCE

January 2021 - 2020 WAS CERTAINLY a tumultuous year for corn farmers in Ontario. Nobody could have foreseen the market upset that COVID-19 had on grain markets in early 2020. As we look forward into 2021 and beyond,…
A story of sustainable verification

THE CANADIAN SEED INSTITUTE

January 2021 - GRAIN FARMERS OF ONTARIO has been actively monitoring sustainability issues over the last decade. Within this time, natural evolution has occurred within the market demands we have experienced. The sustainable production of soybeans is at…
Look for light this winter

PREVENT AND REMEDY SAD ON THE FARM

January 2021 - FARMERS ARE WELL accustomed to stress, but the dark winter months can bring additional challenges for one’s mental well-being. A COMMON STRUGGLE Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression which manifests at specific…
Water management

A SECOND LOOK AT FARM DRAINAGE

January 2021 - 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…
Being involved

FROM THE CEO'S DESK

January 2021 - FARMER-MEMBERS HAVE been the cornerstone of our organization since its inception — after all, it was you who asked for the merger of our legacy organizations. The input of our farmer-members shapes what we do…
Are you a bull or a bear?

UNDERSTANDING YOUR MARKETING STYLE

January 2021 - WITH THE MARKETS shifting from a bear to a bull market in the last few months, I thought I’d provide some practical advice on how you, as grain farmers, can navigate the current choppy waters.…
Farm asset transfers

CONVERSATIONS WITH BUSINESS EXPERTS

January 2021 - (J.M.) HOW ARE ASSETS ACCOUNTED FOR IN A FARM TRANSITION? (A.D.) When it comes to transitioning the family farm and thinking about retirement, farming parents are faced with the difficult decision of what to do…
Cropside: N credits from manure

AGRONOMIC INFORMATION FROM ONTARIO'S CROP SPECIALISTS

January 2021 - HOW MUCH NITROGEN (N) will be available next spring, from manure applied after harvest will depend on a number of factors. Factors range from manure and soil characteristics in the field to weather conditions –…
Strong leadership

2020 WOMEN’S GRAIN SYMPOSIUM

January 2021 - THE THIRD GRAIN Farmers of Ontario Women’s Grain Symposium was held at the end of November 2020. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the event was held online during three morning sessions that focused on resiliency,…
Market review 2019-2020

COVID-19 AND CHINESE DEMAND CREATE VOLATILITY

January 2021 - THE IMPACT OF the COVID-19 pandemic came fast and furious, causing sharp losses across all markets. Although grain and oilseed prices rebounded after the initial shock in mid-March 2020, the lingering effects of the pandemic…
Ontario wheat holds strong

2020 EXTREMES

January 2021 - WHEAT IS HARVESTED somewhere in the world every month except February. The constant global supply makes it challenging to keep tabs on the dynamics of wheat marketing. Todd Austin, marketing manager for Grain Farmers of…
A new era

USING TECHNOLOGY TO MARKET YOUR CROP

January 2021 - THE GOAL OF Grain Discovery’s new buy-sell app is to provide a reliable way to save time and costs and create greater transparency for farmers, buyers, and the entire grain value chain. The app, launched…
GrainTALK for December 2020

AN UPDATE ON GRAIN FARMERS OF ONTARIO NEWS AND EVENTS

January 2021 - FROM THE CHAIRA Q&A with Grain Farmers of Ontario chair, Markus Haerle. You have now served the maximum three-year term as chair of Grain Farmers of Ontario. What are the highlights from your time as chair?…