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Ontario Grain Production and Utilization

Ontario is a significant producer of grains and oilseeds, with highly diversified domestic and export markets.

Where does Ontario grain go?

The Ontario grain industry is complex due to the size of the province, the wide range of transportation options, the interprovincial transfers of grains for certain export markets, the increased use of on-farm storage, and the movement of Western Canadian grain through Ontario ports. Understanding the current utilization of Ontario crops is complex and requires compiling multiple data and information sources.

Market Utilization Report

Building upon information and data available through Statistics Canada and the Ontario Ministry of Food and Rural Affairs, Grain Farmers of Ontario’s Market Utilization Report is informed by data from and interviews with key stakeholders and industry experts. The report characterizes Ontario barley, corn, oats, soybean, and wheat markets, including insights on international, domestic, and on-farm grain use. See report below.

This comprehensive report identifies key markets, grain uses, and trade opportunities, demonstrating the global reach and positive impact of Ontario farmers and the grains they grow.

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Drought Now, Cold Weather To Come, Grain State Outlook

Video: Drought Now, Cold Weather To Come, Grain State Outlook

Colder weather ahead is the call from Eric Hunt with University of Nebraska Extension. We dig into the forecast for the months to come and look back at what happened at the end of the growing season, including the conditions that allowed southern corn rust to thrive. Eric also breaks down the current drought situation, highlighting where it’s driest now and where the conditions are changing. We wrap on the spring outlook and the current La Nina pattern in place and and what’s driving this cold snap. Yes, Eric said polar vortex in this conversation.