Crop doc’s orders
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ADJUST YOUR “CROP-STYLE” AND FATTEN YOUR BOTTOM LINE a visit to the doctor generally comes with orders to cut-back and workout more. But soybean and wheat farmers who heed the crop doc’s advice could get…
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Get ready, spring is here!
- OMAFRA’S SPECIALISTS SHARE THEIR TOP TIPS TO PREPARE FOR THE 2011 SEASON as the days get longer and the temperatures get warmer, the Ontario Grain Farmer asked the specialists from the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture,… -
New policies create opportunity to voice needs
- growing forward, the five-year commitment by federal, provincial and territorial governments to support the agri-food sector is set to expire in 2013 and consultations have begun to ascertain what Growing Forward 2 (GF2) should contain.… -
Cropside: Staying on top of NPK
AGRONOMIC INFORMATION FROM ONTARIO'S CROP SPECIALISTS
- N CALCULATOR RECOMMENDATION for Corn Factor Input N Rate (lb/acre) Base N Requirement (select soil texture) Loam + 28 Yield Adjustment (enter proven yield) 175 + 135 Heat Unit Adjustment (enter CHU rating) 3000 + 7 Previous Crop Adjustment… -
Research Roundup
- FIND OUT WHAT’S NEW IN THE WORLD OF RESEARCH These starches resist digestion Joey Sabljic One way to a healthier population is through its stomach. And for many, that journey starts with starch, an essential… -
Future of Grain
- HIGHLIGHTING THE LATEST TECHNOLOGY IN GRAIN PRODUCTION AND UTILIZATION US approves higher ethanol blend The US Environmental Protection Agency recently raised the amount of ethanol that can be blended into fuel from 10 percent to 15… -
In the news
- NEWS BITES THAT MATTER Woodlot advisory service Promoting efficient and sustainable management of forests is the goal of a new service offered in Stormont-Dundas-Glengarry, Prescott-Russell, Leeds-Grenville and Ottawa regions. Farmers with at least five acres… -
The Big Picture: Oprah tours a slaughterhouse
- Cargill opens their doors to one of north america’s most influential women with millions of viewers, there is no doubt that the Oprah Winfrey Show has the power to change the habits of Americans en… -
The carrot and the stick: US conservation programs
- How our southern neighbours protect the environment the united states has had farm conservation programs since 1935, but it wasn’t until 1985 that conservation began to evolve into the programs’ primary function. Before 1985, the… -
Save the earth, buy a tractor
- New farm equipment now more eco-friendly time’s running out and some kitchen table debates about new equipment purchases have reached a deadlock. But there’s one new ‘pro’ to consider since recent emission regulation changes are…
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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…