The federal government has invested over $5 million to spur growth and resilience in the barley sector.  Photo: InnaTarasenko/iStock/Getty Images Plus

Funding boost announced for barley research in Western Canada

The federal government has invested over $5 million into the barley sector, aimed at creating more resilient varieties that can handle climate change. Federal Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Lawrence MacAulay on June 12 announced $5,257,073 earmarked for the Canadian Barley Research Coalition. The funding echoes similar announcements for research clusters dedicated to commodities like canola […] Read more



Sulphur (S) deficiency in winter wheat. S and Mn deficiency are appearing in fields: S deficiency appears as yellowing on the whole leaf starting with new growth. Mn deficiency will show a distinct striping pattern with necrotic areas, on new growth.

How Ontario crops are shaping up so far

OMAFRA Field Crop Report for the week of May 9

Cereals Winter wheat is advanced by 10-14 days in southern Ontario compared to other years, particularly in early planted fields. Fields in Essex are now at the early boot stages. Regions of the province further north and east as well as later planted fields are not as advanced and are at the first to second […] Read more


One Grain Farmers of Ontario delegate said he’s keen on keeping cereal grains within Ontario farmers’ rotations, especially in areas with marginal land.

Finding a place for more cereal crops

Often overlooked by Ontario farmers, cereal grains can offer value in the rotation

Small grains farming in Ontario often gets overlooked in an industry focused on corn and soybeans, but a Ridgetown farmer is glad to see Cereals Canada promote the crop class. “I’m a cereals promoter,” said Stan Brien, who was in Winnipeg for the intensive, farmer-focused three-day Combine to Customer program put on by Cereals Canada […] Read more