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Still no commitment to RMP for 2010

February 2010 - . with upcoming government budgets and a new Minister of Agriculture in Ontario, February will be a big month for farmers. We are involved in the pre budget consultations for both the federal and provincial…
Cropside: Ear moulds and implications

AGRONOMIC INFORMATION FROM ONTARIO'S CROP SPECIALISTS

January 2010 - Gibberella ear rot The most common and important ear mould in Ontario is Gibberella zeae which is the sexual reproductive stage of Fusarium graminearium Infection often begins at the ear tip and moves down towards…
The Big Picture: The biotech debate goes global

January 2010 - ON THE CUSP OF A SECOND GREEN REVOLUTION, THE WORLD DEBATES THE BENEFITS OF BIOTECHNOLOGY Farmers in north America are no strangers to the debate over transgenic technology. Since the introduction of Roundup Ready soybeans…
Winning yield tops 75 bushels

January 2010 - SOYBEAN YIELD CHALLENGE WINNERS RECEIVE ACCOLADES The results are in from the second annual Soybean Yield Challenge. Three finalists were announced from three provincial soybean maturity zones, for a total of nine winners. “The challenge…
Understanding Ontario’s basis levels

January 2010 - WHAT FACTORS DETERMINE OUR CASH PRICES WHAT’S THE BASIS? You hear that common refrain throughout Ontario farm country. The textbook definition of basis is the difference between the cash or spot price of a commodity…
Research Roundup

January 2010 - FIND OUT WHAT’S NEW IN THE WORLD OF RESEARCH Soybeans in your sandwich wrap Rebecca Hannam Using Ontario soybeans to create plastic film products is just one more opportunity exciting bean producers these days, says…
Lending options available to farmers

January 2010 - A BRIEF INTRODUCTION FOR BORROWERS IN ONTARIO When the time comes that a farmer needs some money – for expansion, cash flow or new equipment – there are several main avenues to explore in Ontario.…
Soybean inoculants provide returns

January 2010 - RECENT RESEARCH SHOWS THAT APPLYING SOYBEAN INOCULANTS YEARLY MAY BE BENEFICIAL TO FARMERS Using soybean inoculants pays returns to producers, says a three year study by OMAFRA and the University of Guelph. It’s well understood…
US Market Outlook

January 2010 - CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES SOUTH OF THE BORDER THE GRAIN MARKETS have proven to be very interesting this fall. Between one of the slowest harvests for both soybeans and corn on record, constant China purchases of soybeans…
Wheat Marketing with GFO

January 2010 - Redefined Roles Offer New Opportunities WITH THE CREATION of Grain Farmers of Ontario, the Wheat Marketing Department has redefined its roles and responsibilities. Todd Austin has recently been hired as the Marketing Manager and new challenges…