Grains and health
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SEPARATING THE MYTHS FROM THE FACTS THERE IS NO shortage of opinions when it comes to what diet is the best to follow for weight loss and overall healthy eating. From fat-free to low carb…
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GMO labelling
- U.S. FARM GROUPS BACK NEW LEGISLATION LABELLING FOODS THAT contain genetically modified (GMO) ingredients continues to be a contentious issue in the United States, where the U.S. House of Representatives approved a food labeling bill… -
Increasing Canada’s soy reputation
- EXPLORING THE CHINESE MARKET THIS PAST JUNE, a delegation of more than 70 people representing over 30 agricultural groups and four provinces took part in a federal government-organized trade mission to China to expand and… -
Project SOY
- UNIVERSITY PROGRAM CELEBRATES 20TH YEAR WHEN ALICIA HUSTON married into a farm family near Thamesville five years ago, she had little more than a passing acquaintance with some of the commodities grown on their farm… -
Cellulosic sugar production
- UTILIZING ONTARIO CORN STOVER A BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT project evaluating the potential use of renewable agriculture residue, like corn stover, has just entered its second phase. The residue is being studied for its potential use in… -
Robust SCN management
PREVENTING YIELD LOSS
- FOR MANY SOUTHWESTERN Ontario growers, Soybean Cyst Nematode (SCN) is a reality that’s been around for a while. But, understanding the spread of this illusive pest, how to spot it, and how to manage it… -
Understanding precision agriculture
MANAGEMENT ZONE DEVELOPMENT PROCESS HIGHLIGHTS
- THIS ARTICLE RECAPS the first six articles in a series intended to introduce and explain the concept of management zones, to provide a process to define, delineate, and characterize management zones, and to outline the… -
Research roundup
- FIND OUT WHAT’S NEW IN THE WORLD OF RESEARCH UAVs offer new perspective on plant health Allison Sears Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs)—remote controlled aircraft with cameras mounted on them—are helping farmers and researchers detect early… -
Future of grain
- HIGHLIGHTING THE LATEST TECHNOLOGY IN GRAIN PRODUCTION AND UTILIZATION Ontario Corn Fed Beef new export opportunity Ontario Corn Fed Beef (OCFB), a premium beef brand owned and operated by Ontario beef farmers, is expanding into… -
GFO Newsletter for October 2015
- GET THE LATEST NEWS FROM GRAIN FARMERS OF ONTARIO ONTARIO PROVINCIAL PREMISES REGISTRY Established in 2008, the Provincial Premises Registry (PPR) registers unique parcels of land in Ontario associated with agri-food activities. Being able to…
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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…