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Putting the 4Rs to work on Ontario farms

The renewed 4R program links profitability, sustainability, and verified practices

April 2026 - Renewed industry collaboration and growing retailer certification are expanding Ontario’s 4R Nutrient Stewardship program, giving grain farmers practical tools, trusted advice, and stronger environmental credibility. Efficient nutrient management is an economic, environmental, and personal priority…
From the CEO’s desk – April/May 2026

From the CEO's desk

April 2026 - 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…
Dealing with corn’s most persistent pest

Keeping corn rootworm in check

March 2026 - Livestock-dense counties, including Huron, Perth, Middlesex, and Oxford, are among those dealing with the heaviest corn rootworm infestation. Dr. Jocelyn Smith has a favourite insect, and it’s one Ontario corn growers love to hate. As…
Rethinking the rules

From fertilizer economics to maturity group selection, fresh data is refining best practices for soybean production

March 2026 - New Ontario trials are refining fertilizer rates, maturity group selection and sulphur use—highlighting where small management shifts can protect yield and improve returns. From optimizing fertilizers to cropping practices, there are many long-held standards for…
Cover crops before corn

Studies recommend their use before corn…but select wisely

March 2026 - Besides providing N benefits, researchers also found that harvesting a cover crop for forage only slightly reduces corn yield the next year. Ontario corn producers interested in cover crops’ nitrogen benefits can take heart: Research…
What to consider before expanding the farm

Conversations with business experts

March 2026 - HOW SHOULD FARMERS APPROACH EXPANSION, TO SET UP THEIR BUSINESS FOR LONG-TERM SUCCESS? At Farm Management Canada, we define farm expansion more broadly than simply getting bigger – it’s any intentional change meant to strengthen…
Are spray drones getting ahead of themselves?

This novel technology is advancing much faster than our understanding of its applicability and efficacy

March 2026 - As the enthusiasm for spray drones grows, this expert raises some fundamental questions about using them. With proper use, drones could offer a revolutionary technological advantage in spray applications. But what’s the right way to…
GrainTALK newsletter – GrainTALK for March 2026

An update on Grain Farmers of Ontario news and events

March 2026 - Your Grain Farmers of Ontario Team Here is our next installment of profiles of your Grain Farmers of Ontario staff to help introduce you to the team. Susan BlundellDirector of Communications Susan Blundell joined Grain…
How a UK farmer grows 235-bushel winter wheat

Lincolnshire farmer Mark Stubbs produces bin-busting yields by driving soil organic matter

March 2026 - Yield gains in winter wheat can be achieved by experimenting on the farm and treating wheat with as much care as more lucrative crops such as corn and soybeans. Tight row spacing, high plant populations,…
They go with the flow

Grain-carrying vessels gear up for a new shipping season

March 2026 - Inland navigation and the logistics of moving and loading ships in the Detroit River system requires precision management, efficiency, and effectiveness. With the spring thaw, Ontario grain once again starts making its way to overseas…