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Field tested: New Holland CR7090 Combine

April 2013 - NEW HOLLAND CF7090 COMBINE A review by farmers for farmers david fraser jeremy nixon robert parks ottawa, ON north gower, ON kanata, ON…
The challenge of maize disease

April 2013 - PART 4 – EXPOSURE-4-DEVELOPMENT TOUR managing crop diseases is a challenge for growers around the world. In Kenya, the sudden appearance of a new disease is raising the alarm for growers and government alike –…
Agricultural conversations

April 2013 - THE BENEFITS OF CROP PROTECTION PRODUCTS when producers speak up about the value of new farming techniques, Canadians will better understand the benefits they provide to everyone. “Farmers can easily speak to the people around…
A farmer’s trust

April 2013 - RENTING LAND WITHOUT A WRITTEN CONTRACT like many traditional farmers, Ian Greydanus still does business on trust and a handshake; but his trust extends a bit farther than most. The Northumberland County cash cropper farms…
Lessons from harder times

April 2013 - A REMINDER THAT LAND VALUES CAN CHANGE age teaches widsom, at least to those willing to learn. With the current high price of land, now might be a good time for younger farmers to turn…
Cropside: Minimizing risk

AGRONOMIC INFORMATION FROM ONTARIO'S CROP SPECIALISTS

April 2013 - With Melody Robinson, Peter Sikkema, and François Tardif TANK MIXING AND CROP INJURY IN WINTER WHEAT how do i minimize the risk of crop injury in winter wheat when I tank-mix herbicides with fungicides? •…
Future of grain

April 2013 - HIGHLIGHTING THE LATEST TECHNOLOGY IN GRAIN PRODUCTION AND UTILIZATION Latest technology from John Deere John Deere is introducing mounting brackets and attachments to make it easier and more convenient for producers to have hands-free access…
Breaking the genetic law

April 2013 - AN UNUSUAL DISCOVERY ABOUT SOYBEAN ROOT ROT soybean root rot is known as one of the most destructive diseases facing Ontario growers. Despite decades of research projects focused on studying the disease, the root rot…
Why herbicides fail

April 2013 - THE IMPORTANCE OF A WEED MANAGEMENT STRATEGY As glyphosate-resistant weeds become an issue in Ontario, farmers are trying to incorporate more herbicide modes of action into their weed control programs. Unfortunately, some of them are…
GFO Newsletter for April 2013

April 2013 - GET THE LATEST NEWS FROM GRAIN FARMERS OF ONTARIO On the road in March The March Classic wasn’t the only event that kept Grain Farmers of Ontario staff and directors busy during the month of…