The advantage of purple
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HOW ONE WHEAT VARIETY IS SHADES ABOVE THE REST consider all the great research being done worldwide to improve grain crops and a wheat breeding program focused on kernel colour might seem somewhat absurd. But…
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The future of wheat breeding
FROM THE CEO'S DESK
- WHILE MANY OF the details in Growing Forward 2 and the 2013 federal budget for agriculture have yet to be worked out, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) has made the decision to eliminate the winter… -
The Big Picture: Farming and the War of 1812
- WHAT NON-FARMERS ARE SAYING ABOUT FARMING in june of 1812, the Americans declared war on Great Britain and the British North American colonies. They attempted to invade both Upper and Lower Canada (modern-day Ontario and… -
In the news
- NEWS BITES THAT MATTER FUTURE OF GRAIN New research facility in Middlesex county Dow AgroSciences has celebrated the grand opening of its Nairn Cereal Research Facility in Middlesex County. “Science makes agriculture more productive,” says… -
Sounding off about wildlife damage
- FARMERS LOUD AND CLEAR ON CROP LOSSES farming’s most peaceful moments are often quiet times, spent alone, and surrounded by nature. Although they generally share a deep appreciation and respect for the animals they encounter,… -
Future of Grain
- HIGHLIGHTING THE LATEST TECHNOLOGY IN GRAIN PRODUCTION AND UTILIZATION FUTURE OF GRAIN John Deere FarmSightTM Remote Display Access John Deere recently announced Remote Display Access for its GreenStarTM 3 2630. It’s a system that gives… -
Managing the mobile marketplace
- HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT PHONE FOR YOUR FARM mobile technology is advancing the way farmers do business. Whether for real time market and weather updates or instant team communication, cell phones play a major… -
Cropside: What’s under the bin floor
AGRONOMIC INFORMATION FROM ONTARIO'S CROP SPECIALISTS
- THE IMPORTANCE OF GOOD STORAGE MANAGEMENT MOST OF YOUR crop that is stored on-farm will end up in grain bins. With harvest approaching, now is the time to get the bins ready for the new… -
Weeding out the problem
- THE CROP SCIENCE INDUSTRY AND GLYPHOSATE RESISTANCE across canada, herbicide resistant weeds are impacting farmers’ bottom lines. A recent poll conducted by Ipsos Reid on behalf of BASF Canada Inc. showed that three out of… -
Be your own crop doctor
- VISUAL TESTING FOR PLANT NUTRIENT DEFICIENCIES this year’s farMSmART Expo at the University of Guelph Elora Research Station included hands-on sessions, many of which taught farmers how to identify and, oftentimes, fix problems in their…
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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 – June/July 2026
From the CEO's desk
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Agriculture is built on more than the crops we grow. It’s built on the people willing to step forward, to learn, and most importantly, to lead. A strong farm sector needs strong leaders, and that’s…