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Grain Farmers of Ontario

Author: Ontario Grain Farmer

Assurance in the face of wet weather

September 2013 - RISK MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS during the summer of 2013, many parts of the province experienced a barrage of bad weather. In June, some areas saw more than twice the average monthly rainfall, which heightened the risk…
Research roundup

September 2013 - FIND OUT WHAT’S NEW IN THE WORLD OF RESEARCH DNA barcoding for weeds Megan Cowie An innovative University of Guelph technique called DNA barcoding is paving the way for quick weed identification and more effective…
Future of Grain

September 2013 - HIGHLIGHTING THE LATEST TECHNOLOGY IN GRAIN PRODUCTION AND UTILIZATION Agriculture Ministers annual meeting In July, federal, provincial and territorial (FPT) agriculture Ministers held their annual meeting which this year focused on the potential of Growing…
Field tested: Case IH Magnum 225CVT Tractor

September 2013 - CASE IH MAGNUM 225CVT TRACTOR A review by farmers for farmers Keith Buckley jim callaghan joe hickson lindsay, ON lindsay, ON Lindsay, ON the case…
Future of Grain

July 2013 - HIGHLIGHTING THE LATEST TECHNOLOGY IN GRAIN PRODUCTION AND UTILIZATION Scouting from the sky Farmers in Ontario now have access to a new scouting tool that will help them monitor crop stress, weeds, insects, diseases, and…
In the news

July 2013 - NEWS BITES THAT MATTER New Canadian Wheat Alliance The Government of Canada, the Government of Saskatchewan and the University of Saskatchewan have announced the creation of a new Canadian Wheat Alliance (CWA). This initiative will…
Research roundup

July 2013 - FIND OUT WHAT’S NEW IN THE WORLD OF RESEARCH For better nutrient application, try the old 4 Rs Samantha Beattie Every spring, growers face the age-old problem of determining the best soil nutrient applications, without sacrificing…
GFO Newsletter for July/August 2013

July 2013 - GET THE LATEST NEWS FROM GRAIN FARMERS OF ONTARIO Agronomy Research Insert Attached on the opposite page you will find the latest update on research being funded by Grain Farmers of Ontario. This insert focuses…
Field tested

July 2013 - JOHN DEERE S660 S-SERIES COMBINE A review by farmers for farmers david fraser jeremy nixon robert parks ottawa, ON north gower, ON kanata,…
Research roundup

May 2013 - FIND OUT WHAT’S NEW IN THE WORLD OF RESEARCH Better corn yields with less fertilizer Samantha Beattie University of Guelph researchers are looking to China to find particular genes that make corn plants more tolerant…