Grain Farmers of Ontario celebrates Ontario Agriculture Week with launch of “We Are Grain Farmers” video

Oct 07, 2025

Guelph, Ont. – October 7, 2025 – Grain Farmers of Ontario, the province’s largest commodity organization, representing Ontario’s 28,000 barley, corn, oat, soybean, and wheat farmers, in celebration of Ontario Agriculture Week, has launched a new video titled “We Are Grain Farmers,” a heartfelt tribute to the farm families who grow the grains that feed Ontario and the world.

The video shines a spotlight on the people, passion, and purpose behind Ontario’s grain farming industry. Told through the lens of a day in the life of a local Ontario grain farming family, it highlights the dedication, resilience, and pride that define the work of farmer-members.

“Grain farming isn’t just a job, it’s a way of life, a responsibility, and a promise to future generations,” says Crosby Devitt, CEO, Grain Farmers of Ontario. “This video is our way of saying thank you and recognizing the essential role our farmers play in every community across Ontario.”

Celebrating the people behind Ontario’s grains

From early mornings and long days in the field, to the unpredictable challenges of markets and weather, Ontario’s grain farmers face challenges with care and commitment. This video was created to instill pride among farmers, deepen public understanding of where our food comes from, and celebrate the essential role grain farmers play in their communities and across the province.

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Video: Dicamba Returns for Georgia Farmers: What the New EPA Ruling Means for Cotton Growers

After being unavailable in 2024 due to registration issues, dicamba products are returning for Georgia farmers this growing season — but under strict new conditions.

In this report from Tifton, Extension Weed Specialist Stanley Culpepper explains the updated EPA ruling, including new application limits, mandatory training requirements, and the need for a restricted use pesticide license. Among the key changes: a cap of two ½-pound applications per year and the required use of an approved volatility reduction agent with every application.

For Georgia cotton producers, the ruling is significant. According to Taylor Sills with the Georgia Cotton Commission, the vast majority of cotton planted in the state carries the dicamba-tolerant trait — meaning farmers had been paying for technology they couldn’t use.

While environmental groups have expressed concerns over spray drift, Georgia growers have reduced off-target pesticide movement by more than 91% over the past decade. Still, this two-year registration period will come with increased scrutiny, making stewardship and compliance more important than ever.