Ontario Grain Farmer September 2023

SEPTEMBER 2023volume 14, number 9 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 Weed control for 2024 Treena Hein ENSURE THE BEST OUTCOMES NEXT YEAR From the CEO’s desk COLLABORATION IS KEY 4 Bin-busting wheat yields Lois Harris 10 Networking to grow great wheat Alexandra Dacey 12 Business side Conversations with business experts 9 GrainTALK newsletter An update on Grain Farmers of Ontario news and events 16 A look back at the season Kelsey Banks 14 Crop side Agronomic information from crop specialists 21 Professional agri-contractors Jeanine Moyer 18 Equipment readiness roundup Matt McIntosh 22 Testing for DON Alexandra Dacey 24 Grains on the Go Mary Feldskov 26 Good in Every Grain Updates on our campaign 30 Rural crime on the rise Ontario Grain Farmer 28 Cover photo courtesy of Brianne Curtis. BIODEGRADABLE POLY

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