Welcome, participants
This page contains all materials needed to successfully participate in the Ontario Corn Agronomy Network. Please review each section carefully before beginning data collection.
Getting started
Step 1: Read through the protocols document and reach out to a member of the leadership team if you have any questions.
Step 2: Familiarize yourself with the data & sample collection timeline
Step 3: Download or print out all data collection forms.
Field sampling protocols
Clear, step-by-step instructions for:
- Selecting and marking the project area
- Collecting lab samples
- Gathering plant stand data
- Growth stage assessments
- Pre-harvest and harvest measurements
Data collection forms
Standardized forms to ensure consistency across all participating farms:
- Form 1 – Background
- Form 2 – Planting
- Form 3 – Crop Protection Applications*
- Form 4 – Fertilizer Applications*
- Form 5 – Reporting Growth Stages
- Form 6 – Early Season Stand Assessment
- Form 7 – Ear Count Assessment
- Form 8 – Harvest verification form
*Please download/print out a new copy of Forms 3 & 4 for each application.
Data & sample collection timeline
A simple checklist showing what is required and when:
Submitting data
All data forms for 2026 are to be submitted by email to Alex Dacey (adacey@gfo.ca). Please reach out if you have any questions.
Support & FAQs
If you have questions during the season, help is available.