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Dufferin Cty - Honeywood land

A new issue (to me in Huron County) has been brought to my attention. I am quickly being brought up to speed but as we all know, there are…

Started by Wayne Black

2 Sep 28, 2009
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Holland Marsh Freshness

We're very excited here in the Holland Marsh. There is a new television show, Fresh Life, airing on SUN TV, and they are featuring the Holl…

Started by Avia Eek

5 Sep 20, 2009
Reply by Roadrunner

To spray or not to spray

First off - I am not a horticultural farmer. Just wheat, corn, beans, hay, oats, barley. No fruits - I just see the "fruit" of my labour. W…

Started by Wayne Black

2 Sep 7, 2009
Reply by Wayne Black

Farmer v. fungus

Attack of the killer of tomatoes Cold, rainy summer has provided perfect conditions for crop-destroying blight Read article in Globe and…

Started by Sandra Dales

0 Aug 28, 2009

Local Food Going Mobile

A ‘buy local’ initiatives - Let us know if you see it in your community Local Food Going Mobile McGuinty Government Helping to Promote O…

Started by Sandra Dales

0 Aug 27, 2009

Local Food Initiatives Receive Funding: A Good Idea?

In early July, the Ontario Market Investment Fund announced funding for six new projects: From The Grower website. Grown in Windsor-Essex…

Started by Sandra Dales

1 Aug 20, 2009
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Dutch Greenhouse Growers Broadside Canadian Pepper Industry.

We thought this would be a good discussion topic. The strong Canadian dollar and aggressive competition is a challenge for most agri produc…

Started by Sandra Dales

0 Aug 20, 2009

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Five must-do activities with the College of Agriculture and Bioresources at Ag in Motion

Discover the USask College of Agriculture and Bioresources (AgBio) at Ag in Motion on July 21 – 23, 2026! Ag in Motion is the largest outdoor farm expo in Western Canada, located at Discovery Farm Langham. Connect with AgBio at our college’s interactive booth (#328) and throughout the Ag in Motion site. Check off the items below for the best experience. Explore the soil pit. Join us for a soil pit presentation and then go into the soil pit yourself to explore.  Take a photo as a keepsake! Show your AgBio spirit in our photo booth. We have alumni, future alumni and college photo prop signs you can use, along with stickers! Take your photo with Boris the Wild Boar!  Learn about our student programs. Chat with our Student Recruiter about the new programs and hands-on learning experiences available in AgBio. From Agribusiness to Food and Nutrition to Forest Resources, there is something for everyone! Connect with Crop Development Centre experts. Join USask Crop Development Centre (CDC) re

Crop Report for The Period July 7 to 13, 2026

Last week, warmer temperatures, increased sunshine and limited precipitation helped fields to dry, allowing crops to catch up. Producers made progress with spraying and began haying, though high humidity continues to slow drying. Producers remain optimistic while monitoring pests, disease and localized weather impacts. Isolated storms moved through the province, bringing varying amounts of moisture, with some areas also reporting hail. The highest rainfall recorded was 88 millimetres (mm) in the Prince Albert area, followed by 72 mm in the Foam Lake area. The Blaine Lake and Redberry areas received 65 mm and 62 mm of precipitation, respectively.   Despite the relatively warm weather, with some areas experiencing dry conditions due to higher temperatures and wind, topsoil moisture levels in many regions remained relatively stable. Cropland topsoil moisture is: 17 per cent surplus; 80 per cent adequate; and Three per cent short. Hayland topsoil moisture is: 14 per cent surplus; 83 p

More fraudulent equipment sellers popping up

Victims are reporting incidents on the Better Business Bureau’s Scam Tracker

Koch and OCP Expand Phosphate Fertilizer Partnership

Koch acquired a 50% stake in Morocco's JFC I from OCP, expanding a fertilizer joint venture to strengthen global agricultural supply chains following suspended U.S. import duties.

CFA Summer Meeting 2026 Sets Priorities for Canada's Farm Future

The 2026 Canadian Federation of Agriculture Summer Meeting in Halifax united agricultural leaders and ministers to establish policy priorities for Canada's next Agricultural Policy Framework.

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