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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

April 2026

In this issue:

Putting the 4Rs to work on Ontario farms

The renewed 4R program links profitability, sustainability, and verified practices

- Renewed industry collaboration and growing retailer certification are expanding Ontario’s 4R Nutrient Stewardship program, giving grain farmers practical tools, trusted advice, and stronger environmental credibility. Efficient nutrient management is an economic, environmental, and personal priority…

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Weed control tips

FALL MANAGEMENT

- Many farmers have witnessed the value of applying herbicides in the fall for the management of winter annual and biennial/perennial weeds (Figure 1). Often, they will see both a reduction in density and a delay…

From the CEO’s desk – April/May 2026

From the CEO's desk

- In an uncertain world, reliability matters. Global agriculture is increasingly shaped by geopolitics, supply chain disruptions, and shifting trade policies. In recent years, input costs, particularly fertilizer costs, have been affected by export restrictions, shipping…