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Growing yields, sharing knowledge

Highlights from the 2025 Great Lakes YEN

April 2026 - A growing network of farmers, agronomists and researchers across Ontario and the U.S. Great Lakes region is using shared data and field insights to unlock higher wheat yields. Farmers, agronomists, extension specialists, and researchers met…
2026 Census of Agriculture: A guide for Ontario farmers

Conversations with business experts

April 2026 - Q: WHAT SHOULD ONTARIO GRAIN FARMERS KNOW ABOUT THE 2026 CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE? A: The Census of Agriculture is conducted every five years in conjunction with the Census of Population. The census is a five-year…
Decoding weed pressure in corn

Peter Sikkema shares insights from decades of research on weed competition, resistance, and the economics of control

April 2026 - Long-term trials show corn yield loss from weeds can swing dramatically, even in the same field. Understanding weed biology, species pressure, and emergence timing is key to managing the risk. For more than 30 years,…
Europe adopting near-zero residue limit for agricultural imports

Europe adopting near-zero residue limit for agricultural imports Policy applies to pesticides and biotechnology used in Canada, but banned in Europe

April 2026 - Grain industry representatives say the European Union’s hazard-based approach to pesticides risks undermining science-based regulation, potentially creating new barriers for Canadian grain exports. The European Union’s approach to pesticide and biotechnology regulation has long differed…
Pushing the intensity on wheat production

Planting dates, growth regulators, and desiccants are all part of the picture

April 2026 - Five years of Ontario field trials reveal how nitrogen, planting date, and plant growth regulators affect lodging, yield potential, and the economics of wheat production. Measuring success in winter wheat production in Ontario has had…
GrainTALK newsletter – GrainTALK for April/May 2026

An update on Grain Farmers of Ontario news and events

April 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. Kristy NuddsManaging Editor/Editorial Specialist Kristy Nudds joined Grain…
Are drains also habitat?

Water management professionals support rethinking incentives for improved agricultural drains

April 2026 - Two-stage designs, Species at Risk pressures, and questions about cost-sharing are prompting fresh debate about how municipal drains serve farmers, communities, and ecosystems. Southern Ontario’s drainage network is characterized largely by straight, trapezoid-shaped drains. The…
Herbicide-resistant weeds found in 2025

Agronomic information from Ontario's crop specialists

April 2026 - With support from the Grain Farmers of Ontario, an Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness (OMAFA)-led project tested 95 fields for herbicide-resistant weeds in 2025. KEY FINDINGS FROM THE PROJECT Group 5 resistance: Waterhemp:…
Seeing where Ontario grain really goes

The Grains in Action tour gives young farmers a firsthand look at the vast network that moves Ontario grain through the global food system

April 2026 - A behind-the-scenes tour of the fertilizer terminals, processors, research stations, and export infrastructure that connect Ontario farmers to global markets. For most Ontario grain farmers, the journey of their crop ends when the truck leaves…
Putting the 4Rs to work on Ontario farms

The renewed 4R program links profitability, sustainability, and verified practices

April 2026 - Renewed industry collaboration and growing retailer certification are expanding Ontario’s 4R Nutrient Stewardship program, giving grain farmers practical tools, trusted advice, and stronger environmental credibility. Efficient nutrient management is an economic, environmental, and personal priority…