Grain Farmers of Ontario

We want to thank our partners @BeefFarmersON, @OntarioSheep, @OntarioVeal, @OntarioPorkNews, and @OntFruitVeg for all of their dedication to working together, along with the great folks at @AgricultureON, and celebrate today's announcement of new RMP funding. 🚜🙌 It's been a…

The winter wheat harvest is 36 per cent complete across the province, corn is tasseling, and soybeans are flowering. There is certainly a lot going on in Ontario’s grain fields! Read more field observations here: buff.ly/tUZU5zQ

Applications are now open for the 2026 Grains Innovation Fund! Are you innovating with Ontario barley, corn, oats, soybeans, or wheat? Apply today for up to $75,000 in funding (up to 60% of eligible costs). Read the full press release below: buff.ly/rJENIPS

@GrainFarmers Chair Jeff Harrison @feedn4kids and @ccga_ca Chair Andre Harpe @andiharpe advocating for science- and rules-based trade at #IOPD2025. Many thanks to @AprosojaBR for hosting this important discussion for oilseed producers.

Explore the newly launched Field Progress from GFO. This page provides weekly updates on planting and harvest progress across Ontario, broken down by district. It currently features winter wheat harvest progress. #OntAg 🔗 buff.ly/aWrwMfz

Love talking about grain farming? 🌾 Want a fun day at the @letsgototheex? Volunteer at the GFO booth! 6-hour shifts, compensation included, and a chance to connect with those curious about what happens in the world of Ontario grain. Interested? Email [email protected]

GFO attended the Temiskaming Crop Coalition Twilight Crop Tour last week! 🚜 It was a great evening of knowledge-sharing, including a strip till corn trial, soybean variety trial, and winter wheat trial. A big thank you to all who made it possible!

Members of the GFO team attended the North Eastern Diagnostic Day at the Ontario Crops Research Centre - New Liskeard. It was amazing to see hands-on research in action for Ontario grain farmers! @AgInnovationON

The 5th Edition of the Environmental Farm Plan (EFP) is here! 🌱 Updated to reflect today’s ag priorities including climate adaptation, biodiversity, species at risk & more. 📅 In-person & virtual workshops now open! 🔗 Learn more & register: buff.ly/4f5sQ1D

Great to see @AgricultureON investing $5.4M in agri-food research with @uofg. Proud to highlight how research delivers real results for farmers: boosting yields, resilience, and enhancing sustainability. Let’s keep building on this momentum! #ontag #research #innovation

If using equipment for winter wheat harvest that has also handled treated seed, ensure proper cleanout procedures are followed. buff.ly/5h6HPww

Winter wheat harvest has begun! Soybeans are flowering, and ear development in corn is occurring. Scouting should be taking place for disease and insects across the province. Read more field observations from Laura Ferrier, GFO’s agronomist below buff.ly/Sn2UwHq

Keep your family safe around water on the farm this summer! Check out CASA's important safety tips for kids and parents including being aware of water hazards, fencing it in, supervising at all times, and setting an example. Read the full article here: buff.ly/DkfPG1u

Harvest is fast approaching! Keep bin safety top of mind. Watch this #GrainTALK webinar sharing how to be safer this harvest and some of the key things to remember when working around grain bins. buff.ly/2HZVRFR

The 2025 Agspray Expo registration closes July 15. You don't want to miss this incredible event! 📆 Wednesday, July 23, 2025 📍 820 Bates Road, Jasper, ON ⏰ 8:30AM - 3:15PM 💰 $150 +HST/person For more information and to register visit buff.ly/2kZqDWz

Are you expanding your acres of winter wheat? Trying out winter barley for the first time? EFAO's Small Grains Program is accepting applications until 10 am on July 15th. This intake is for farmers planting winter small grains in fall 2025 for harvest in summer 2026. Learn more…

As we enter July, while out in the field, be on the lookout for insects and disease, and take preventative measures to avoid yield impacts. Now is also the time to consider cover crop options for after the cereal crop harvest.  Read more: buff.ly/tYVKevS

Reminder that applications for GFO's Legacy Scholarship close July 20, 2025. The scholarship encourages the pursuit of higher education in any area of study that will benefit the Ontario grain sector or agri-food industry. Learn more and apply here 👉 buff.ly/u2AymFN

Yesterday the GFO board toured New Protein Global's new pilot soybean protein plant in Benmiller. The GFO grains innovation fund supported this project that is leading to new innovative soybean processing and markets in Ontario. Thanks to Martin VanderLoo for hosting our group!

Happy Canada Day! At @grainfarmers, we are so proud to be a part of Canadian agriculture. Today, and every day, we celebrate our incredible farmers who have dedicated their lives to feeding the country we proudly call home.

Help manage resistance for insects, weeds and disease. Explore topics such as herbicide, fungicide and insecticide resistance, Integrated Pest Management (IPM ) and more. buff.ly/9Ggqq1w