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AORS Trade Show at Woodstock Fairgrounds

June 4, 2025 at 9pm to June 5, 2025 at 5pm
We are excited to let you know about the 2025 AORS Municipal Public Works Trade Show happening in Woodstock, Ontario on June 4-5, 2025 in collaboration with the Oxford County Road Supervisors Association. It is the largest public works trade show in the province! You might be thinking – what does public works have to do with agriculture? Many of our municipal suppliers are also suppliers in the agricultural sector – including Colvoy Equipment, Brandt Tractor, Charles Jones Industrial, STIHL…See More
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Practical opportunities to navigate the future of feed showcased at ANCC 2025 in Niagara Falls at Niagara Falls, Ontario

May 7, 2025 at 9am to May 9, 2025 at 5pm
Top national feed industry event features newest research, networking and more Advances in animal nutrition research are generating exciting opportunities for the livestock and feed sector.Participants from across the animal nutrition industry will learn about the latest developments under the theme “Practical opportunities to navigate the future of feed” at the 9th annual Animal Nutrition Conference of Canada (ANCC), from May 7-9 in Niagara Falls, Ontario.The event is hosted by the Animal…See More
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Tickets on sale for The Leadership Lecture and Reception with Dr. Rebecca Sutherns at DoubleTree by Hilton

March 27, 2025 from 6pm to 9pm
The Rural Ontario Institute, host of the renowned Advanced Agricultural Leadership Program (AALP), is excited to announce Dr. Rebecca Sutherns, popular author, professional facilitator and coach will be the featured speaker at The Leadership Lecture and Reception. Tickets are now on sale for this premiere event. “Imagination isn’t just for dreamers—it’s for leaders,” says Gabrielle Ferguson, Leadership Programs Director at ROI. “This session will inspire and equip listeners to think…See More
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The Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Convention at Niagara Falls Convention Centre

February 19, 2025 at 8:30am to February 20, 2025 at 4pm
The Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Convention (OFVC) is an annual 2-day gathering of horticultural crop producers involved in the production of fruits and vegetables. The convention is attended by a cross section of the horticultural sector including government, industry, business, consultants, producers, associations, researchers and educators from across Canada and features a great lineup of horticultural experts, educational sessions, trade show exhibitors and great networking opportunities.See More
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Advocacy in Action: Canada Organic Trade Association’s Organic Summit & Parliament Day 2024 at Delta Hotel's Ottawa city center

November 18, 2024 at 9am to November 19, 2024 at 4pm
The Canada Organic Trade Association’s (COTA) flagship event, The Canada Organic Trade Association’s (COTA) flagship event, the Organic Summit, will take place on Monday, November 18, 2024, in Ottawa, followed by a members-only Advocacy Day happening on Tuesday, November 19. Dive into this hybrid event which offers inspiring presentations, engaging talks, and networking opportunities focused on the organic market and scientific insights, with cutting edge research unveiled. Nine expert speakers…See More
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Visiting a citrus cooperative

AALP class 17 left Seville the morning of January 15 heading to Sunaran Citrus Coop near the town of Palma De Rio. We were greeted by our tour guide Rosa for an informative tour of one of the biggest citrus coops in Spain. The coop consists of 98-100 members, all of which are farmer members.

The coop has 1500 acres of land growing a wide variety of orange variety’s with the main being “Salustiana” which is a juice press variety. Besides oranges they also do grapefruits with the main…

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Posted by AALP on January 16, 2020 at 4:00am

Picking strawberries in January

Day 7 of AALP Class 17 IST contintued with one of the highlights so far on the trip, a fruit cooperative named Cuna De Platero. We were lucky enough to be taken on a tour of their greenhouses where they allowed to try some of the different varieties of strawberries that they grow.  The greenhouses are once again made with plastic and are of similar style to our previous visits this trip. They have a cooperative structure, which is something we have come to find is very common here in Spain.…

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Posted by AALP on January 14, 2020 at 4:00am

Exploring traditional and modern agriculture in Spain

Jan 12 - Sunday

Our day began leaving the sunny Mediterranean coast and travelling to the small rural village of Alameda. We visited the Centre Tematico del campo Andaluz. This was a museum dedicated to teaching people about the past farming practices and traditions. We were met by a museum guide, and two local farmers, a father and son – Antonio Sr. and Antonio Jr. Antonio Sr. was 90 years old and had, in his lifetime, farmed in the traditional way which, for olive oil production,…

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Posted by AALP on January 13, 2020 at 7:00am

Ag and city tours make up our first few days in Spain

The AALP Class left the beautiful Toledo to head to a feedlot outside the city. We were toured around a feedlot that is part of a cooperative that consists of 9,500 head of cattle. Our host, who is the president of the cooperative, has two feedlots and 600 hectares of crop land. It was interesting to learn that the cooperative’s major export market outside of Spain are Lebanon, Turkey and Israel. These destinations have particularly stringent standards for how the beef must be treated and…

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Posted by AALP on January 10, 2020 at 11:00am

AALP Class 17 leaves for Spain

Sadly, one class member, Bernice Weber Passchier, is ill and was unable to join us for our rescheduled International Study Tour. The rest of AALP Class 17 met at Pearson airport and boarded the plane to Philadelphia; after a short layover we were on an overnight flight to Madrid, Spain. 

