AUGUST 2023 volume 14, number 08 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 Women on board Rebecca Hannam CELEBRATING DIVERSITY IN DISTRICT LEADERSHIP From the CEO’s desk A BRIGHT FUTURE 4 2023 agronomy update Kelsey Banks 12 Leadership matters Ontario Grain Farmer 10 Business side Conversations with business experts 17 GrainTALK newsletter An update on Grain Farmers of Ontario news and events 18 Sustainability and the value chain Lisa Ashton 14 Crop side Agronomic information from crop specialists 27 Weed science research Jeanine Moyer 20 Ontario mill fills a niche market Lois Harris 24 Women in STEM Barb Keith 28 Farm women and mental health Mary Feldskov 30 Rural childcare challenges Mary Feldskov 32 Good in Every Grain Updates on our campaign 34 BIODEGRADABLE POLY
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