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In the news

September 2014 - NEWS BITES THAT MATTER Cribit Seeds hosts 25th anniversary celebrations In July, Cribit Seeds celebrated its 25th anniversary alongside the Waterloo Soil and Crop Improvement Association’s (WSCIA) first anniversary by hosting an open house. Nearly…
Future of Grain

September 2014 - HIGHLIGHTING THE LATEST TECHNOLOGY IN GRAIN PRODUCTION AND UTILIZATION The Most Profitable Acre Challenge Ontario corn and soybean farmers are invited to enter The Most Profitable Acre Challenge, a contest that tests business savvy, celebrates…
GFO Newsletter for August 2014

August 2014 - GET THE LATEST NEWS FROM GRAIN FARMERS OF ONTARIO 2014 Annual General Meeting Grain Farmers of Ontario’s 2014 Annual General Meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 9 at Craigowan Golf Club in Woodstock. The…
In the news

August 2014 - NEWS BITES THAT MATTER Premier Equipment celebrates new store On Saturday, June 21, a grand opening event was held to celebrate the new Premier Equipment Ltd. Store in Elmira, Ontario. The event drew large crowds…
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…
Moving agriculture forward

August 2014 - A MESSAGE FROM MINISTER LEAL I AM VERY proud to be your new Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, and honoured that Premier Wynne has asked me to serve in this capacity. During her…
Future of Grain

August 2014 - HIGHLIGHTING THE LATEST TECHNOLOGY IN GRAIN PRODUCTION AND UTILIZATION New corn nitrogen test Grain Farmers of Ontario has recently approved funding for a research project conducted by Dr. Manish Raizada at the University of Guelph.…
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…
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…