Ontario Grain Production and Utilization

Aug 16, 2024

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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Video: Understanding the Basics of the Renewable Fuel Standard

On Friday, April 24, 2026, from 12 noon–1:00 ET, the Penn State Center for Agricultural and Shale Law, alongside the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture’s (PDA) Agricultural Business Development Center (ABDC), presented this webinar in the Understanding Agricultural Law Educational Series, a course designed to develop subject matter literacy and competence on fundamental issues of agricultural law for attorneys and business advisors who work with or represent agricultural or rural clients but may not necessarily specialize in agricultural law:

“Understanding the Basics of the Renewable Fuel Standard”

The Clean Air Act’s Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program requires transportation fuel sold in the United States to contain a minimum volume of renewable fuels such as ethanol, biodiesel, or advanced biofuels. Established by the Energy Policy Act of 2005 and later expanded by the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007, the RFS is implemented by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in collaboration with the Department of Energy and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).

This webinar provides an overview of the legal authority and structure for the RFS program and explain how it works, including the program’s system of Renewable Identification Numbers (RINs) and categories of renewable fuels. Additionally, this webinar addresses EPA annual volume requirement rulemaking and associated recent legal issues.