For the first time, Eastern wheat classes will be included in the annual harvest assessment completed by Cereals Canada.
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Eastern wheat to be included in Cereals Canada’s harvest assessment
Eastern wheat to be included in Cereals Canada’s harvest assessment
Grain Farmers of Ontario says it will create new opportunities to strengthen international engagement for Ontario wheat growers
For the first time, Eastern wheat classes will be included in the annual harvest assessment completed by Cereals Canada.
Tariffs and trade top industry challenges at Grain Farmers of Ontario annual meeting
Economic challenges arising from geo-political tensions top discussion at the event, held in conjunction with Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show 2025
Ontario grain farmers continue to face financial risks due to high input costs and low commodity prices, Grain Farmers of Ontario Chair Jeff Harrison said at the organization’s annual meeting at the Craigowan Golf Club north of Woodstock Sept. 9.
New coalition formed to advocate for ethanol production
Grain Farmers of Ontario (GFO) has partnered with Canada’s largest fuel ethanol producers to launch the Farms and Fuels Alliance (FFA).The FFA was formed to strengthen Canadian biofuel production, promote […] Read more
Provincial associations commit funds to new facility
Four organizations announced funding for the planned Global Agriculture Technology Exchange in Winnipeg Sept. 17.
GFO Scholarship program accepting applications
Grain Farmers of Ontario is accepting applications for the Grain Farmers of Ontario Legacy Scholarship. The deadline to apply is July 21, 2024. Now in its third year, the scholarship program supports students in any area of study that will […] Read more
GFO presents province with Gloves of Gratitude
Award recognizes enhanced design of the Ontario RMP and its success for the 2023 growing season
Grain Farmers of Ontario recently awarded Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Minister Lisa Thompson and the Ontario government with the Grain Farmers of Ontario Gloves of Gratitude at Queen’s […] Read more
GFO seeks government support for passing Bill C-234
The Grain Farmers of Ontario is encouraging all Members of Parliament, across all parties, to show support for farmers and farm families by passing Bill C-234 as soon as possible. […] Read more
Seaway strike backs up Ontario grain
Prairie grain may follow suit if strike backs up traffic via Thunder Bay, GFO warns
The nature of eastern Canadian grain logistics, and a strike by St. Lawrence Seaway workers who operate the system’s canals, will see cascading impacts across the system if the situation […] Read more
Keep Ontario’s grain moving
Grain Farmers of Ontario urging union, federal government to find quick resolution to end Seaway workers' strike
The Grain Farmers of Ontario is urging the Canadian government to ensure grain continues to flow through the St. Lawrence Seaway this harvest season in light of the recent strike […] Read more