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"I did not know Dr Ablett very well but did have some contact with him in the soybean…"

Joe Dales replied Apr 13, 2010 to Ontario Agriculture Loses Dr. Gary Ablett to Cancer...

1 Apr 13, 2010
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"Hi Grant: You have some good points....I have not seen Food Inc. I plan to rent it…"

Joe Dales replied Apr 1, 2010 to Prepare for the Food Inc. Onslaught....Movie to be broadcast on PBS and online. What can be done to tell agriculture's side of the story?

8 Apr 2, 2010
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"I noticed that Bill Murdock also said Toronto should separate from rural Ontario bec…"

Joe Dales replied Mar 16, 2010 to Article from the Ottawa Citizen - Cute animals are just as delicious as ugly ones

2 Mar 18, 2010
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"The laptop is becoming pretty inexpensive so that is likely a good choice for most p…"

Joe Dales replied Mar 13, 2010 to Would you buy a laptop or a desktop?

5 Mar 13, 2010
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"Terrific turn out to the Farmshow on Day 1. Today - In the AgriPlex - Planter Demo…"

Joe Dales replied Mar 11, 2010 to Remember Western Fair Farm Show in London March 10,11,12. Drop by the New AgriPlex and Visit the Farms.com Cyber Cafe.

2 Mar 11, 2010
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"Did you guys see the AgVisionTV show interviewing a few Canadian pork industry leade…"

Joe Dales replied Mar 1, 2010 to future of our pork industry

3 Mar 1, 2010
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"Here are some other comments that were sent to us by our website visitors on this to…"

Joe Dales replied Feb 28, 2010 to Do you want your kids to farm?

14 Dec 13, 2011
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"This email was sent to me and an Ontario pork producer asked me to post it for other…"

Joe Dales replied Feb 23, 2010 to OASC

8 Jul 31, 2010
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"The Toronto Farm Show begins today....drop by our booth and say hi. Andrew, Frank a…"

Joe Dales replied Feb 17, 2010 to Drop by the Farms.com booth at the Toronto Farm Show

2 Feb 17, 2010
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"We are going to be in Hall 2 at booth 2726. Drop by and visit with the Farms.com tea…"

Joe Dales replied Feb 11, 2010 to Drop by the Farms.com booth at the Toronto Farm Show

2 Feb 17, 2010
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Linamar Corporation to Acquire Winning BLW’s Remscheid and Penzberg Facilities

Canada Linamar Corporation is pleased to announce that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the Remscheid and Penzberg facilities of Winning BLW. This strategic transaction further expands Linamar’s product portfolio and manufacturing capabilities, adding approximately $200 million CAD in annualized revenue and further strengthening the company’s global footprint. The Remscheid facility is a leader in mass production of high-performance precision bevel and intermediate gears for the light vehicle market, while the Penzberg facility specializes in helical gears and high-precision components serving the commercial and off-highway sectors. Through these acquisitions, Linamar significantly expands its forging expertise to include warm forging, expanding its already significant offering of precision gears to include precision bevel and helical gears as well as small to medium sized-drivetrain and transmission components. The additions further secure Linamar’s already glob

John Deere & Tarter USA Introduce Frontier Flex Wing Rotary Cutters

John Deere and Tarter USA announced a strategic manufacturing partnership to develop and produce a new line of American-made Flex Wing Rotary Cutters under the Frontier™ brand. This collaboration brings together two industry leaders with a shared commitment to innovation, product excellence, and strengthening U.S. manufacturing. Early market response has significantly outpaced expectations. Dealer feedback has been highly favorable, with initial order volumes exceeding first-year forecasts, signaling strong demand across key agricultural markets. Manufacturing of the new product line is based in Liberty, Kentucky, at Tarter USA's advanced production facility. The program leverages a modern manufacturing environment that includes precision laser cutting, robotic fabrication, and integrated robotic and manual welding systems. These capabilities—built on continued investment in automation and advanced technologies since 2015—enable consistent quality, efficiency, and scalability. Produ

Perseus Operating Group of Constellation Software Completes Acquisition of IronHQ

Perseus Operating Group (“Perseus”) of Constellation Software Inc. (“Constellation”) announced that it has completed the purchase of IronHQ, a quoting, inventory management, and CRM solution serving the agriculture and construction equipment dealership market. IronHQ was previously a part of IronSolutions.  The acquisition expands Perseus’ presence in the North American equipment dealership software market and represents its 11th acquisition within the dealer ecosystem under the Dealership portfolio. IronHQ will join the Dealer Information Systems (DIS) business, where its complementary capabilities will strengthen Perseus’ dealership software offering and support continued growth for equipment dealers across North America. “We are pleased to welcome the IronHQ team and customers to Perseus and the Constellation Dealer Group,” said Sean Raynor, President of Constellation Dealer Group. “IronHQ is a strong strategic fit within our dealership portfolio and meaningfully enhances our end-

Rogers Tractor Named Authorized Massey Ferguson Dealer

This expands full-service equipment support across northwest North Carolina and Southwest Virginia Rogers Tractor announced it has been named an authorized dealer for Massey Ferguson, expanding its ability to serve farm, ranch, and rural lifestyle customers across Northwest North Carolina and Southwest Virginia. With this addition, Rogers Tractor will offer a full line of Massey Ferguson tractors, implements, and hay equipment, along with expanded parts availability and complete warranty support. The dealership will also provide access to Sunflower Tillage Equipment, AGCO legacy parts, and Gleaner combine parts—positioning Rogers Tractor as a comprehensive equipment and support partner for customers throughout the region. “We’re proud to bring Massey Ferguson to our customers,” said Dustin Rogers, President of Rogers Tractor. “This isn’t just about adding a product line—it’s about strengthening our ability to serve farm, ranch, and rural lifestyle customers with dependable equipment

A Young Farmer Finds the Perfect Combine

A charming video shows young Jared Altmann diving into the Farms.com Ag Buyer’s Guide to surprise his father with the perfect combine and highlight the power of early agricultural inspiration.

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