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Registration is Now Open for the 2025 March Classic

Guelph, Ont. –  – Grain Farmers of Ontario, the province’s largest commodity organization, representing Ontario’s 28,000 barley, corn, oat, soybean, and wheat farmers, has opened registration for its 2025 March Classic: Leading the Way.

The 2025 March Classic will be held on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at RBC Place in London, Ontario. This year's event celebrates 15 years and will look at what the future might hold for agriculture and find new opportunities for grain farmers in Ontario to continue leading the way.

The 2025 keynote speakers include:

  • The U.S. Farm Report with host Tyne Morgan
  • Vance Crowe, Communications Strategist
  • Linda Nazareth, Economist, Futurist, and Author
  • Innovation in Agriculture panel with moderator Joe Dales, RHA Ventures

“The speaker line-up for the 2025 March Classic will offer attendees a unique perspective of Ontario’s agriculture industry,” says Victoria Berry, Director of Communications of Grain Farmers of Ontario. “The sold-out trade show, fantastic hospitality of RBC Place, and exceptional banquet entertainment means that this is an event you won’t want to miss.”

“Fifteen years is a big milestone, and we expect that this year’s March Classic will be the best one yet,” says Crosby Devitt, CEO, Grain Farmers of Ontario. “I’m looking forward to connecting with farmer-members and industry and hearing from top-notch speakers as we look ahead to the future.”

Registration is now open! Please visit www.gfo.ca/MarchClassic to register for the 2025 March Classic, and view the agenda, speaker lineup, and hotel details.

Attendees who register early will be entered into an early-bird draw, with two chances to win before February 28.


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Sclerotinia and Lygus in Seed Canola: Field Update with George Lubberts, CCA | Enchant, Alberta

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Join Certified Crop Advisor George Lubberts for this Prairie Certified Crop Advisor (Prairie CCA) field update from Enchant, Alberta. In this 12th video of the series, George takes us into a seed canola field where the male rows have been removed and the female plants are filling pods. This video was taken in the third week of August 2025.

George discusses the early signs of sclerotinia stem rot, explaining how infection begins in the stem, impacts pod development, and leads to premature ripening. He also shares insights on lygus bug management, including timing of spray applications to minimize feeding damage and maintain seed size and quality.

With cool, damp summer conditions, George notes that while disease pressure is present, overall field health remains good. The crop is just beginning to show early seed colour change, signaling progress toward maturity.

Topics Covered:

•Sclerotinia stem rot identification and impact

•Managing lygus bugs in seed canola

•Crop stage and seed colour change observations

•Timing insecticide sprays for optimal protection

•Insights from a CCA field perspective in southern Alberta