NOVEMBER 2023 volume 15, number 2 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 and Sponsorship Consultant: Joanne Tichborne 6 ON THE COVER Farming smarter Matt McIntosh EXPANSION OF THE PAN-CANADIAN SMART FARM NETWORK From the CEO’s desk FARMING FOR THE FUTURE 4 As seen at the show Mary Feldskov 10 New hybrid corn traits available Ontario Grain Farmer 14 Business side Conversations with business experts 9 GrainTALK newsletter An update on Grain Farmers of Ontario news and events 18 Keeping your data safe Treena Hein 16 Crop side Agronomic information from crop specialists 20 Celebrating soybean breeding Rebecca Hannam 22 European machinery technology Melanie Epp 24 The electric farm Mary Feldskov 26 Good in Every Grain Updates on our campaign 34 2024 Nuffield Scholarships Ontario Grain Farmer 28 Bill C-234 Debra Conlon 30 Rural food insecurity Mary Feldskov 32 192024 ANNUAL DISTRICT MEETINGS Check here for dates and times for your meeting. BIODEGRADABLE POLY
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