A social license to farm
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LEVERAGING THE POWER OF CELEBRITY WHEN IOWA FARMER Chris Soules first agreed to participate in the reality TV dating show The Bachelorette he assumed that once it was over he would return to rural life…
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A new federal government
FROM THE CEO'S DESK
- OCTOBER SAW THE election of a new federal government led by Justin Trudeau and the Liberal Party of Canada. His promise of ‘real change’ resonated with voters looking for something different after nearly 10 years… -
Future of grain
- HIGHLIGHTING THE LATEST TECHNOLOGY IN GRAIN PRODUCTION AND UTILIZATION “Seed for Life” contest DuPont Pioneer launched a new contest for Eastern Canadian farmers at this year’s Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show. The “Seed For Life” contest… -
Ecolube production update
- LUBRICANT TO BE MADE FROM ONTARIO SOYBEANS A NEW VEGETABLE oil-based multi-purpose lubricant for sale in Canada is about to become a bit more local. PHOTO: SMART EARTH CORPORATION’S ECOLUBE PRODUCT. Already manufactured in Toronto,… -
Cropside: consider genetics
AGRONOMIC INFORMATION FROM ONTARIO'S CROP SPECIALISTS
- SELECTING THE RIGHT variety or hybrid for your farm is as critical as your crop rotation program plan and is essential for high yields and good quality. Diseases such as corn ear moulds, Northern Corn… -
Protecting your investments
- SECURITY AND MONITORING TECHNOLOGY FOR THE FARM THE FARM IS not the place it used to be, even ten years ago, notes GHC Safety and Security president Jamie Couper. “Unfortunately, security has become an important… -
Research roundup
- FIND OUT WHAT’S NEW IN THE WORLD OF RESEARCH Nitrogen test will increase profit and sustainability Elisabeth Aerts Nitrogen (N), an essential element required for plant growth, is vital to crop health. Side dressing allows… -
Winter wheat insurance renewal
2016 PRODUCTION INSURANCE COVERAGE
- AGRICORP MAILED PRODUCTION Insurance renewal packages to winter wheat producers in October and now that planting season is wrapping up, it’s time to take the next steps to secure coverage. Planted acres must be reported… -
SeCan’s catalyst for science
- RETIRED SENIOR PRINCIPAL WHEAT BREEDER IN NEW ROLE CANADIAN WHEAT HAS benefited from Dr. Ron DePauw’s dedication for 41 years and although he retired as an Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada breeder this spring, his dedication… -
Business side: Tools for new farmers
CONVERSATIONS WITH BUSINESS EXPERTS
- (R.H.) WHAT RESOURCES DOES OMAFRA OFFER NEW FARMERS? (A. D.) The Business Resource Guide for New Farmers is the key resource for this group. Funded under Growing Forward 2 (GF2), it is a resource guide…
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Weed control tips
FALL MANAGEMENT
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Many farmers have witnessed the value of applying herbicides in the fall for the management of winter annual and biennial/perennial weeds (Figure 1). Often, they will see both a reduction in density and a delay…
From the CEO’s desk – June/July 2026
From the CEO's desk
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Agriculture is built on more than the crops we grow. It’s built on the people willing to step forward, to learn, and most importantly, to lead. A strong farm sector needs strong leaders, and that’s…