Ontario Grain Farmer December 2023 / January 2024

ON THE COVER Stormy skies ahead Treena Hein WHAT TO EXPECT IN 2024

6

FEEDING THE WORLD 4

From the CEO’s desk

GrainTALK newsletter An update on Grain Farmers of Ontario news and events 16

Good in Every Grain Updates on our campaign 30

Business side Conversations with business experts 9

Crop side Agronomic information from crop specialists 23

Laura Ferrier 10 Blair Andrews 12 Mary Feldskov 14

Mary Feldskov 22

A year in review

Grain contracts guide

Ontario Grain Farmer 24 Rachel Telford 26 Rebecca Hannam 28

Market review 2022 - 2023

Ontario Agricultural Conference 2024

What do Canadians think about food?

Stronger leadership

Ontario Grain Farmer 18

European trade policies

Farming for world hunger

17 2024 ANNUAL DISTRICT

Matt McIntosh 20

More winter barley acres

MEETINGS CHECK HERE FOR DATES AND TIMES

DECEMBER 2023 / JANUARY 2024 volume 15, number 3 ONTARIO GRAIN FARMER is published 9 times a year (December/January, February, March, April/May, June/July, August, September, October, and November) through Grain Farmers of Ontario. Distribution is to all Ontario barley, corn, oat, soybean, and wheat farmer-members. Associate Membership Subscription available upon request. Views and opinions expressed in this magazine are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the policies of Grain Farmers of Ontario. Seek professional advice before undertaking any recommendations or suggestions presented in this magazine. PUBLICATIONS MAIL AGREEMENT NO. 40065283. Return undeliverable items to Grain Farmers of Ontario, 679 Southgate Drive, Guelph, ON N1G 4S2. © Grain Farmers of Ontario all rights reserved.

Publisher: Grain Farmers of Ontario, Phone: 1-800-265-0550, Website: www.gfo.ca; Managing Editor: Mary Feldskov; Production Co-ordinator: Kim Ratz; Advertising Sales and Sponsorship Consultant: Joanne Tichborne

BIODEGRADABLE POLY