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From gaucho to grain farmer, government and back

Santiago del Solar on a decade of change in Argentina

August 2026 - An Argentinian farmer remains hopeful that farmers in his country can thrive with a more stable policy environment. The business pavilion at Expoagro is buzzing with activity. Held each March in San Nicolás, Argentina, the…
From the CEO’s desk – August 2026

From the CEO's desk

August 2026 - The past month has been a busy one for me with meetings involving national and international collaboration. These meetings can feel like a long way away from my work on the farm, but the truth…
Field Observations

SUMMER 2026

June 2026 - September 10, 2026 While school buses are rolling across the province, corn and soybean crops continue to mature. Spring cereal harvest is ongoing, while soybean harvest and winter wheat planting are approaching. Corn Corn across…
Short-term savings, long-term costs

Federal research cuts aim to reduce spending, but may risk billions in future farm productivity and export potential

June 2026 - As public research capacity shrinks, farmers face potential limits on future crop development, prompting calls to protect Canada’s seed innovation system and maintain competitiveness. The nature of agriculture demands two key traits of participants: optimism…
Tools, tactics and trade-offs in resistance management

How growers across Canada are adapting to region-specific resistance risks

June 2026 - From waterhemp and ryegrass in the East to kochia and wild oats in the West, Canada’s weed challenges and resistance risks are shaped by local conditions, cropping systems, and evolving management strategies. Herbicide resistance is…
Expropriation explained: What farmers need to know

Conversations with business experts

June 2026 - Q: WHAT IS LAND EXPROPRIATION? A: Expropriation is the forced taking of land by the government for public purposes without the consent of the owner, but the government compensates the owner for the taking. Q:…
Farming through change

From slower markets to global volatility, Keith Black looks back on 12 years of leadership

June 2026 - Conventional wisdom often warns against thinking too much about the past because there’s no changing it. Yet there’s a difference between living in it and fondly reflecting on where a person’s come from and what…
Dual-edged technology helping wheat growers

A smartphone app can monitor for FHB and estimate head counts

June 2026 - The WheatScanR app is a new technological tool to help researchers and wheat growers monitor Fusarium head blight (FHB) and estimate wheat head counts for yield predictions. In 1996, Fusarium head blight (FHB) decimated more…
GrainTALK newsletter – GrainTALK for June/July 2026

An update on Grain Farmers of Ontario news and events

June 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. Liam JamesonPolicy Analyst Liam Jameson joined Grain Farmers…
Getting more for less

Leveraging the interconnectivity of soil chemistry, biology, and structure for healthier soils and better crops

June 2026 - Soil scientist and farmer Jill Clapperton provides insights on practical soil management strategies tailored to individual farm conditions rather than one-size-fits-all prescriptions. “Everything is connected. Everything we do starts with soil health.” Jill Clapperton, a…