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"The Ontario Variety Trial Data is now posted. http://www.gocereals.ca/variety_trial.…"

Joe Dales replied Aug 24, 2011 to Ontario Wheat Yields and Reports. Post your yields and thoughts, pictures and videos on the harvest here.

9 Aug 24, 2011
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"I walked some fields on our farm in Port Dover yesterday. It is dry but the crops ar…"

Joe Dales replied Aug 5, 2011 to Thank goodness for the rainfall...but will the corn and soys catch up and make a crop?

5 Aug 5, 2011
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"Wheat harvest down by Chatham.   €"

Joe Dales replied Jul 27, 2011 to Ontario Wheat Yields and Reports. Post your yields and thoughts, pictures and videos on the harvest here.

9 Aug 24, 2011
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Joe Dales replied Jul 16, 2011 to AgClassified Ad: Are You Interested In The Solar Business Opportunity? Check Out SunCarrier.

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Joe Dales replied Jul 16, 2011 to AgClassified Ad: Are You Interested In The Solar Business Opportunity? Check Out SunCarrier.

3 Jul 16, 2011
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"Congrats Teresa and Martin on the award and the success of the new business venture.…"

Joe Dales replied Jun 3, 2011 to www.thewholepig.ca wins innovation award

1 Jun 3, 2011
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"I wonder if Grier's point about the ethanol industry driving pork and beef producers…"

Joe Dales replied May 31, 2011 to Video: Ethanol Mandate is Killing the Cattle and Hog Industry - Kevin Grier - George Morris Centre

2 May 31, 2011
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"Hi John, I am not sure what happened yesterday? It looks like Ontario did not want a…"

Joe Dales replied May 3, 2011 to Federal Election Results: Are you surprised with the NDP surge? Liberal and BQ Collapse?

2 May 3, 2011
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"I hope everyone takes time to vote. Unfortunately with only 2 percent of the voters…"

Joe Dales replied May 1, 2011 to Election 2011 - What do each of the party's have planned for agriculture?

3 May 1, 2011
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"Hi Sid, I am not an expert but recall tobacco falls under a number of regulations.…"

Joe Dales replied May 1, 2011 to Commercial |Tobacco Farm

1 May 1, 2011
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Why Getting Your Acres Counted Could Put More Money in Your Pocket

Alberta Grains and Fertilizer Canada have launched Make Your Acres Count!, a campaign aimed at getting more Alberta farmers to register acres under the 4R Nutrient Stewardship framework. The initiative encourages producers to work with a 4R Designated Agronomist to develop nutrient management plans that improve fertilizer efficiency, crop productivity and environmental stewardship. More than 2.15 million acres in Alberta were self-reported under 4R in 2024. The campaign’s goal is to nearly double that by the end of the 2025 crop year. “This campaign is about celebrating what Alberta farmers are already doing right and giving them a practical path to build on that success,” said Scott Jespersen, Alberta Grains chair and a farmer near Spruce Grove. “By getting your acres counted, you are demonstrating to governments and markets alike that we farm responsibly and with care for the land, while also improving the bottom line.” The 4R framework is based on applying the right source of nu

US Farmer Sentiment Down in August

US farmer sentiment slipped again in August, dragged down by souring expectations about the future. The latest monthly Purdue University–CME Group Ag Economy Barometer – released Tuesday – came in at 125 points, down 10 points from July. The barometer is based on a survey of 400 producers across the country. The August survey noted a marked disparity in optimism between livestock and crop producers, with the crop sector struggling mightily amid continued low prices. On the other hand, beef cattle operations especially are experiencing record profitability as the smallest cattle inventory since 1951 has pushed cattle prices to record levels. On the crop side, the barometer uncovered increasingly dire financial circumstances. Every January, the barometer survey includes questions on farm operating loans, but given rising concerns about farm income in 2025, the same questions were added to the August survey. The results underscored farmers’ financial stress. Twenty-two percent of

US Spring Wheat Harvest Nears Three-Quarters Finished

The US spring wheat harvest is approaching the three-quarter pole, slightly ahead of the average pace. According to Monday’s USDA crop progress report, 72% of the national spring wheat crop was in the bin as of Sunday. That is up from 53% a week earlier and ahead of both last year and the five-year average at 67% and 71%, respectively. In the largest production state of North Dakota, the harvest advanced 22 points from a week earlier to reach 62% complete as of Sunday, 4 points ahead of last year and 1 point ahead of the state average. The Minnesota harvest gained 16 points to 89% complete, compared to 72% last year and 76% on average, while Montana climbed 15 points to 73% done, behind 74% last year and 79% on average. At 91% complete, the South Dakota harvest advanced 7 points from a week earlier but was still behind 92% last year and 95% on average.

Alberta Boosts Loan Program to Support Beef Industry

The Alberta government is stepping up support for its livestock producers by raising the cap on the Feeder Associations Loan Guarantee Program to $225 million from the current $150 million. Announced last week, the move comes as international demand for Alberta’s beef continues to climb, pushing prices higher and creating greater financing needs for producers. The loan program provides government-backed, low-interest financing through 45 locally run feeder associations, enabling farmers to buy cattle and sheep and expand their operations. Since its creation in 1936, the program has issued more than $12 billion in loans and now finances between 17 and 24 % of Alberta’s calf crop each year. Agriculture Minister RJ Sigurdson said the increase will help ensure Alberta remains competitive in global markets. “Increasing the limit will ensure thousands of producers have access to the capital they need to keep producing Alberta’s world-renowned beef,” he said in a statement. “With

Keeping farmers’ voices heard in tariff and trade challenges

By Drew Spoelstra, President, Ontario Federation of Agriculture

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