Standards FROM THE CEO'S DESK November 2020 - GRAIN FARMERS OF ONTARIO is a strong supporter of corn-based ethanol, but has been a vocal opponent of key aspects of Clean Fuel Standard (CFS) proposed by the federal government. On the surface, it may…
Greenhouse gases in agriculture UNDERSTANDING EMISSIONS November 2020 - WHILE GREENHOUSE GASES (ghg) are essential to making life on earth possible through the greenhouse effect, increased GHG levels in our atmosphere can have detrimental impacts. As a result, stronger emphasis has been placed on…
Weed control tips FALL MANAGEMENT October 2025 - 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 – March 2026 From the CEO's desk March 2026 - Farmers’ resilience is being tested. Members need trust, leadership, and security beyond the protective shield that they normally keep over their families and their farms. Each year, Grain Farmers of Ontario holds district meetings in…