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Harry Dennis is now a member of Ontario Agriculture
10 hours ago
OntAG Admin posted a discussion

Do Wind Farms Impact Ontario Farm Land Values?

 Bernard Tobin speaks to Richard Vyn about his research into the impact of wind farms on Ontario farm land value.   www.realagriculture.comSee More
12 hours ago
Ravelle Rene posted a discussion

Looking for organic soil & compost bins

hey there,if anyone knows where to get the best price in organic soil, fertilizer, and compost bins,  in the north york area, please let me know, that would be great .... our soil is very bad and needs some lovethnxR:)See More
21 hours ago
OntAG Admin commented on OntAG Admin's event 2013 Ontario Pork Congress
"Stratford, Ontario - 40th annual Ontario Pork Congress a pork celebration Canada’s largest pig show is returning in grand fashion, as the Ontario Pork Congress (OPC) celebrates its 40th year. Organizers are planning this latest edition of the…"
yesterday
OntAG Admin replied to OntAG Admin's discussion I Love Farming Because...... Post your response here. Ag More Than Ever.
"Here a couple thoughts. Because we are feeding the world healthy, inexpensive food.   Because we like to see plants and crops grow from seed to end food products."
yesterday
OntAG Admin posted a discussion
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Kelsey Banks and OntAG Admin are now friends
Monday
Kelsey Banks was featured
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Denise Moore is now a member of Ontario Agriculture
Sunday
OntAG Admin posted a blog post

SAMCO 8 Row Pull Type Planting Corn In Earlton, Ontario With Degradeable Mulch Film.

,br>New 80PT model Samco planter. 8 row pull type planting maize corn with degradable mulch film to warm the soil in early spring. see our website for more information.See More
Sunday
OntAG Admin posted a blog post
May 16
Joe Dales is attending LEMKEN Canada Inc.'s event
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LEMKEN Heliodor Farm Tour at Southwestern Ontario

May 15, 2013 at 6pm to May 31, 2013 at 7pm
LEMKEN Tour Brings Heliodor Compact Disc to Farmers’ Fields LEMKEN CANADA is touring southwestern Ontario’s agricultural heartland this month to offer unique side-by-side trials between farmers’ existing cultivators and LEMKEN’s industry-leading Heliodor compact disc harrow. “Farmers have been asking about the Heliodor compact disc but they’re busy at this time of the year so we decided to bring our demos to them – right to their fields,” says Darryl Tam, service technician for LEMKEN CANADA…See More
May 16
 

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Looking for a Dynamic Speaker to Speak About Stray Voltage on Dairy Farms 4 Replies

Started by Grey Bruce Farmers' Week in Dairy in Ontario Talk. Last reply by Grey Bruce Farmers' Week May 13.

Canada Goose Hunting 1 Reply

Started by Greg Edwards in AgClassifieds: Buy and Sell Forum. Last reply by Greg Edwards Apr 15.

round balers 2 Replies

Started by henry baker in General Agriculture Discussions. Last reply by henry baker Apr 13.

Looking for Farm to Work on This Summer 2 Replies

Started by Ravelle Rene in General Agriculture Discussions. Last reply by Joe Dales Apr 11.

Help Wanted: Check out AgCareers.com 1 Reply

Started by Joe Dales in AgClassifieds: Buy and Sell Forum. Last reply by wayne mullins Apr 8.

Farmer Needs Assessment Survey - Organic Management 2 Replies

Started by Colin Lundy in General Agriculture Discussions. Last reply by Colin Lundy Apr 2.

Discussing the 100 Bushel Per Acre Yield Initiative. Is this possible? 1 Reply

Started by OntAG Admin in Crop Talk. Last reply by Roadrunner Mar 20.

Seeking free-cheap working farm truck 1 Reply

Started by Tori Waugh in AgClassifieds: Buy and Sell Forum. Last reply by Roadrunner Mar 20.

Blog Posts

SAMCO 8 Row Pull Type Planting Corn In Earlton, Ontario With Degradeable Mulch Film.


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New 80PT model Samco planter. 8 row pull type planting maize corn with degradable mulch film to warm the soil in early spring. see our website for more information.

