Research Roundup
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FIND OUT WHAT’S NEW IN THE WORLD OF RESEARCH High oil soybeans in the works Joey Sabljic In the search for greener, alternative fuels, soybeans are among Ontario’s most available, renewable and cheapest sources of…
Author: Ontario Grain Farmer
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In the news
- NEWS BITES THAT MATTER Soy-based sealant tested Grey County Department of Transportation is trying a new soy-based asphalt sealant on a one kilometre stretch of road near Owen Sound. The sealant, which was featured in… -
Research Roundup
- FIND OUT WHAT’S NEW IN THE WORLD OF RESEARCH MORE SPOT-ON READINGS FOR SPROUTING DAMAGE Joey Sabljic Ontario’s typically damp fall seasons and growing conditions lead to wheat sprouting prematurely in the head before harvest.… -
Future of Grain
- HIGHLIGHTING THE LATEST TECHNOLOGY IN GRAIN PRODUCTION AND UTILIZATION Mycogen announces new brand Corn hybrids once offered from Mycogen Seeds can now be found under a new brand – Properity. According to the company, the… -
Trading futures yourself
- OPPORTUNITIES AND RISKS many growers have understandably been frustrated at not being able to capture the price spikes seen in grain futures over the past few years. Local buyers are often unable to pass on… -
The wheat results are in
- THE HARVEST SURVEY IS ALMOST COMPLETE AND THE RESULTS OF THIS YEAR’S WHEAT CROP ARE NOW AVAILABLE AS THE 2010 wheat harvest wraps up so does the data collection and final reporting on the Ontario… -
In the news
- NEWS BITES THAT MATTER AGCARE AND OFAC EXPLORE UNION Two groups heavily involved in public outreach have announced they are working towards an amalgamation. AgCare (Agricultural Groups Concerned About Resources and the Environment) and the… -
RMP pilot extension announced
- GFO’S NEXT GOAL IS TO MAKE THIS EXTENSION FULLY FUNDED AND PERMANENT grain farmers of ontario is very pleased with the recent announcement of the RMP pilot extension made by the province’s Minister of Agriculture,… -
In the news
- NEWS BITES THAT MATTER WINTER CEREAL PERFORMANCE TRIALS AVAILABLE ON LINE The Winter Cereal performance trials are now complete and available online at www.gocereals.ca. A hard copy of the trials will be distributed with the… -
Research Roundup
- FIND OUT WHAT’S NEW IN THE WORLD OF RESEARCH THESE CROP RESIDUES ARE GOOD FOR YOUR SOIL Joey Sabljic Annually adding crop residues to soil is vital for sustaining its quality and health, says a…
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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,…