"January means conference and trade show season. I'll be heading to my first one for the year – the Midwest Ag Conference this Friday in Waterloo – to gather the latest insights for the 2026 season. "
Grain Farmers of Ontario (GFO) has formally joined forces with Grain Growers of Canada (GGC) as of January 8, 2025. GFO joins 14 other grower groups from across the country.
The Canadian Grain Commission has released the 2025 reports for harvest and export quality. These reports, released annually, provide information on the end-use quality of Canadian grain for each annual harvest and in exports.
The Office of the Grocery Sector Code of Conduct (OGSCC) was fully implemented on January 1, 2026. After the completion of its governance framework in November, formal recruitment began for eligible retailers and suppliers.
Another year for the Census of Agriculture kicks off early May 2026. Farm operators will receive a letter with instructions on how to complete the questionnaire, which can be completed in two different ways.
In Alberta, researchers are exploring a faster method for measuring nitrogen in plants during the growing season – one that gives growers a bird’s-eye view.
These Ontario researchers compared bio-strip tillage with other tillage and cover crop options to assess the effects on corn yields and the bottom line.
Watch this on-demand session with Eastern Canadian agronomists to hear 2025 learnings directly from the field and get practical, localized insights to improve your 2026 crop season.
