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General Agriculture Discussions

This area is a good place for questions and comments of a general nature that don't fit a specific sector. Go ahead....let others know what you think.

399 May 1, 2019
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Crop Talk

This area will be great for asking agronomic questions, letting others know what is working on your farm...share your thoughts.

79 Aug 14, 2016
Scouting And Managing Tough Weeds: Canada Fleabane.
by OntAG Admin

Dairy in Ontario Talk

A gathering place for the dairy industry to share information, opinions....ask and answer questions.

14 Dec 2, 2013
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Commodity Market Talk

This discussion forum is the place to ask questions about commodity prices and how can you best manage your buying and selling.

35 Aug 15, 2017
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Machinery Talk

This is the area to post your comments on machinery, what is working well, maintenance and repair, hints and values....

39 May 4, 2019
Notill tye drill verus Greatplains drill and caddy
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Pork in Ontario Discussions

A virtual meeting room for the the Ontario pork sector to share information and debate the issues of the day.

26 Apr 28, 2016
2 questions about my pigs
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Poultry Chat

The place for the Poulty sector to communicate with each other.

5 Jun 4, 2014
Ostrich Chicks and Fertile Ostrich Eggs for sale
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Beef in Ontario Talk

Talk with others involved in the Ontario beef industry...share thoughts, ask questions and provide your opinions.

17 May 29, 2018
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Government and Politics in Ontario Agriculture: The Boiler Room

Here is where you can vent or let the politicians know what you think of legislation, policies or programs.... Please keep it clean....

79 Jun 7, 2015
Reply by Joe Dales

Sheep Industry in Ontario Chat

For sheep producers, share your comments and ideas with each other.

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Horticulture Info Exchange

A great place for fruit and vegetable producers to share information on production, markets and the industry.

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AgClassifieds: Buy and Sell Forum

Please feel free to post any buy/sell information here instead of in the discussion areas.

32 Oct 26, 2020
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Agriculture Headlines from Farms.com Canada East News - click on title for full story

Future ag producers develop skill through 4-H Livestock Quiz Bowl

The Lincoln County 4-H Livestock Quiz Bowl team may be young, but these kids know a thing or two about animal husbandry. All four team members are 10 years old or younger and involved on their families’ farms or ranches in the North Platte area. Team members include Caleb Allison, Kasen Cole, Cole Steffes and Westyn Wasserburger. Being part of the 4-H Livestock Quiz Bowl team is reinforcing real-life lessons to strengthen their understanding of livestock production to become advocates for the industry. “Livestock Quiz Bowl encourages youth to actually learn about agriculture. They are learning the ‘why’ behind what they are doing for animal management,” said Caitlyn Jacobson, 4-H youth development extension educator for Lincoln, Logan and McPherson Counties. The event is making a comeback in Lincoln County after many years without a team. Jacobson participated on the Lincoln County 4-H Livestock Quiz Bowl team when she was a 4-H member in Lincoln County, but interest ceased sometim

Markets Connect Dots Toward US China Trade Deal

During the week of August 18 to 22, farm markets reacted to crop tour data, US China trade deal signals, drought stress, and mixed yield forecasts

Canadian Farmers Embracing Solar and Wind

Canadian farmers are adopting renewable energy, led by solar and wind. FCC and Statistics Canada highlight cost savings, incentives, and farm opportunities to use or sell power.

Effective enrichment promotes performance

Abby Tillotson – It is well known that environmental enrichment provides several benefits to intensively raised pigs, such as reducing tail biting, increasing play, and improving disease resiliency.

Factors driving high hog prices

Hog prices were strong this summer. The average market hog price for June-August will come in roughly 18% above the same months last year. There are a number of factors contributing to this price improvement. Production is down. Through July 2025 hog slaughter was down 1.7% and pork production was down 1.5%. Not only was hog slaughter down from a year ago, it was down relative to summer expectations. U.S. hog slaughter over the last 12 weeks (since the beginning of June) was down 3.0% year-over-year. The heavy weight market hog inventory in the June Hogs and Pigs report implied slaughter during this period would be unchanged from a year ago. The difference is larger than usual. The June Hogs and Pigs Report implies fall slaughter will be up a bit less than 1%. Weather also may be having an impact on slaughter levels. The hot summer slowed rates of gain and thus pulled down slaughter weights. The reduced rates of gain also delayed slaughter. The amount of pork in cold storage at the

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