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GFO Newsletter for March 2016

March 2016 - GET THE LATEST NEWS FROM GRAIN FARMERS OF ONTARIO NEW DATABASE FOR PBR The Canadian Seed Trade Association has created a new database for Plant Breeder Rights (PBR). The intent of the website is to…
GFO Newsletter for February 2016

February 2016 - GET THE LATEST NEWS FROM GRAIN FARMERS OF ONTARIO GROWER ADVISORY REGARDING USE OF MANIPULATOR Manipulator is a plant growth regulator for use on wheat. This product is approved for use in Canada and the…
In the news

February 2016 - NEWS BITES THAT MATTER Maple Glen Soybean Named Seed of the Year Maple Glen, a game-changing short-season soybean developed in eastern Ontario, was recently honoured as the 2015 Seed of the Year. Maple Glen was…
Research roundup

February 2016 - FIND OUT WHAT’S NEW IN THE WORLD OF RESEARCH Soy Bioproducts Lisa McLean for Soy 20/20 Most soybean growers have heard the stories about Henry Ford’s enthusiasm for soybeans. Ford famously championed soy — along…
Future of grain

February 2016 - HIGHLIGHTING THE LATEST TECHNOLOGY IN GRAIN PRODUCTION AND UTILIZATION Start your engines: a 200,000-acre promise by Lisa McLean, AgInnovation Ontario A California tech company is driving towards a piece of the lucrative motor oil market…
Research roundup

January 2016 - FIND OUT WHAT’S NEW IN THE WORLD OF RESEARCH The chilling effects of cold temperature stress Anna Wassermann The cold stress effect in northern climates on soybeans and winter wheat in the spring is more…
GFO Newsletter for January 2016

January 2016 - GET THE LATEST NEWS FROM GRAIN FARMERS OF ONTARIO IMPORTANT NOTICE TO WHEAT PRODUCERS In 2015, a new growth regulator was approved for Canadian wheat production known as Manipulator. Manipulator is registered in Canada but…
In the news

January 2016 - NEWS BITES THAT MATTER Agri-food innovations recognized The Premier’s Award for Agri-Food Innovation Excellence recognizes and celebrates the agri-food producers, processors, organizations, and rural communities who through their innovative ideas and projects are helping strengthen…
Agri-Marketer of the Year

January 2016 - RECOGNITION FOR ADVOCATE OF MODERN AGRICULTURE AT THE 2015 Canadian Agri-Marketing Association (CAMA) Best of CAMA awards, Stephen Denys was named Agri-Marketer of the Year. Denys is vice president of sales and marketing for Pride…
Future of grain

January 2016 - HIGHLIGHTING THE LATEST TECHNOLOGY IN GRAIN PRODUCTION AND UTILIZATION Authority herbicide now available to eastern Canadian soybean growers FMC of Canada has announced the registration of Authority 480 herbicide for eastern Canadian soybean crops. Previously…