Field Observations
SPRING 2025
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April 24, 2025 Wet, cool conditions have put a hold on field operations in some areas of the province, but there are a few topics to keep in mind as planting approaches. There is still…
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Looking back…
Fifteen years of March Classic
- For more than 15 years, Grain Farmers of Ontario has been leading the way, hosting Ontario’s premier agricultural event: March Classic. Bringing together thousands of farmers, industry leaders, and government representatives over the years, the… -
Healthcare, close to home
An MRI machine is coming to Palmerston
- Mark Leslie, owner of Leslie Motors Ltd. in Harriston, Wingham, and Walkerton, recalls travelling from his home in Minto Township to Guelph at 3 a.m. for an MRI—a trip that local residents won’t have to… -
Why land prices rise
The impact of competition and shrinking supply
- Ontario farmland values have risen dramatically in recent years. According to analysts Ryan Parker and Drew Crinklaw, per acre price trends result from a combination of factors—but while commodity prices, interest rates and competition within… -
Leadership legacy
Scott Persall completes 12 years on the Board
- In January 2013, the Baltimore Ravens beat the New England Patriots to win the AFC championship before going on to win the Super Bowl; the NHL ended a 113-day lockout and returned to regular season… -
Herbicide-resistant weeds found in 2024
Agronomic information from ontario's crop specialists
- Grain Farmers of Ontario provided partial support for an Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness-led project which tested 57 fields for herbicide-resistant weeds. Significant 2024 findings: Pigweed: six field populations resistant to Group 14… -
GrainTALK for April/May 2025
An update on Grain Farmers of Ontario news and events
- Your Grain Farmers of Ontario Team Here is our next installment of profiles of your Grain Farmers of Ontario staff to help introduce you to the team. Meghan McLeodMember relations coordinator Meghan McLeod joined Grain… -
Organizing with purpose
Conversations with business experts
- (J.M.) WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES OF AN ORGANIZED SPACE? (J.R.) Whether tackling a busy farm workshop or streamlining your home office, organization is key to maintaining efficiency, reducing stress, and maximizing productivity. A well-organized space… -
How agriculture adapts to climate
An economist weighs in
- Dr. Al Mussell started his session at the 2025 Southwest Agriculture Conference with a confession: he’s not a climatologist. Yet his prowess as an economics researcher provides a foundation to address some questions about climate… -
Investments in biological inputs grow
More analysis needed
- Interest in biological inputs for crop production is increasing across the agriculture industry—although the benefits they afford are not always clear. Concerns about less-than-effective snake-oil solutions also spur apprehension. Nevertheless, the general drive for more…