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Market volatility

March 2013 - CREATING A GRAIN MARKETING PLAN the behaviour of grain markets today seems to bear no resemblance to the markets of 15, or even five years ago. It poses a greater challenge to farmers looking to…
Grower University

March 2013 - THE BUSINESS OF FARMING sitting in a lecture room at the Ivey Spencer Leadership Centre in London, Ontario, 37 farmers from across the country are talking about the opportunities and challenges of running their operations…
Grains in Action 2013

March 2013 - YOUNG AGRICULTURAL LEADERS SHARE KNOWLEDGE understanding your customer, who they are and what their needs are, is an important aspect of any business. Grain Farmers of Ontario’s ‘Grains in Action’ program provides young agricultural leaders…
Research roundup

March 2013 - FIND OUT WHAT’S NEW IN THE WORLD OF RESEARCH Glyphosate-resistant Canada Fleabane won’t take hold, researcher predicts Maggie Robertson Control is possible for glyphosate-resistant Canada Fleabane, even though the thought of it scares farmers. That’s…
Out-yielding the competition

March 2013 - SOYBEAN YIELD CHALLENGE WINNERS growers that were outstanding in their field were honoured in the 2012 Yield Challenge created and hosted by Grain Farmers of Ontario. Last month we profiled the Spring and Winter Wheat…
GFO Newsletter for March 2013

March 2013 - GET THE LATEST NEWS FROM GRAIN FARMERS OF ONTARIO Grain Farmers of Ontario Conference The March Classic is the largest grain-focused conference in Eastern Canada drawing upwards of 500 attendees from government, industry, and farms…
Cropside: In furrow MAP with soybean seed

AGRONOMIC INFORMATION FROM ONTARIO'S CROP SPECIALISTS

March 2013 - SOIL TEST VALUES for Phosphorus (P) and Potassium (K) have been on the decline in Ontario as fertilizer prices increase and crop rotations include more corn and soybeans, which have high nutrient removals. The typical…
Reducing the risk to pollinators

AGRONOMIC INFORMATION FROM ONTARIO'S CROP SPECIALISTS

March 2013 - STEPS TO TAKE THIS PLANTING SEASON A HIGH LEVEL of concern was raised last spring regarding bee kills and corn planting. Many growers are asking what actions they can take to help reduce the risk…
Providing shelter

March 2013 - THE ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS OF WINDBREAKS it has long been known by conservation officials that windbreaks are great tools for farmers, particularly if they’re looking to boost yields. In corn, windbreaks can result in an eight…
Water conservation

March 2013 - NEW INITIATIVE FOR DROUGHT MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES a project launched last fall by Farm & Food Care Ontario will focus on water efficiency, conservation and low water strategies for Ontario farmers. The 18-month Water Resource Adaptation…