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

Future of Grain

September 2010 - HIGHLIGHTING THE LATEST TECHNOLOGY IN GRAIN PRODUCTION AND UTILIZATION Monsanto and BASF team up Seed and chemical giants have recently announced plans to work together to develop genetically modified wheat. Although the two companies have…
The Big Picture: An unlikely pair

September 2010 - WHAT NON-FARMERS ARE SAYING ABOUT FARMING ORGANIC AGRICULTURE AND GENETIC ENGINEERING PARTNER UP FOR A UNIQUE LOOK AT AGRICULTURE’S FUTURE typically pitted against one another in both philosophical and scientific debate, organic agriculture and genetic…
RMP pilot extension announced

September 2010 - 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

September 2010 - 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…
Future of Grain

July 2010 - HIGHLIGHTING THE LATEST TECHNOLOGY IN GRAIN PRODUCTION AND UTILIZATION
Future of Grain

July 2010 - HIGHLIGHTING THE LATEST TECHNOLOGY IN GRAIN PRODUCTION AND UTILIZATION Caramba fungicide registered in Canada BASF Canada recently announced that it has received Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) registration for its Caramba fungicide for use on…
In the news

July 2010 - NEWS BITES THAT MATTER Regional winners of the Premier’s Award announced The Premier’s Award for Agri-Food Innovation Excellence recognizes innovative farmers across the province. The five-year, $2.5 million award was announced in the 2006 provincial…
Research Roundup

July 2010 - FIND OUT WHAT’S NEW IN THE WORLD OF RESEARCH Teaming up to tell soy’s story Rebecca Hannam Soybean research is about more than field conditions and yield. At the University of Guelph, it’s also about…
Growers go south for farm inputs

May 2010 - PURCHASING US CROP PROTECTION PRODUCTS WHILE THE RISING Canadian dollar has been problematic for Ontario producers there are some benefits to be gained in the form of cheaper farm inputs. Increasingly, growers are using the…
Embracing expansion

May 2010 - THE CANADIAN INTERNATIONAL GRAINS INSTITUTE HAS SEEN GREAT GROWTH offering programs and technical support to domestic producers and customers of Canadian grains since 1972, the Canadian International Grains Institute (CIGI) has recently opened its doors…