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Grain Farmers of Ontario Call for Proposals of Corn, Soybean and Wheat Research

The Grain Farmers of Ontario (GFO) welcomes the submission of proposals for research conducted in corn, soybean or wheat for funding in 2012.

GFO targets research and innovation to opportunities that will enhance our farmer members’ returns. Emphasis this year is being placed on research in the priority areas of agronomy and production, as well as insect and disease. Exceptional proposals in other areas will also be considered. Researchers seeking funding in 2012 must submit proposals by the deadline of Tuesday, January 10, 2012 at 5:00 pm. All proposals will be reviewed by the GFO Research Committee and the GFO Board of Directors. It is expected that researchers will be notified of the GFO’s funding decisions in mid-February, 2012. Please submit research proposals by email to: awcoleman@gfo.ca.

Please follow the ‘2012 Guideline for Research Proposals’ provided. Please also consider the enclosed document ‘Grain Farmers of Ontario 2012 Research Priorities’ to ensure that your proposal is aligned with the GFO’s priority areas of research. GFO strongly encourages partnerships amongst research institutions and with other funding agencies.

Click to download the 2012 Research Priorities and the 2012 Proposal Guidelines.

News
Reminder to sample your fields for ear moulds
With the wet weather expected for the weekend, it’s a good time to exercise your Best Management Practices and inspect your corn before harvest. While scouting your field for ear moulds, identify the rate of disease, the hybrids you have, and the planting date. Take samples from 2 different locations in the field, and collect a total of at least 10 ears. Hand shell the ears and mix thoroughly before sending to a lab for testing. Obtaining test results prior to harvest will eliminate any surprises when you go to sell the grain. Below is a list of labs in Ontario where grain samples can be analyzed:

Testing Facilities in Ontario
 
A&L Canada Laboratories Inc.
2136 Jetstream Rd
London, ON  N5V 3P5
(519) 457-2575		 Agri-Food Laboratories
Unit 1, 503 Imperial Rd N
Guelph, ON  N1H 6T9
1-800-265-7175		 Laboratory Services
University of Guelph
95 Stone Road West
Guelph, ON  N1H 8J7
519-767-6299
Agribrands Purina
Strathroy Central Laboratory
127 Zimmerman St S, 
Box 303
Strathroy, ON  N7G 3W3
(519) 245-9600		 Intertek Testing Services
960 C Alloy Drive
Thunder Bay, ON  P7B 6A4
(807)345-5392
 		 Shur-Gain
600 James St. South
St. Marys, ON
N4X 1C7
(519) 349-2152
 
Stratford Agri-Analysis
P.O. Box 760, 1131 Erie St
Stratford, ON  N5A 6W1
(519) 273-4411		    
 















Superweeds on CBC's "The Current"
Anna Maria Tremonti, host of CBC radio’s “The Current” brought farmers’ struggles with herbicide-resistant weeds to the attention of many Canadians this week when the show on “Superweeds” aired on October 5. Grain farmer and Market Trends author Philip Shaw was interviewed for the farmer perspective and he talked of his experience with glyphosate resistant giant ragweed and how he has had to move away from glyphosate-tolerant crops as the system no longer makes sense on his farm. Click to listen to the full show: "Superweeds"


Research
Research and innovation is a top priority for Grain Farmers of Ontario and our members often see the fruits of research efforts result in better yields, improved crop management techniques and crop protection products.

 
Latest Research Projects
Managed performance trials for winter and spring cereals (2009-2012)

Dr. David Hooker, University of Guelph Ridgetown; Peter Johnson, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs

the ontario cereal Crop Committee (OCCC) conducts variety performance trials to determine the genetic potential and adaptation of ce
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Topic of Research : Agronomy
Bean leaf beetle and impacts of late season pod feeding on quality (2009-2010)

Jocelyn Smith and Dr. Art Schaafsma, University of Guelph Ridgetown; Tracey Baute, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs

been leaf beetle (blb) has become a serious pest for IP food grade and seed growers of soybeans primarily due to a
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Topic of Research : Insects and Disease

Trent University biomaterials research program (2009-2013)

Dr. Suresh Narine, Trent University

THIS RESEARCH PROGRAM is focused on the utilization of lipids like soybean oil, to produce healthy edible materials such as zero trans fat and reduced saturated fat shortenings and confections, improved lubricants, f
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Topic of Research : Utilization

Winter wheat breeding using winter hardy spring wheat (2010-2013)

Dr. Duane Falk, University of Guelph

new winter wheat cultivars with improved agronomics, winter hardiness and yield are being developed using a winter hardy spring wheat breeding platform currently under development at the University of Guelph
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Topic of Research : Breeding and Genetics
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