(NC)—In Ontario, over 5.5 million tonnes of corn are grown every year, and almost all of that corn is dent, or “field”, corn. In fact, over 50 percent of our cropland is used for “field” corn, whereas less than one percent is used for sweet corn.

(NC)—There are over 20,000 soybean farmers in Ontario and about 2 million acres of soybeans grown in the province every year. With that much land devoted to this crop, it's likely you've driven by a field without even knowing it.

(NC)—Summer's heating up and farm fields across Ontario are a sea of gold as harvest begins for winter wheat. At this time of year, wheat turns a golden yellow. From the car window, the crop looks like a field of tall, golden grass.

(NC)—As you're driving to cottage country, do you know what you're seeing in the fields next to the highway? Grain Farmers of Ontario will provide nuggets of information every week to help you become a farming expert and impress your travel companions.

(NC)—We may pay more initially for the long-term quality, but any time a homeowner opts for materials or methods that conserve energy, money is saved in spades too. For example, concrete walls are now a choice option replacing wood. Not only do you save forests and trees but certain concrete wall systems deliver up to 70 per cent savings on energy bills. When you opt for the quicker, builder-friendly system of pre-assembled concrete forms, your home stands to be three times more sound resistant, four times more fire resistant, and nine times stronger – and also far less prone to wood rot, mustiness and mould. More information is online at www.nudura.com. Other green options when building include solar power, water management, drainage, windows, siding, heating/cooling, ventilation, plumbing, electrical, and outdoor irrigation.

(NC)—What an opportunity we have when building a new home to get everything exactly right from scratch. It may take research and resolve to ensure the best options, but the highest quality home is an investment that keeps on giving.

(NC)—The Northern Lights are powered by a stream of charged particles that flows out from the Sun. Blown towards us at 400 kilometers per second; these solar winds cause storms in the Earth's magnetic field above the North and South Poles.