Ontario grains spotlight
DOMESTIC FOOD SECTOR INITIATIVES
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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,…
January 2021
In this issue:
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The opportunity for corn
MARKET INTELLIGENCE
- 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
- 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… -
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Look for light this winter
PREVENT AND REMEDY SAD ON THE FARM
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- (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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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?…