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: Ontario Grain Farmer

In the news

November 2015 - NEWS BITES THAT MATTER DuPont Pioneer supports nutrition programs DuPont Pioneer announced the launch of its ‘Full Belly! Full Mind!’ grant program that will provide support to qualified school and community-based breakfast and nutrition programs…
GFO Newsletter for November 2015

November 2015 - GET THE LATEST NEWS FROM GRAIN FARMERS OF ONTARIO CREATING A STRONGER WORKFORCE Canada’s agriculture and agri-food industry offers high-quality career options with competitive wages, but agriculture employers still find it challenging to attract and…
Research roundup

November 2015 - FIND OUT WHAT’S NEW IN THE WORLD OF RESEARCH Nitrogen test will increase profit and sustainability Elisabeth Aerts Nitrogen (N), an essential element required for plant growth, is vital to crop health. Side dressing allows…
Ecolube production update

November 2015 - LUBRICANT TO BE MADE FROM ONTARIO SOYBEANS A NEW VEGETABLE oil-based multi-purpose lubricant for sale in Canada is about to become a bit more local. PHOTO: SMART EARTH CORPORATION’S ECOLUBE PRODUCT. Already manufactured in Toronto,…
Future of grain

November 2015 - HIGHLIGHTING THE LATEST TECHNOLOGY IN GRAIN PRODUCTION AND UTILIZATION “Seed for Life” contest DuPont Pioneer launched a new contest for Eastern Canadian farmers at this year’s Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show. The “Seed For Life” contest…
New equipment spotlight

November 2015 - LATEST FIELD OFFERINGS THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER and fall, equipment manufacturers launched their latest offerings at farm shows and special events across North America. For grain farmers, there are several new tractor, combine, and technology offerings…
In the news

October 2015 - NEWS BITES THAT MATTER Seed and pesticide bag collection program expanding province wide Starting in 2016, farmers in all regions of the province will have access to a permanent seed and pesticide bag collection program…
GFO Newsletter for October 2015

October 2015 - GET THE LATEST NEWS FROM GRAIN FARMERS OF ONTARIO ONTARIO PROVINCIAL PREMISES REGISTRY Established in 2008, the Provincial Premises Registry (PPR) registers unique parcels of land in Ontario associated with agri-food activities. Being able to…
Future of grain

October 2015 - HIGHLIGHTING THE LATEST TECHNOLOGY IN GRAIN PRODUCTION AND UTILIZATION Ontario Corn Fed Beef new export opportunity Ontario Corn Fed Beef (OCFB), a premium beef brand owned and operated by Ontario beef farmers, is expanding into…
Research roundup

October 2015 - FIND OUT WHAT’S NEW IN THE WORLD OF RESEARCH UAVs offer new perspective on plant health Allison Sears Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs)—remote controlled aircraft with cameras mounted on them—are helping farmers and researchers detect early…