Research roundup
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FIND OUT WHAT’S NEW IN THE WORLD OF RESEARCH DNA barcoding for weeds Megan Cowie An innovative University of Guelph technique called DNA barcoding is paving the way for quick weed identification and more effective…
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The global struggle
- PROACTIVE STEPS AGAINST HERBICIDE RESISTANCE ontario’s growing problems with herbicide resistant weeds are just the tip of the iceberg in what is truly a global problem. The problem weed species, growing climates and affected crops… -
Cropside: Corn ear moulds ID “101”
AGRONOMIC INFORMATION FROM ONTARIO'S CROP SPECIALISTS
- SMALL TO ALMOST non-detectable levels of mould in the field can lead to significant mould problems if they go undetected and are allowed to develop in storage; therefore proper ear mould identification is critical. These… -
Understanding the GFPP
- LICENSING, INSPECTION AND FINANCIAL SECURITY imagine storing your grain at an elevator and your crop disappears before you go to sell it. Or imagine selling your grain to a dealer and not getting paid. Thirty… -
Assurance in the face of wet weather
- RISK MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS during the summer of 2013, many parts of the province experienced a barrage of bad weather. In June, some areas saw more than twice the average monthly rainfall, which heightened the risk… -
GFO Newsletter for September 2013
- GET THE LATEST NEWS FROM GRAIN FARMERS OF ONTARIO Insects and Diseases Research Insert Attached on the opposite page, you will find the Grain Farmers of Ontario research insert on insects and diseases. This insert… -
Mobile marketing
- THE ADVANTAGE OF SELLSMART AND AGBIDS AT HARVEST how times have changed. Fifteen years ago, when I started writing management articles, the message to farmers was that they needed to think of themselves as the… -
Attention to detail
- FINE TUNING FOR AN OPTIMUM WINTER WHEAT CROP the key to an optimum winter wheat crop is to pay close attention to the details. That is the word from Barry Gordon, Ontario sales manager for… -
After wheat harvest
- MAXIMIZING THE PRODUCTIVITY OF FUTURE CROPS after wheat harvest, you have a three to four month period to make use of that land for more production and to prepare for future crops as well. You… -
Business side: Explaining the exchange rate
CONVERSATIONS WITH BUSINESS EXPERTS
- Why should an Ontario farmer care about the Canadian dollar exchange rate? Exchange rates reflect the value of different currencies relative to one another. As currency values fluctuate, so too do the prices of a…
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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 – April/May 2026
From the CEO's desk
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In an uncertain world, reliability matters. Global agriculture is increasingly shaped by geopolitics, supply chain disruptions, and shifting trade policies. In recent years, input costs, particularly fertilizer costs, have been affected by export restrictions, shipping…