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

Research roundup

August 2014 - FIND OUT WHAT’S NEW IN THE WORLD OF RESEARCH Groundwater models target nitrate levels Maritza Vatta Extreme weather and climate trends are being analyzed to determine their impact on nitrate levels in groundwater. University of…
Web Special

Grain farming featured on 2014 food writer tour

June 2014 - 70 WRITERS VISIT THE BURNETT FARM NEAR ORANGEVILLE SINCE 2005, FARM & FOOD CARE Ontario has organized 22 food writer/media tours for approximately 400 participants in the Toronto and Ottawa areas. Participants have included journalists for media outlets…
Future of Grain

June 2014 - HIGHLIGHTING THE LATEST TECHNOLOGY IN GRAIN PRODUCTION AND UTILIZATION New guide available for scouting Pythium root rot in soybean Producing high soybean yields begins with establishing an even stand of vigorous plants. Studies have been…
GFO Newsletter for June/July 2014

June 2014 - GET THE LATEST NEWS FROM GRAIN FARMERS OF ONTARIO Good in Every Grain Whether in our food, fuel, or furniture, every grain brings a natural and sustainable solution to our everyday lives. From the farmers…
In the news

June 2014 - NEWS BITES THAT MATTER New Professorship in Wheat Breeding filled Grain Farmers of Ontario is pleased to announce the new Professorship in Wheat Breeding has been filled by Dr. Ali Navabi. Dr. Navabi has extensive…
Research roundup

June 2014 - FIND OUT WHAT’S NEW IN THE WORLD OF RESEARCH Blocking light to improve herbicide resistance Maritza Vatta A few basic changes to decrease light hitting the ground in the field could help the fight against…
Research roundup

June 2014 - FIND OUT WHAT’S NEW IN THE WORLD OF RESEARCH Blocking light to improve herbicide resistance Maritza Vatta A few basic changes to decrease light hitting the ground in the field could help the fight against…
Future of Grain

June 2014 - HIGHLIGHTING THE LATEST TECHNOLOGY IN GRAIN PRODUCTION AND UTILIZATION New guide available for scouting Pythium root rot in soybean Producing high soybean yields begins with establishing an even stand of vigorous plants. Studies have been…
Research roundup

April 2014 - FIND OUT WHAT’S NEW IN THE WORLD OF RESEARCH Hand held device in the works for mycotoxin detection in grains Maritza Vatta An affordable hand-held test for mycotoxins is being developed for farmers. University of…
In the news

April 2014 - NEWS BITES THAT MATTER Ontario Agricultural Hall of Fame Inductees announced The Ontario Agricultural Hall of Fame Association has announced it will induct four leaders into the Hall of Fame Gallery at Country Heritage Park…