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JOHN DEERE S660 S-SERIES COMBINE A review by farmers for farmers david fraser jeremy nixon robert parks ottawa, ON north gower, ON kanata,…
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GFO Newsletter for July/August 2013
- GET THE LATEST NEWS FROM GRAIN FARMERS OF ONTARIO Agronomy Research Insert Attached on the opposite page you will find the latest update on research being funded by Grain Farmers of Ontario. This insert focuses… -
The importance of infrastructure
- MOVING CANADA’S RECORD CORN AND SOYBEAN CROPS “ontario just had its biggest corn crop in history, and the US has shifted from being our biggest competitor to one of our biggest customers. If you are… -
Research roundup
- FIND OUT WHAT’S NEW IN THE WORLD OF RESEARCH For better nutrient application, try the old 4 Rs Samantha Beattie Every spring, growers face the age-old problem of determining the best soil nutrient applications, without sacrificing… -
Ensuring good growth
- THE ROLE OF SEED TREATMENTS IN PLANT COMPETITION recent research shows that seed treatments can play an important role in plant competition, says Clarence Swanton, a Professor of Crop Science in the Department of Plant… -
In the news
- NEWS BITES THAT MATTER New Canadian Wheat Alliance The Government of Canada, the Government of Saskatchewan and the University of Saskatchewan have announced the creation of a new Canadian Wheat Alliance (CWA). This initiative will… -
Growing the Great White North
- OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES IN DISTRICT 15 northern ontario is better known for its rocks and trees than rolling farmland. However, climate change and agronomic advances are creating growth opportunities for farm communities in the north.… -
Owning the problem
- TAKING PROACTIVE STEPS AGAINST HERBICIDE RESISTANCE from his office on campus at the University of Guelph, Plant Agriculture professor and weed scientist Francois Tardif is poring over slides showing examples of resistant weeds found on… -
Professorship in Wheat Breeding established
FROM THE CEO'S DESK
- GRAIN FARMERS OF ONTARIO recently celebrated an exciting new partnership with SeCan and the University of Guelph. A new Grain Farmers of Ontario Professorship in Wheat Breeding has been established in the Department of Plant… -
Web Special
Mastering phosphorus management
- UNDERSTANDNIG WHAT’S IN THE SOIL As most farmers know, plants need phosphorus very early in the growth cycle. Phosphorus is essential for all operations, including membrane development and cell division. While there might be an…
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Tar spot prevention
TIPS FROM GRAIN FARMERS OF ONTARIO’S AGRONOMY TEAM
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Original article: Tar spot in Ontario MANY ACROSS THE province have heard about tar spot – southwestern Ontario and the Greater Toronto area have seen pressure. The disease was first detected in 2020; however, in…
From the CEO’s desk – June/July 2025
From the CEO's desk
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Spring has sprung, and by the time you read this in June, hopefully, most of you are well on your way to finishing up #plant25. As I write this in early May, equipment is starting…