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GFO Newsletter for October 2016

October 2016 - GET THE LATEST NEWS FROM GRAIN FARMERS OF ONTARIO ONTARIO PROVINCIAL PREMISES REGISTRY Accurate and up-to-date premises identification is critical to the strength of Ontario’s agriculture and food sectors. Since 2008, the Provincial Premises Registry…
Cropside: Yield robbers

AGRONOMIC INFORMATION FROM ONTARIO'S CROP SPECIALISTS

October 2016 - TWO SPOTTED SPIDER mite damage in soybeans was widespread this summer. Spider mites proliferate quickly in hot, dry years and do the most damage on drought stressed crops. In a dry year symptoms may be…
U.S. GMO labelling law

AVOIDING A PATCHWORK OF STATE LAWS

October 2016 - THE NATIONAL BIOENGINEERED Food Disclosure Standard aims to establish uniform labeling rules across the United States for foods containing genetically modified (GMO) ingredients. Signed into law by President Barack Obama in July, it would replace…
Ontario’s 2016 winter wheat crop

October 2016 - IMPLICATIONS OF A LARGE HARVEST IT’S A MEGA-YEAR for Ontario wheat acreages. In 1981, harvested acres of winter wheat in the province totalled 504,000, and about 20 years later in 2002, it wasn’t much different…
Quality inputs, quality product

ONTARIO CORN FED BEEF

October 2016 - ONTARIO’S GRAIN FARMERS provide the province, country, and world with high-quality, safe grain with a multitude of uses. One market that is particularly close to home is livestock feed — specifically Ontario beef. The Ontario…
Market side: Futures trading basics

LESSON 21: HEAD AND SHOULDERS

October 2016 - This monthly educational series features the basic workings of the futures and options markets and how they can be utilized to help farmers with risk management. Marty Hibbs is a 25 year veteran futures trader,…
A taste of Ontario

CANADIAN CLUB MADE LOCAL

October 2016 - IN APRIL 2016, Grain Farmers of Ontario held consumer tasting events at LCBOs in Oakville and Toronto (Summerhill) to educate consumers on the many uses of grains. At these events, customers were offered grain based…
Business side: Property assessments

CONVERSATIONS WITH BUSINESS EXPERTS

October 2016 - (J.M) WHAT DO ONTARIO FARMERS NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE 2016 PROPERTY ASSESSMENT NOTICES? (R.M.) Farm property assessments as of January 1, 2016 will be mailed out beginning October 11. In compliance with regulations under…
Ontario grown malting barley

MORE PRODUCTION NEEDED FOR EXPANDING MARKET

October 2016 - WHILE MOST OF Canada’s barley production happens in the western provinces, the rise in popularity of craft beer breweries and the ‘buy local’ movement is creating an opportunity for producers in Ontario looking to plant…
A new strategic plan

FROM THE CEO'S DESK

October 2016 - GRAIN FARMERS OF ONTARIO’S Board of Directors implemented a new strategic plan at a planning meeting and Board meeting in September. Creating and regularly reviewing a strategic plan is a fundamental business practice that ensures…