March 2026

In this issue:

The terrible two

Snow mould and stripe (yellow) rust are a double disease challenge

March 2026 - Winter has been long, cold, and snowy. As spring arrives, how will you respond to protect your winter wheat crop? Snow mould and stripe (yellow) rust are caused by different fungal pathogens, but they share…

Dealing with corn’s most persistent pest

Keeping corn rootworm in check

March 2026 - Livestock-dense counties, including Huron, Perth, Middlesex, and Oxford, are among those dealing with the heaviest corn rootworm infestation. Dr. Jocelyn Smith has a favourite insect, and it’s one Ontario corn growers love to hate. As…
Rethinking the rules

From fertilizer economics to maturity group selection, fresh data is refining best practices for soybean production

March 2026 - New Ontario trials are refining fertilizer rates, maturity group selection and sulphur use—highlighting where small management shifts can protect yield and improve returns. From optimizing fertilizers to cropping practices, there are many long-held standards for…
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Cover crops before corn

Studies recommend their use before corn…but select wisely

March 2026 - Besides providing N benefits, researchers also found that harvesting a cover crop for forage only slightly reduces corn yield the next year. Ontario corn producers interested in cover crops’ nitrogen benefits can take heart: Research…
What to consider before expanding the farm

Conversations with business experts

March 2026 - HOW SHOULD FARMERS APPROACH EXPANSION, TO SET UP THEIR BUSINESS FOR LONG-TERM SUCCESS? At Farm Management Canada, we define farm expansion more broadly than simply getting bigger – it’s any intentional change meant to strengthen…
Are spray drones getting ahead of themselves?

This novel technology is advancing much faster than our understanding of its applicability and efficacy

March 2026 - As the enthusiasm for spray drones grows, this expert raises some fundamental questions about using them. With proper use, drones could offer a revolutionary technological advantage in spray applications. But what’s the right way to…
GrainTALK newsletter – GrainTALK for March 2026

An update on Grain Farmers of Ontario news and events

March 2026 - Your Grain Farmers of Ontario Team Here is our next installment of profiles of your Grain Farmers of Ontario staff to help introduce you to the team. Susan BlundellDirector of Communications Susan Blundell joined Grain…
How a UK farmer grows 235-bushel winter wheat

Lincolnshire farmer Mark Stubbs produces bin-busting yields by driving soil organic matter

March 2026 - Yield gains in winter wheat can be achieved by experimenting on the farm and treating wheat with as much care as more lucrative crops such as corn and soybeans. Tight row spacing, high plant populations,…
They go with the flow

Grain-carrying vessels gear up for a new shipping season

March 2026 - Inland navigation and the logistics of moving and loading ships in the Detroit River system requires precision management, efficiency, and effectiveness. With the spring thaw, Ontario grain once again starts making its way to overseas…
Protecting your sales and storage from payment default

The Grain Financial Protection Program safeguards the financial interests of grain producers or owners

March 2026 - If your dealer or storage facility becomes insolvent, you can make a claim for the grain for which you haven’t received payment. Defaults on grain delivery and storage are extremely rare. But in Ontario, if…
Be vigilant

How to inform and protect yourself as cybercriminals change tactics

March 2026 - Criminals traditionally defrauded farms and agribusinesses by chance. Now, they’re taking a more targeted approach to hit the agriculture sector where and when it’s most vulnerable. Fortunately though, cyber threat awareness, along with the number…
Closed Transfer Systems in Ontario

Agronomic information from Ontario's crop specialists

March 2026 - WHAT ARE CLOSED TRANSFER SYSTEMS? Closed Transfer Systems (CTS) are designed to move pesticides from their original containers into sprayers without exposing operators or the environment. For small-format jugs, these systems use specialized caps and…
The growing demand for winter wheat

Quality, sustainability and market development are attracting new buyers to this Ontario crop

March 2026 - As global markets shift, interest in Canada Eastern Soft Red Winter (CESRW) wheat is rising around the world. Ontario grain farmers grow the vast majority, about 80 per cent, of Canada’s winter wheat. And they’re…
From the CEO’s desk – March 2026

From the CEO's desk

March 2026 - Farmers’ resilience is being tested. Members need trust, leadership, and security beyond the protective shield that they normally keep over their families and their farms. Each year, Grain Farmers of Ontario holds district meetings in…

March 2026

The terrible two

Dealing with corn’s most persistent pest

Rethinking the rules

Cover crops before corn

What to consider before expanding the farm

Are spray drones getting ahead of themselves?

How a UK farmer grows 235-bushel winter wheat

They go with the flow

Protecting your sales and storage from payment default

Be vigilant

Closed Transfer Systems in Ontario

The growing demand for winter wheat

From the CEO’s desk – March 2026

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Weed control tips

From the CEO’s desk – October 2026

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March 2026

The terrible two

Dealing with corn’s most persistent pest

Rethinking the rules

Cover crops before corn

What to consider before expanding the farm

Are spray drones getting ahead of themselves?

GrainTALK newsletter – GrainTALK for March 2026

How a UK farmer grows 235-bushel winter wheat

They go with the flow

Protecting your sales and storage from payment default

Be vigilant

Closed Transfer Systems in Ontario

The growing demand for winter wheat

From the CEO’s desk – March 2026

Recommended:

Weed control tips

From the CEO’s desk – October 2026