Once we landed, we met up with Rafa, our bus driver, and Ismael, our tour guide. We were happy to learn that Ismael had an agricultural background and has been doing ag-focused tours for the last five…

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Posted by AALP on January 9, 2020 at 11:00am

Telling our story in Plano

Out last day in Texas had the AALP Class visit BNSF Railway headquarters (the air traffic control of the railway) a 23-billion dollar company situated outside of Fort Worth in an impressive, modern facility. We were greeted by James Titsworth, General Director of Business Development. We viewed the impressive state-of-the-art dispatch area, where over 250 people work together 24/7 ensuring safety of the railway system West of…

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Going back in time in Dallas

Sunday, July 15th saw AALP Class 17 visit the Sixth Floor Museum Sixth Floor Museumin Dallas. This is the floor…

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Posted by AALP on July 15, 2018 at 4:00am

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Building the Ultimate Garden Fence + How (and if) to Start a Non-Profit Farm

Welcome to episode 147 of Growers Daily! We cover: the “If Money were No Issue” garden fence, starting a non-profit farm, and can you correct drainage next to a tunnel if your first attempt doesn’t work well enough.

Is This Product the Next Big Soil Amendment + A Day in the Life of Farmer Jesse

Welcome to episode 145 of Growers Daily! We cover: fertilizing and three sisters planting, is microalgae the hottest new soil amendment and a little day in the life.

Sleep Deprived but Pig Loading Can’t Wait

In this video, Tork and Sawyer load the last set of pigs out of Site 3 and finish getting the pig barn ready for the powerwashers.

97 Million Acre Talk Pressures Corn, But UK Deal and China Talks Spark Optimism

Corn futures are under pressure amid talk of 97 million acres planted, thanks to fast U.S. progress and favorable weather, though support comes from a newly announced UK–U.S. trade deal. Upcoming U.S.–China talks and Trump’s plan to cut Chinese tariffs are lifting market sentiment. OPEC+ is ramping up June oil output, signaling a market share fight with the U.S. The Fed is holding rates steady due to tariff uncertainty, chip export restrictions may be eased, and Warren Buffett is retiring. Monday’s USDA report could be bearish for new crop prices if tariff effects aren’t already priced in.

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Travel Safe: Stop Foot and Mouth Disease at the Gate

As summer approaches, many Canadians begin planning vacations and welcoming visitors to their farms. With increased travel and farm traffic, everyone —both those working on and visiting farms— are part of keeping Canada free of foreign animal disease such as Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD). For beef cattle producers, travelling safe involves knowing key information before returning to Canada. A few of these guidelines include:   Before you travel:   Inform Canadian Border Services of your travel plans.  Know the FMD status of the region(s) you will be travelling to.  Be aware of the most up-to-date information on FMD outbreaks and FMD status.   While travelling: Avoid direct contact with livestock and wild animals.  Do not purchase or bring back any meat or animal products.  Clean and disinfect footwear and clothing regularly.  Leave behind any items that cannot easily be disinfected. 

Manitoba Planting Advances Amid Mostly Dry Conditions

Manitoba planting has jumped to about one-third complete, but things are drying out. The latest weekly crop report pegged planting across the province at about 32% complete as of Tuesday, up from just 8% a week earlier. That is 3 points ahead of last year’s pace and 8 points ahead of the five-year average. Precipitation was variable across Manitoba the past week, but with most regions receiving less than 3 mm. The Boissevain area received the largest amount at 12.5 mm. Accumulations in most areas of the province are far below normal - less than 50% - since May 1, the report said, noting that recent wildfires in northern Manitoba have significantly impacted areas around The Pas, causing ‘extensive damage’ to pastures and fence lines. Spring wheat, oat, and barley planting is almost complete in the Southwest, Central, Eastern and Interlake regions, the report said, with corn planting seeing a major jump in the Central, Eastern, and Interlake regions. The earliest planted corn acres

Pulse Market Insight #274

Running out of Runway Even though farmers are out busy in the field and focused on the next crop, we often get questions at this time of year about selling the remainder of last year’s crop. For most farmers, there isn’t much left to sell but there are often a few tonnes held in reserve for a possible spring or summer rally, or just in case the upcoming crop runs into trouble. The question is often phrased something like, “What are the things that could push the market higher?” or “Could we see a bounce yet?” At that point, we usually start listing possible (usually weather-related) factors that could give prices a lift but in most cases, our answer is that a meaningful rally at this time of year is quite unlikely. Of course, we then get the classic Jim Carrey line, “So you’re telling me there’s a chance.” Yes, there’s always a chance but the odds of a summer rally are quite low. We often talk about seasonal price tendencies and one of the most consistent patterns is for prices to d

High Liner Foods Shareholders Approval All Matters at Annual and Special Meeting

High Liner Foods Incorporated (TSX: HLF) ("High Liner Foods" or "the Company"), a leading North American value-added frozen seafood company, reports that all nominees in the Company's Amended and Restated Management Information Circular dated March 24, 2025 were elected as directors of the Company at the Annual and Special General Meeting of shareholders held on May 13, 2025. In addition, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP was appointed as the Company's auditor and shareholders also approved an amendment to the Company's articles of association and the advisory resolution on executive compensation.

Chicago Close: Corn Remains Under Pressure

Downtrodden corn futures remained under pressure on Tuesday, while soybeans posted small gains and wheat was mixed. 

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