Ontario Grain Farmer February 2023

FEBRUARY 2023 volume 14, number 4 ONTARIO GRAIN FARMERis published 9 times a year (December/January, February, March, April/May, June/July, August, September, October, and November) through Grain Farmers of Ontario. Distribution is to all Ontario barley, corn, oat, soybean, and wheat farmer-members. Associate Membership Subscription available upon request. Views and opinions expressed in this magazine are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the policies of Grain Farmers of Ontario. Seek professional advice before undertaking any recommendations or suggestions presented in this magazine. PUBLICATIONS MAIL AGREEMENT NO. 40065283. Return undeliverable items to Grain Farmers of Ontario, 679 Southgate Drive, Guelph, ON N1G 4S2. © Grain Farmers of Ontario all rights reserved. Publisher: Grain Farmers of Ontario, Phone: 1-800-265-0550, Website: www.gfo.ca; Managing Editor: Mary Feldskov; Production Co-ordinator: Kim Ratz; Advertising Sales: Joanne Tichborne 6 ON THE COVER Bringing science to the farm Owen Roberts EXTENSION CONNECTS SCIENTISTS AND PRODUCERS From the CEO’s desk INVESTMENT REAPS REWARDS 4 Nitrogen management research Treena Hein 10 Cereal straw yield potential Matt McIntosh 14 Business side Conversations with business experts 9 GrainTALK newsletter An update on Grain Farmers of Ontario news and events 18 Breeding innovations Melanie Epp 16 Crop side Agronomic information from crop specialists 25 Taking the fight to Fusarium Lois Harris 22 Alternative grain drying systems Matt McIntosh 26 Gifting a legacy Mary Feldskov 28 Investing in future leaders Ontario Grain Farmer 30 Tackling SCN with technology Rebecca Hannam 32 Good in Every Grain Updates on our campaign 34 BIODEGRADABLE POLY

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