Compaction action
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THE PICKUP TRUCK has been a vital piece of the equipment inventory on farms for decades, but oh has it changed. Think about the 1960s half ton fleetsides, with two wheel drive, three on the…
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Biostimulating soils
A LOOK INTO THE FUTURE OF FARMING
- NO ONE CAN be certain if and when it will happen, but the day that phosphorus resources run out will change farming practices forever. Hopefully, by the time that day comes, researchers will have proven… -
Test plot design
- MOST OF US make hundreds of decisions per day — and we want those decisions to be good. Poor decisions in crop production result in failed economic opportunities, lower production, and risks to the environment.… -
Agriculture and the environment
FOREST ONTARIO'S ENVIROTHON
- CLIMATE CHANGE IMPACTS how we grow our crops; whether it’s drought, flooding, or other extremes, farmers have turned to technology to help them be better prepared for the unpredictability of a changing climate. “We now… -
U.S. clean fuel news
INDUSTRY AND GOVERNMENT CHANGES
- THERE HAVE BEEN several developments within the American clean fuels industry in recent months which have the potential to impact its future viability. THE GOOD Researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory have determined that a… -
Damage control
MANAGING THE IMPACT OF WILDLIFE ON YOUR CROPS
- FARMERS GO TO great lengths to ensure their crop has a good start to the growing season. Not only is the best hybrid or variety selected, the appropriate herbicide and fungicide is chosen to protect… -
GFO Newsletter for April/May 2018
GET THE LATEST NEWS FROM GRAIN FARMERS OF ONTARIO
- COMMODITY CLASSIC Representatives from Grain Farmers of Ontario attended the 2018 Commodity Classic in California in March. The conference and trade show were a great opportunity to meet with our counterparts in the U.S. and… -
Beyond the field
GRAINS IN ACTION 2018
- IN EARLY FEBRUARY, 28 young agriculture leaders spent four days expanding their knowledge of the grain value chain. They attended Grain Farmers of Ontario’s Grains in Action, a program that educates attendees on end uses… -
Supporting agriculture
FROM THE CEO'S DESK
- A NEW FEDERAL-PROVINCIAL funding program for agriculture launches this month. The Canadian Agriculture Partnership (CAP) is a five-year, $3 billion commitment to support the agri-food and agri-products sector. Additionally, Ontario signed a bilateral agreement with… -
Barley and oats
GROWING SUCCESS IN 2018
- SIGNIFICANT PRICE MOVEMENT was seen for barley and oats in December and January, which may have some farmers considering spring cereals. Here’s a roundup of best advice on variety choices and crop management for 2018,…