November 2024

In this issue:

Awarding innovation

CANADA’S OUTDOOR FARM SHOW INNOVATION PROGRAM AWARDS

November 2024 - INNOVATION HAS DRIVEN ADVANCES IN AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGY FOR CENTURIES – at the turn of the 20th century, a Canadian farmer could feed 10 people; today, that number tops 120. The constant turning of the wheels…

Remembering the Farmerettes

SUPPORTING THE WAR EFFORT ON THE HOME FRONT

November 2024 - BASED WRITER, PHOTOGRAPHER, AND HISTORIAN, remembers when she first found a small black and white photo while sorting through some of her husband’s belongings after he passed away in 2016. “I came to a tiny…
Small farm revival

EASTERN AND NORTHERN ONTARIO MENNONITE COMMUNITIES GROW

November 2024 - IF YOU DROVE AROUND RENFREW COUNTY TODAY or any day stretching back to many decades ago, you’d see many underused or abandoned historic farms, typically 100 acres in size. The farmhouse and buildings may be…
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Leadership journey – Tyler Robertson

2024-25 AMERICAN SOYBEAN ASSOCIATION CORTEVA YOUNG LEADER PROGRAM

November 2024 - EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION WITH GOVERNMENT AND CONSUMERS IS KEY TO THE FUTURE SUCCESS of the agriculture industry, according to Tyler Robertson, a farmer from Chatham-Kent. Robertson has been selected to participate in the 2024-25 American Soybean…
Provincial energy development policy

SAFEGUARDS FOR PRIME FARMLAND

November 2024 - IN AUGUST 2024, THE GOVERNMENT OF ONTARIO ANNOUNCED a wide-reaching plan to significantly expand Ontario’s energy production capacity. From refurbishing the province’s existing nuclear facilities to expanding solar and wind power capability, the intention is…
Tar spot: field report

AGRONOMIC INFORMATION FROM ONTARIO'S CROP SPECIALISTS

November 2024 - 1. DETECTION Since 2021, the first signs of tar spot stroma (black spots) have been observed during the first two weeks of July in southwestern Ontario. The warm, humid conditions (relative humidity < 75 per…
GrainTALK for November 2024

AN UPDATE ON GRAIN FARMERS OF ONTARIO NEWS AND EVENTS

November 2024 - 2025 MARCH CLASSIC Save the date! The 2025 March Classic, Leading the Way, will be held Tuesday, March 18, at RBC in London, Ontario. Join us as Grain Farmers of Ontario celebrates 15 years of…
Avoid grain elevator hazards

INNOVATIVE ELECTRICAL MONITORING SYSTEM

November 2024 - KEEPING CRITICAL EQUIPMENT LIKE GRAIN DRYERS AND FANS operating during peak harvest season is essential to maintaining optimal grain quality and yield. So, how can you prevent breakdowns, or worse, a fire that could lead…
Artificial intelligence on the farm

CAN DATA POWER WEED CONTROL?

November 2024 - AS FARMERS CONTINUE TO ENCOUNTER NEW OR RESISTANT WEEDS in their fields, they are looking for alternative ways to win the battle against these unwanted plants. A new company on the scene believes they have…
LENS technology

NEW NUTRIENT TESTING SYSTEM CONTINUES EVOLVING

November 2024 - “WOULDN’T IT BE GREAT IF …?” That’s likely been the spark behind conversations leading to the creation of new technologies, from systems that plant seed with greater precision to designs that enhance grain handling and…
Farm insurance review

CONVERSATIONS WITH BUSINESS EXPERTS

November 2024 - (J.M.) WHAT DO GRAIN FARMERS NEED TO KNOW ABOUT REVIEWING INSURANCE POLICIES? (M.B.) Insurance is part of a good risk management plan, and as business owners, farmers should have a good understanding of their insurance…
Tradition meets innovation

FROM THE CEO'S DESK

November 2024 - IN EARLY OCTOBER, GRAIN FARMERS OF ONTARIO HOSTED A VIP RECEPTION on opening day following the parade at the International Plowing Match (IPM) held near Lindsay, Ontario. The IPM is one of those traditional activities…

November 2024

Awarding innovation

Remembering the Farmerettes

Small farm revival

Leadership journey – Tyler Robertson

Provincial energy development policy

Tar spot: field report

Avoid grain elevator hazards

Artificial intelligence on the farm

LENS technology

Farm insurance review

Tradition meets innovation

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Weed control tips

From the CEO’s desk – February 2026

GrainTALK Newsletter

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November 2024

Awarding innovation

Remembering the Farmerettes

Small farm revival

Leadership journey – Tyler Robertson

Provincial energy development policy

Tar spot: field report

GrainTALK for November 2024

Avoid grain elevator hazards

Artificial intelligence on the farm

LENS technology

Farm insurance review

Tradition meets innovation

Recommended:

Weed control tips

From the CEO’s desk – February 2026