June 2026

In this issue:

Across Canada, Across Borders

What Ontario grain farmers can learn from the Canada-U.S. trade reset

June 2026 - Trade policy is reshaping the outlook for farmers as political decisions abroad increasingly influence prices, market access, and investment confidence at home. The real storms shaping Canadian agriculture are increasingly political, not just meteorological. From…

Field Observations

SUMMER 2026

June 2026 - September 17, 2026 The grain corn crop is moving toward physiological maturity, also known as black layer, as the month progresses. Soybean harvest is just beginning on early-season varieties, with more acres expected to come…
Short-term savings, long-term costs

Federal research cuts aim to reduce spending, but may risk billions in future farm productivity and export potential

June 2026 - As public research capacity shrinks, farmers face potential limits on future crop development, prompting calls to protect Canada’s seed innovation system and maintain competitiveness. The nature of agriculture demands two key traits of participants: optimism…
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Tools, tactics and trade-offs in resistance management

How growers across Canada are adapting to region-specific resistance risks

June 2026 - From waterhemp and ryegrass in the East to kochia and wild oats in the West, Canada’s weed challenges and resistance risks are shaped by local conditions, cropping systems, and evolving management strategies. Herbicide resistance is…
Expropriation explained: What farmers need to know

Conversations with business experts

June 2026 - Q: WHAT IS LAND EXPROPRIATION? A: Expropriation is the forced taking of land by the government for public purposes without the consent of the owner, but the government compensates the owner for the taking. Q:…
Farming through change

From slower markets to global volatility, Keith Black looks back on 12 years of leadership

June 2026 - Conventional wisdom often warns against thinking too much about the past because there’s no changing it. Yet there’s a difference between living in it and fondly reflecting on where a person’s come from and what…
Dual-edged technology helping wheat growers

A smartphone app can monitor for FHB and estimate head counts

June 2026 - The WheatScanR app is a new technological tool to help researchers and wheat growers monitor Fusarium head blight (FHB) and estimate wheat head counts for yield predictions. In 1996, Fusarium head blight (FHB) decimated more…
GrainTALK newsletter – GrainTALK for June/July 2026

An update on Grain Farmers of Ontario news and events

June 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. Liam JamesonPolicy Analyst Liam Jameson joined Grain Farmers…
Getting more for less

Leveraging the interconnectivity of soil chemistry, biology, and structure for healthier soils and better crops

June 2026 - Soil scientist and farmer Jill Clapperton provides insights on practical soil management strategies tailored to individual farm conditions rather than one-size-fits-all prescriptions. “Everything is connected. Everything we do starts with soil health.” Jill Clapperton, a…
Raising the bar on oat yields

Agronomic information from Ontario's crop specialists

June 2026 - Oats provide an excellent opportunity to diversify crop rotations. When managed well, they can be both productive and profitable for Ontario growers. The success of an oat crop is a function of variety selection, management…
Building heartier, healthier farm communities

Just in time: a new era of physical and mental farmer wellness arrives

June 2026 - Across Canada, health-related initiatives have been launched that underscore how farming has complexities that have gone unknown or misunderstood for decades. A new era of farmer wellness awareness – mental and physical – has arrived.…
From the CEO’s desk – June/July 2026

From the CEO's desk

June 2026 - Agriculture is built on more than the crops we grow. It’s built on the people willing to step forward, to learn, and most importantly, to lead. A strong farm sector needs strong leaders, and that’s…

June 2026

Across Canada, Across Borders

Field Observations

Short-term savings, long-term costs

Tools, tactics and trade-offs in resistance management

Expropriation explained: What farmers need to know

Farming through change

Dual-edged technology helping wheat growers

Getting more for less

Raising the bar on oat yields

Building heartier, healthier farm communities

From the CEO’s desk – June/July 2026

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Weed control tips

From the CEO’s desk – October 2026

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June 2026

Across Canada, Across Borders

Field Observations

Short-term savings, long-term costs

Tools, tactics and trade-offs in resistance management

Expropriation explained: What farmers need to know

Farming through change

Dual-edged technology helping wheat growers

GrainTALK newsletter – GrainTALK for June/July 2026

Getting more for less

Raising the bar on oat yields

Building heartier, healthier farm communities

From the CEO’s desk – June/July 2026

Recommended:

Weed control tips

From the CEO’s desk – October 2026