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

Author: Claire Cowan

Plan for a smooth and efficient planting season

March 2012 - TWO FARMERS OFFER ADVICE ON HOW TO MAKE THE BEST OF THE PLANTING SEASON planting is just around the corner and with the memory of last season’s depressing planting conditions still fresh, many farmers are…
Shaping young farm leaders

February 2012 - GRAINS IN ACTION PROGRAM IS SET FOR ANOTHER GREAT YEAR farming is so often a solitary line of work. But, like any other industry, it’s important for farmers to keep on top of current trends…
March Classic to be a big hit

February 2012 - GRAIN FARMERS OF ONTARIO’S ANNUAL CONFERENCE EXPECTED TO ATTRACT TOP FARMERS WITH HIGH QUALITY SPEAKERS the march classic is the largest grain-focused conference in Eastern Canada drawing upwards of 500 attendees from farms across Ontario.…
Winning spring wheat yields

February 2012 - SPRING WHEAT CHALLENGE WINNERS ANNOUNCED the results of Grain Farmers of Ontario’s second annual Spring Wheat Challenge are in and three impressive farmers have now gained bragging rights and a monetary prize for their yields.…
The Big Picture: Petit Chefs learn about food and farming

February 2012 - THE FARMERS FEED CITIES EVENT SERIES TAKES A SEAT AT THE KIDS’ TABLE it’s no secret that the kid’s table is more fun than the boring conversation taking place across the room at the grown…
Maintaining yields and improving water quality

January 2012 - A SOURCE WATER PROTECTION PROJECT IN OXFORD COUNTY SEES SUCCESS clean drinking water is easy to take for granted in a province which is surrounded by the Great Lakes. But, some communities experience alarming rates…
Dispelling myths and opening eyes to farming

January 2012 - GFO’S PRESENCE AT THE ROYAL HAD A BIG IMPACT “Why do farmers let the plants die in the field?’ “Doesn’t it take MORE energy to make ethanol than it produces?” “Is there a lot…
Farmers recognized for high yield

January 2012 - SOYBEAN YIELD CHALLENGE AND WINTER WHEAT CHALLENGE WINNERS no one can claim it was an easy growing season, but many farmers did make the best of it. Impressive crops came out of the Soybean Yield…
Web Special

Herbicide resistance takes centre stage at weed conference

November 2011 - SOLUTIONS TO RESISTANCE DISCUSSED AMONG CANADA’S BEST WEED SCIENTISTS Weed scientists from across Canada met this week in Niagara Falls at the Canadian Weed Science Society annual conference. This is a great opportunity for public…
Leaders in the making

October 2011 - GRAIN FARMERS OF ONTARIO SPONSORS A YOUNG COUPLE FOR THE AMERICAN SOYBEAN ASSOCIATION AND DUPONT YOUNG LEADER PROGRAM supporting young farmers and grooming future leaders is an activity Grain Farmers of Ontario takes seriously. Which…