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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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AAFC improves outlook for canola

The price outlook for canola continues to improve, according to the Outlook for Principal Field Crops report from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, released Wednesday. The average price expected for canola in this current crop year was raised by $20 a tonne, while the price projection on canola for the upcoming crop year was raised by $30 a tonne. This is on top of a $60 per tonne increase in April’s new crop price projection. The average new crop price is now expected to be $25 a tonne higher than the average price for the current crop year. The other big price changes this month were on mustard and Canary seed. Ag Canada believes mustard acreage is down by half as compared to last year and the expected drop in production has resulted in a $55 a tonne increase in the projected new crop price as compared to April. Meanwhile, the new crop price projection on Canary seed has been reduced by $45 a tonne.

Farmers Getting Less as Consumers Pay More for Food

Consumers may be paying more, but farmers’ share of the food price pie continued to shrink in 2024, according to a new study from the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS). APAS on Thursday released its third annual Farmers and Food Prices report, which tracks seven key grocery products derived from Saskatchewan commodities. It showed farmers earned less than a year earlier for all products, except for retail pork. For example, the farm share of the price for a 2.5 kg bag of flour eroded to 17% in 2024, down from 19.2% in 2023 and 25% in 2022, while the farm share for 1 loaf of bread dropped to just 4% from 4.9% and 6.2% the previous two years. The farm share for canola oil (3 litres) eased to 30% in 2024, compared to 30.7% in 2023 and 41.6% in 2022. Margerine (907 g) saw the biggest year-over-year fall, with the farm share falling 3 points from 2023 to 11%. Farmers’ share of lentil prices (900 g) amounted to 21% last year, down from 21.5% in 2023, and the s

Enhancing Alberta’s veterinary diagnostic capacity

Alberta is famously a livestock province, renowned for producing some of the world’s best meat. Livestock is also a significant driver of Alberta’s economy, with livestock market receipts totalling almost $12 billion in 2024. For this essential industry to keep growing and thriving, it needs quick, affordable diagnostics and robust disease preparedness. Beginning with Budget 2025, Alberta’s government is providing the University of Calgary Faculty of Veterinary Medicine (UCVM) with a total of $9.5 million over three years to continue operating a full-service veterinary diagnostic laboratory. “For almost 30 years, Alberta livestock producers and veterinarians had to send diagnostic samples to Saskatchewan or other provinces to get results. This funding will ensure they can get results much quicker, allowing for faster responses to potential animal health-related threats. In uncertain times, this ensures the safety and wellbeing of our livestock sector and reassures international marke

What We’re Missing About Youth and Lawn Equipment Safety

Experts urge rural families to delay youth lawn equipment use until children are physically and mentally ready, as new resources aim to prevent serious injuries.

ATTN Researchers: BCRC Proof of Concept and Clinical Trial Call for Proposals OPEN

The Beef Cattle Research Council invites proposals for proof-of-concept projects and clinical trials. The application deadline for this call is July 21, 2025, at 11:59 PM MT.   With increased investment in research through the Canadian Beef Cattle Check-Off, the BCRC has committed to provide research funding in two key areas that have previously had limited funding:   Proof of Concept – proposals to help inform whether a concept is worth pursuing as a larger, more defined funding request  Clinical Trials – proposals to validate practices or technologies that have been discovered through research projects and/or to facilitate the adaptation of technologies utilized in other sectors, commodities or countries  The BCRC has committed funding to short-term projects in these two areas, with a maximum of $50,000 per project regardless of duration. Project duration should be between six months to one year, unless a clear rationale can be provided demonstrating the need for a longer timeframe

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