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What is carbon intensity?

Why does it matter for your grain farm?

June 2025 - You might be hearing more talk about “carbon intensity” or “CI scores” lately, especially in relation to biofuels and sustainability initiatives. While it sounds technical, understanding carbon intensity is becoming increasingly relevant for Ontario grain…
Building better soil

Enhancing Ontario’s capacity for soil health assessment and interpretation

June 2025 - “Soil is essential to how we live. It’s critical to life,” said Senator Rob Black at a June 6, 2024, press conference highlighting the results of the Senate of Canada’s report, Critical Ground: Why Soil…
Clearing the carbon confusion

A farmer's glossary

June 2025 - As conversations around climate change, sustainability programs, and carbon markets become more common in agriculture, so does a whole new set of terms and jargon. Understanding this language can help you better evaluate potential opportunities…
More reason to believe in winter wheat

The grain’s performance as a cover crop adds to its value

June 2025 - One thing about the world of science is that no matter how “settled” an issue may seem, there is always room for more study or scrutiny. Some other facets can be redefined or measured with…
From the CEO’s desk – June/July 2025

From the CEO's desk

June 2025 - 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…
Field Observations

SPRING 2025

April 2025 - June 19, 2025 As summer creeps closer, warm temperatures are on the rise. So far, crop heat unit (CHU) accumulation remains slightly behind the five-year average. However, with warm temperatures being experienced, crop stage progression…
Looking back…

Fifteen years of March Classic

April 2025 - For more than 15 years, Grain Farmers of Ontario has been leading the way, hosting Ontario’s premier agricultural event: March Classic. Bringing together thousands of farmers, industry leaders, and government representatives over the years, the…
Healthcare, close to home

An MRI machine is coming to Palmerston

April 2025 - Mark Leslie, owner of Leslie Motors Ltd. in Harriston, Wingham, and Walkerton, recalls travelling from his home in Minto Township to Guelph at 3 a.m. for an MRI—a trip that local residents won’t have to…
Why land prices rise

The impact of competition and shrinking supply

April 2025 - Ontario farmland values have risen dramatically in recent years. According to analysts Ryan Parker and Drew Crinklaw, per acre price trends result from a combination of factors—but while commodity prices, interest rates and competition within…
Leadership legacy

Scott Persall completes 12 years on the Board

April 2025 - In January 2013, the Baltimore Ravens beat the New England Patriots to win the AFC championship before going on to win the Super Bowl; the NHL ended a 113-day lockout and returned to regular season…