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"Has anyone heard who is running? Some one told me Wayne Black was considering it.  "

Roadrunner replied Nov 6, 2011 to Bette Jean Crews announcement on not seeking re-election. Who will be the next OFA president?

6 Nov 21, 2011
Reply by Sandra Dales

"Nice video Mackenna, The Swiss must subsidize the milk producers alot if they can us…"

Roadrunner replied Nov 6, 2011 to Making Hay the Swiss

3 Nov 8, 2011
Reply by Mackenna Roth

"At least you are trying to build a relationship with the farmers...alot of people ju…"

Roadrunner replied Aug 17, 2011 to Hunters are not all bad . The past does leave a bad taste in the mouth of farmers

1 Aug 17, 2011
Reply by Roadrunner

"Great video, I thought I was the only who ever had these problems with my Blackberry."

Roadrunner replied May 9, 2011 to My Blackberry is not Working

2 May 10, 2011
Reply by Mackenna Roth

"It is a hard topic to get everyone to discuss."

Roadrunner replied May 9, 2011 to Succession and Retirement Planning

4 Jun 13, 2011
Reply by OntAG Admin

"Is there a website with any additional information? I would think that you would nee…"

Roadrunner replied May 9, 2011 to On Site Ethanol Production using crop waste

2 May 10, 2011
Reply by Richard Edmonds

"I have a BB for email and weather app."

Roadrunner replied Apr 22, 2011 to Cell phone stories - what do you like and what has worked or not worked for you? What tasks are you using your smart phones for?

2 Apr 22, 2011
Reply by Roadrunner

"We spent some time walking in the woods appreciating nature. Thanks"

Roadrunner replied Apr 22, 2011 to Earth Day - April 22nd 2011

2 Apr 25, 2011
Reply by Joe Dales

"Did anyone get to this meeting? Any interesting points?"

Roadrunner replied Apr 22, 2011 to Farmers Matters Political Meeting

4 Apr 26, 2011
Reply by Steve Twynstra

"Obviously they did not have the Autosteer set up properly."

Roadrunner replied Apr 19, 2011 to Video: Driverless John Deere tractor runs amuck in Walmart parking lot

1 Apr 19, 2011
Reply by Roadrunner

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Agriculture Headlines from Farms.com Canada East News - click on title for full story

Kubota Brings Precision Guidance for Smaller Machines

Kubota is bringing precision guidance technology to smaller machines with the launch of WorkSmart Autosteer which is compatible with select tractors, mowers, and RTVs.

Advanced space technology is driving smarter farming

NASA and K-State are advancing satellite-based farming tools at the Flickner Innovation Farm, helping Kansas producers improve water management, crop monitoring and long-term agricultural sustainability.

Peak Deer Season Raises Collision Risk for Rural Drivers

As deer activity increases during the fall mating season, drivers face a greater risk of collisions. Experts say November is usually the most dangerous month, making extra caution essential on rural roads.

Dairy farmer turned Liberal MP vows to be voice for tariff-hit Quebec region

Newly elected Liberal MP Daniel Gobeil says his experience as a dairy farmer and agricultural leader will help him be a voice in Ottawa for a Quebec region on the front lines of the Canada-U.S. trade war. The former president of Quebec’s dairy producers says he may already have contributed to Canada’s approach to the Trump administration, even before voters in Chicoutimi—Le Fjord elected him to Parliament in an Aug. 31 byelection. “My opinion was taken into account, even when I was still a candidate,” Gobeil said in an interview on Friday with The Canadian Press. Gobeil, who also served as vice-president of Dairy Farmers of Canada, said Prime Minister Mark Carney gave him a “receptive ear” during the campaign as Canada negotiated with the United States. And Gobeil said he spoke with Dominic LeBlanc, the minister responsible for Canada-U.S. trade, as Washington pressed Canada over its supply-management system, particularly in the dairy sector. Canada’s supply-management system regu

End of an era: Agricultural Campus water tower comes down after 70 years

For more than a century, water towers have been part of the landscape of the Agricultural Campus. The former Nova Scotia Agricultural College had 60,000 gallons of elevated water storage supplied by five wells on campus from as early as 1906. Following the 1946 science-building fire, the campus went through a major period of rebuilding and expansion in the early 50s. Students returned from their temporary Debert location in 1953 with the opening of Harlow Institute and a central heating plant. With a rising student population and an expanding campus, the current water tower was constructed in 1955, replacing the original tower that had stood for nearly five decades. The water tower, 110 ft high and holding 104,000 gallons, has become a familiar landmark for generations of NSAC students and alumni. The tower was not only a landmark, but an important part of the campus water system. The elevated tank provided water-storage capacity for the campus, including equalization and emergency

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