Two events are held at the end of the Great Ontario Yield Tour. These events are held to bring farmers up to speed on the tour findings and to learn more about how to better their yields by providing demos on new technology, farm management practices, and agronomy.
Certified Crop Advisors can now earn Nutrient Management and Crop Management CEU Credits when attending either event!
Western Ontario Event
THURSDAY, AUGUST 27, 2026
Oxford Agropro, Hickson, Ontario
596222 Highway 59
Hickson, Ontario N0J 1L0
9am* - 3:30pm
*On-site Registrant check-in from 9am - 9:30am
Please give yourself plenty of time to get checked in with your group leader.
First presentation begins at 9:45am.
We invite guests to bring a lawn/camping chair from home so you can sit comfortably at each of the demo presentations throughout the morning.
Special Guest Speaker - Greg Stewart
Agronomist – GASCANAG
Ingersoll, ON
Main Presentation Topic
Narrowing the High-Density Corn Yield Gap
Plant 20% more seed to get 2% more yield? This session will explore yield components of high yielding corn and what can be done to realize the potential of high-density corn stands.
Educational Demo Presentation Topic
More Power Out of Potassium
From starter impacts on lower testing soils to pushing yields on good ground, this session will review key potassium considerations.
- 9:00am - 9:30am Registration
- All pre-registered attendees will be pre-assigned to a group.
An email will be sent the day before the event advising attendees which group they are in.
All attendees must check-in with their group leader outside the Maizex Dome.
NON-REGISTERED ATTENDEES WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ATTEND THE EVENT.
- 9:45am: Demo Presentation Rotation
Attendees will travel in groups to each of the following presentations.
- Desjardins – “Grow It. Manage It. Pass It On.”
This presentation highlights how thoughtful investment management, paired with comprehensive wealth and succession planning, can help you achieve your financial goals today while preparing for tomorrow. See how Desjardins supports every step of the journey.
- Greenfield Global/Hensall Coop – The Future of Ethanol in Ontario and its Impact on Grain Prices and Basis
- Taurus Ag – Future of Fertility – Rethinking Nutrient Management: The Role of Fertilizer Dissolution and Nutrient Release
This demo will focus on the timing of fertilizer releasing and when it is available to all crops.
- Greg Stewart - More Power Out of Potassium
From starter impacts on lower testing soils to pushing yields on good ground, this session will review key potassium considerations.
- BBQ Lunch
- Presentations
- Special Guest Speaker - Greg Stewart - Narrowing the High-Density Corn Yield Gap
- Agronomist Panel Discussion
- Farms.com Risk Management - Moe Agostino - 2026/27 Grain Market & Basis Outlook
- 2026 Ontario Yield Tour Results - Moe Agostino and Hicham Fram
- Prizes
- 2 grand prizes available
Terralynx Multi-Spectral Imagery package (includes $2,500 worth of multi-spectral crop assessment & reports)
2026 Yield Contest Prize Package (valued at $3,200 - Farms.com Risk Management commodity marketing subscription, valued at $800, Ceresco IP soybean seed, valued at $800, Hensall Co-op - Gentec edible bean seed, valued at $800, Desjardins restructuring/financing fee waved, valued at $800)
Eastern Ontario Event
THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 2026
Domar Farms Ltd
17331 Sandringham Rd
Moose Creek, Ontario K0C 1W0
9am* - 4:30pm
*On-site Registrant check-in from 9am - 9:30am.
Please give yourself plenty of time to get checked in with your group leader.
First presentation begins at 9:45am.
We invite guests to bring a lawn/camping chair from home so you can sit comfortably at each of the demo presentations throughout the morning.
Special Guest Speaker - Patrick Lynch, CCA ON
Certified Crop Advisor
Peterborough, ON
Main Presentation Topic
Corn Production Past Present and Future
A look at how corn was grown in eastern Ontario to looking at present day corn production and what the future will hold. A look at genetics fertility weeds and modern technology to address these issues and where we might go.
Educational Demo Presentation Topic
SWAT (Soil, Water and Topograhy)
A new way at looking at soil fertility, plant population, based on topography and water availability.
- 9am - 9:30am Registration
- All pre-registered attendees will be pre-assigned to a group.
An email will be sent the day before the event advising attendees which group they are in.
All attendees must check-in with their group leader.
NON-REGISTERED ATTENDEES WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ATTEND THE EVENT.
- 9:45am: Demo Presentation Rotation
Attendees will travel in groups to each of the following presentations.
- Ceresco - Increasing Demand and advantages in Non-GMO Soybeans
Production cost, comparison between GMO and NON GMO soybeans in today’s market advantages and disadvantages.
- Desjardins – “Grow It. Manage It. Pass It On.”
This presentation highlights how thoughtful investment management, paired with comprehensive wealth and succession planning, can help you achieve your financial goals today while preparing for tomorrow. See how Desjardins supports every step of the journey.
- Greenfield Global/Hensall Coop – The Future of Ethanol in Ontario and its Impact on Grain Prices and Basis
- Synagri – Unlocking Yield Potential with Premium Fertility
Join Synagri for a practical discussion on how premium fertilizer technologies and advanced nutrition strategies can help Eastern Ontario growers maximize yield potential, improve nutrient efficiency, and drive stronger crop performance throughout the season.
- Taurus Ag – Future of Fertility – Rethinking Nutrient Management: The Role of Fertilizer Dissolution and Nutrient Release
This demo will focus on the timing of fertilizer releasing and when it is available to all crops.
- Patrick Lynch – SWAT (Soil, Water and Topograhy)
A new way at looking at soil fertility, plant population, based on topography and water availability.
- BBQ Lunch
- Presentations
- Special Guest Speaker – Patrick Lynch - Corn Production Past Present and Future
- Agronomist Panel Discussion
- Farms.com Risk Management - Moe Agostino - 2026/27 Grain Market & Basis Outlook
- 2026 Eastern Ontario Yield Tour Results - Moe Agostino and Hicham Fram
- Prizes
- 2 grand prizes available
Terralynx Multi-Spectral Imagery package (includes $2,500 worth of multi-spectral crop assessment & reports)
2026 Yield Contest Prize Package (valued at $3,200 - Farms.com Risk Management commodity marketing subscription, valued at $800, Ceresco IP soybean seed, valued at $800, Synagri - Dekalb corn seed, valued at $800, Desjardins restructuring/financing fee waved, valued at $800)