Posted by OntAG Admin on May 18, 2013 at 11:49pm

Terry Daynard's Blog: A Message to All You Older Guys/Gals: Get On Twitter

By older I mean about 50-plus, including old-timers like me who can still learn new skills. Younger people can ignore the following advice; they’ve mostly discovered what I’ll be saying, years ago.



I have long ignored the idea of social media. I saw no reason to inform others about my daily trivia, or to know the same about them. But then, thanks to two daughters, I discovered Twitter. It’s marvelous.



For sure, Twitter can be about trivia, and often is. But it’s also a… Continue

Posted by OntAG Admin on May 14, 2013 at 3:58pm — 2 Comments

CFFO Commentary: The Proposed Ontario Budget holds Positives for Agriculture and Rural Ontario

By Nathan Stevens

May 10, 2013

 

The first proposed budget under our new Premier holds many positive commitments for agriculture and rural Ontario. The CFFO is pleased that there are commitments to the key issues that the organization raised in its budget submission on the need for fiscal discipline, the need for a focus on innovation, and the need for regulatory modernization. However, there are some areas of concern as…

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Posted by CFFO Blog on May 10, 2013 at 12:05pm

2012-2013 Agriwebinar® Series - View Past Webinars Online

2012-2013 Agriwebinar® Series

Farm Management Canada's 2012-2013 Agriwebinar® season has come to an end.

Agriwebinar® presentations hosted by FMC and other partnering organizations are now available in the Past Webinars section of Agriwebinar.com. Check out our list of insightful and informative webinars from the past season.

 

2012-2013 Farm Management Canada Agriwebinar®…

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Posted by OntAG Admin on April 18, 2013 at 8:32pm

Ontario Farmland Values from FCC Spring 2013 Farmland Values Report

Farmland values in Ontario increased an average of 11.9% in the second half of 2012, following gains of 16.3% and 7.2% in the previous two reporting periods. Farmland values in Ontario have risen for the past 20 years.

Some cash crop producers leveraged their current land holdings to purchase less expensive land in other locations, such as in Northern Ontario, yet the resulting impact on farmland values was relatively modest. The…

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Posted by OntAG Admin on April 15, 2013 at 2:30pm

The CFFO Commentary: Educating Youth about Agriculture more Important than Ever

By Nathan Stevens

April 12, 2013

 

The recent Ontario Agri-food Education (OAFE) annual meeting underscored the importance of providing learning opportunities to children about the food system that keep store shelves – and their bellies – filled. The fact of the matter is that most children today lack any direct connection to farm life anymore.  Yet there are important opportunities and challenges…
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Posted by CFFO Blog on April 15, 2013 at 2:26pm

Featured Commentary Articles from Farms.com Canada East

VIdeo: Do Wind Farms Impact Ontario Farm Land Values?

Richard Vyn speaking about his research into the impact of wind farms on Ontario farm land value.

Video: How Much of a Difference Can Early Soybean Planting Make Out West?

Brent VanKoughnet talks about the results of the soybean planting trials he ran regarding soybean seeding dates and whether an early date was better for soybean yields.

Perspectives: Grains and Oilseeds with Bill Parrish Jr., Parrish and Heimbecker

Bill Parrish Jr., President and CEO of Parrish and Heimbecker, discusses the recent growth in agriculture, and both its potential and prospects.

CFFO: Ontario Exports Reach all time High but Challenges Remain

Earlier this month, the government of Ontario celebrated crossing the ten billion dollar threshold in food exports. In addition, a recent session held by the Cross Border Transportation Centre at the University of Windsor outlined the challenges facing exporters targeting the American marketplace.

Video: Perspectives: Grains and Oilseeds with Len Penner, Cargill

Len Penner, President of Cargill Limited, talks about recent growth in the grain and oilseed sector and how to navigate change.

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Agriculture Headlines from Farms.com Canada East News - click on title for full story

Corn, Soybean Futures Prices Jump On Demand.

Lean Hog Futures Move Higher On Supply Concerns

Feeding Green Canola Seed

Below is an article that was published on Monday (May 20th) in the Prairie Swine

Alfalfa Weevil Reaching Threshold – Scout!

We are getting a lot of calls about alfalfa weevil in various

Can I Apply Post-Emergent Herbicides to Soybeans Before the 1st Trifoliate Stage?

You may be faced with a scenario where there is an abundance of weeds at or near the maximum leaf-stage

U of G Receives $8 Million from NSERC

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