Ontario Grain Farmer September 2025

ONTARIO GRAIN FARMER AGRONOMY 16 Ontario Grain Farmer Your questions, answered Online resources from Grain Farmers of Ontario When you have questions, where do you turn for answers? Grain Farmers of Ontario has developed a suite of resources, all available online, to help farmers address the pressing issues that impact their farm and farm business. Grain Farmers of Ontario also collaborates with other like-minded organizations throughout the value chain to provide farmers with the information they need to succeed. FIELD OBSERVATIONS The weekly Field observations, published during the growing season in the weekly GrainTALK e-newsletter and at www. ontariograinfarmer.ca, includes up-to-date agronomic information and field conditions. This is your one-stop shop to find out what’s happening in the field. FACTSHEETS, WEBINARS, AND AGRONOMY ALERTS Grain Farmers of Ontario’s agronomists stay on top of the pressing issues in agriculture. Visit www.gfo.ca/agronomy/crop-management for information on top-of-mind issues like weeds, diseases, pests, and more. Agronomy alerts are sent by email to address pressing and time-sensitive agronomy issues. VISUAL GUIDE TO WINTER WHEAT STAGING Understanding the growth stages of winter wheat is critical to making informed and profitable management decisions. This guide provides you with all the information you need to grow great wheat. Find it at www.gfo.ca/agronomy/crop-management. GRAIN FARMERS OF ONTARIO RESOURCES MARKETING Grain Farmers of Ontario has developed a Grain Contracts Guide, found at www.gfo.ca/marketing, to help farmer-members make the best marketing decisions for their farm and maintain a good relationship with their customers. Other resources on this page include the Code of Practice for trade in barley, corn, oats, and wheat, the Agreement for the marketing of the Ontario soybean crop, guidance for Clean Fuels Regulations, and more. GREAT LAKES YEN The Great Lakes Yield Enhancement Network (YEN) helps farmers better understand their yield potential. The goal of the YEN is to connect agricultural organizations, extension specialists, academics, agronomists, and farmers who are striving to improve crop returns by unlocking the potential of the field by closing the gap between potential yield and actual yield. Find out or at www.greatlakesyen.ca. GOOD IN EVERY GRAIN This resource provides answers to common consumer questions about grain farming. Visit www.GoodinEveryGrain.ca. FARMER WELLNESS RESOURCES Visit www.gfo.ca/farmerwellness for access to information, services, and support for you, your family members, and your employees. DO WE HAVE YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS? Sign up for the GrainTALK e-newsletter or update your Ontario Grain Farmer subscription to receive email alerts at www.ontariograinfarmer.ca.

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