What’s Happening in Ag? January Edition

Jan 14, 2025

As the new year begins, Ontario’s agricultural community is buzzing with exciting events to attend, learn from, and share knowledge.

Be sure to join OFT’s webinar, Farming with Conservation in Mind, and catch us at the Guelph Organic Conference panel on farmland access called “Securing Land”—we’d love to see you there!

A big thanks to OFA for curating and sharing these opportunities. Don’t forget to add them to your calendar!

Jan 7-8: Southwest Agriculture Conference
Jan 9: OFA Cultivating Local Workshops 2025 – Selling Online and Social Media Marketing
Jan 8-14: Grey Bruce Farmers’ Week
Jan 14-16: Dairy Farmers of Ontario AGM
Jan 16: OFT Webinar – Farming with Conservation in Mind
Jan 16: Cultivating Local Workshops 2025 – Labelling and Attributes
Jan 18: Leeds County Cattlemen’s Association AGM
Jan 19-21 Rural Ontario Municipality Conference
Jan 23-25: Guelph Organic Conference – Don’t miss OFT speaking on the Farmland Access Panel!
Jan 29-30: Chatham-Kent Farm Show
Jan 30: Cultivating Local Workshops 2025 – Exploring Agritourism Opportunities

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Video: R3 Corn Growth Stage Explained: Why Late-Season Tissue Sampling Matters

Corn pollination may be behind us, but the work isn't over.

In this field update from the Nutrien Innovation Farm in Champaign, Illinois, agronomist Tim Sickman discusses why growers should stay engaged with field scouting during the R3 (milk) stage of corn development. While favorable weather, strong pollination, and early grain fill are encouraging signs, important questions about crop nutrition and yield potential still remain.

Tim explains: What the R3 corn growth stage looks like

Why successful pollination isn't the finish line

The importance of late-season field scouting

How tissue sampling can identify nutrient deficiencies

The role of sulfur, zinc, potassium, and other nutrients during grain fill

Using tissue analysis to improve future fertility management plans

As corn moves through grain fill, understanding nutrient availability and plant health can provide valuable insights for maximizing yield potential and planning for next season.