Recent Articles
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Seeking Grower Perspectives on Buckwheat and Quinoa
The University of Guelph is seeking input from farmers to better understand the opportunities and challenges associated with growing pseudocereals, including buckwheat and quinoa. Researchers are conducting a study to assess the current knowledge, familiarity, perceptions, and experiences of growers and processors regarding pseudocereals. The goal is to identify barriers to cultivation and utilization while…
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Canola Seasonal Summary – November 5, 2026
Seeded canola acres increased by 12% compared to 2025 as approximately 52,000 acres were insured in 2026 through Agricorp. Reported acreage is inclusive of winter canola seeded in 2025 and spring canola seeded in 2026. Spring Canola Many spring canola fields were seeded in May under great field conditions. Wet weather in some areas including…
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2026 Ontario Grain Corn Ear Mould and Deoxynivalenol (DON) Mycotoxin Survey
This article was co-authored with Albert Tenuta, OMAFA Field Crop Pathologist. OMAFA field crop specialists in collaboration with Grain Farmers of Ontario (GFO) and members of the Ontario Agri-Business Association (OABA) have completed the 2026 annual Ontario corn ear mould and DON mycotoxin survey. Corn ear moulds such as Gibberella and their corresponding mycotoxins occur…
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