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Equine Community for Ontario

12 members Latest Activity: Dec 6, 2012
Horse lovers are invited to join and share and connect with the equine community in Ontario
Pork Producers and Industry

22 members Latest Activity: Jun 30, 2015 A chance to share information and discuss ideas on how to make the Ontario pork industry sustainable. ***Opinions expressed in this forum are…

Veg Growers and Friends

11 members Latest Activity: Dec 10, 2012 A place for Ontario field veg growers and those working in the veg production industry to discuss issues and share information.
Ontario Sheep Producers Group

13 members Latest Activity: May 5, 2012 Ontag has set this group area up for Sheep Producers and industry stakeholders to share information and ideas.

Human Resource Professionals in Agriculture

11 members Latest Activity: Oct 16, 2017 A group to discuss hot topics in the professional agriculture industry and allow HR professionals a place to network.
Horticulture Online Community

15 members Latest Activity: Nov 28, 2012 This group is being set up for fruit and vegetable growers and stakeholders to discuss issues and share information.

Dairy Farmers

13 members Latest Activity: Jun 15, 2013 This is a group for dairy farmers to discuss industry topics and issues or to share interesting stories.
Women in Agriculture

33 members Latest Activity: Oct 23, 2014 A forum for women running and working on the farm

Young Farmers In Ontario

55 members Latest Activity: Jun 3, 2013 This group has been set up for young and beginning farmers to discuss the challenges and issues associated with running a farming operation.

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Early Manitoba Planting Held Back by Rain

Wet conditions are holding back planting in Manitoba relative to normal. The weekly crop report on Tuesday pegged seeding across the province at 4% complete, up just 2 points from a week earlier and 5 points behind the five-year average. However, planting is still ahead of last year, when 0% of the crop was in the ground. Spring wheat and barley are sitting at 9% complete across the province with the Central region being the most advanced at 12% complete. Earliest planted fields have started to emerge. Field pea planting is at 11% complete across the province. The Northwest region is the most advanced at 25% complete and the Southwest region is at 7% complete. There have been a few reports of soybeans being planted where soil conditions have been suitable, the report added. Winter wheat and fall rye survival is decent, with most producers observing winter cereal survival to be 80 - 90%. Most producers have completed fertilizer applications in their winter cereals. Recent rain

Early Saskatchewan Planting Lagging

The first weekly crop report of the 2024 season on Thursday pegged provincewide seeding at 12% complete as of Monday, well behind the five- and 10-year averages of 23% and 20%, respectively Delays were due to much-needed rainfall, which has dented multi-year drought conditions in the province and offered hope of a better growing season. Most of the province received rain in varying amounts, with the heaviest amounts recorded in the Moose Jaw area at over 100 mm, the report said. Topsoil moisture for cropland was rated 8% surplus, 79% adequate, 12% short and 1% very short as of Monday. That is a major improvement from the final crop report for the 2023 season, released in mid-October, which put cropland soil moisture at 31% adequate, 44% short and 25% very short. Seeding in the province’s Southwest Region is the furthest advanced at 23% complete as of Monday, followed by the Southeast at 16%. The Northwest and West-Central regions were at 8% and 5% done, respectively, while the E

Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan Invest $25 Million in Agriculture Researchers

Today, Canada's Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Lawrence MacAulay and Saskatchewan's Agriculture Minister David Marit announced $25 million to support 15 strategic research chairs at the University of Saskatchewan's (USask) College of Agriculture and Bioresources through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership. "Investing in research is vitally important to the long-term resilience and continued growth of Canada's agriculture sector," MacAulay said. "I have no doubt this innovative research will help ensure our farmers stay on the cutting edge." "The Government of Saskatchewan is committed to funding evidence-based research initiatives to better serve our agriculture sector," Marit said. "Providing stable funding to attract and retain leading scientists in key strategic areas increases the competitiveness and resilience of Saskatchewan's agriculture sector and our provincial economy along with it." Funding is provided through the Strategic Research Program and is foc

John Deere Launches Nationwide Search for First-Ever Chief Tractor Officer to be the Face and Voice of the Company’s Social Media

This isn’t just a job; it’s the ultimate influencer adventure! John Deere, with the help of quarterback Brock Purdy, launched an epic hunt for the company’s first-ever Chief Tractor Officer (CTO) — a witty and charismatic content creator ready to help the iconic American brand celebrate farmers, contractors, groundskeepers, and brand fans.

Mountain View Equipment Builds New Facility in Jerome, Idaho

CLAAS dealer Mountain View Equipment Co. moved into its new $10 million facility in April, reports Ag Proud Idaho. The new Jerome, Idaho, location is one of 4 stores Mount View Equipment operates.

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