Research roundup
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FIND OUT WHAT’S NEW IN THE WORLD OF RESEARCH Researchers discover stress response mechanism in plants Kyra Lightburn Plants aren’t psychic, yet they can sense the presence of weeds even before they are out-competed for…
Author: Ontario Grain Farmer
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Federal election 2015
- A NEW LIBERAL GOVERNMENT ON OCTOBER 19, Canadians voted for a majority Liberal government in the country’s 42nd general election. With strong support across Atlantic Canada, the North, and urban ridings within Vancouver, Winnipeg, Toronto,… -
Future of grain
- HIGHLIGHTING THE LATEST TECHNOLOGY IN GRAIN PRODUCTION AND UTILIZATION New grain terminal at the Port of Hamilton G3 Canada Limited (G3), headquartered in Winnipeg, Manitoba, is constructing a new lake terminal at the Port of… -
GFO Newsletter for December 2015
- GET THE LATEST NEWS FROM GRAIN FARMERS OF ONTARIO GOOD IN EVERY GRAIN RECEIVES CAMA RECOGNITION Grain Farmers of Ontario was honoured to be recognized at the Canadian Agri-Marketing Association (CAMA) Best of CAMA 2015… -
In the news
- NEWS BITES THAT MATTER DuPont and Caribou Biosciences announce strategic alliance DuPont and Caribou Biosciences, a leading developer of CRISPR-Cas technologies for genome editing, jointly announced a strategic alliance in October. As part of the… -
2016 Faces of Farming calendar
- FARMER COMBINES AERONAUTICS WITH AGRICULTURE IT’S BEEN NEARLY 112 years since the Wright brothers successfully completed the world’s first heavier-than-air flight, and almost 113 years since Norm Lamothe’s farm was first cultivated by his wife’s… -
New equipment spotlight
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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…
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Weed control tips
FALL MANAGEMENT
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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 – December 2025
From the CEO's desk
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As the calendar turns to December, Grain Farmers of Ontario concludes its milestone 15th year. Building on the foundation of its three founding organizations — the Ontario Wheat Producers’ Marketing Board, Ontario Corn Producers’ Association,…