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""Swedes Debate Meat Tax Proposal - Western meat consumption must decrease, says Swed…"

John Schwartzentruber replied Feb 26, 2013 to Will Kathleen Wynne be a good minister of agriculture?

9 Mar 13, 2013
Reply by Joann

"The fact that we have been given a part-time and totally urbanized  Agriculture Mini…"

John Schwartzentruber replied Feb 24, 2013 to Will Kathleen Wynne be a good minister of agriculture?

9 Mar 13, 2013
Reply by Joann

"Many believe that the key to re-accreditation for the NFU-O is that they be less voc…"

John Schwartzentruber replied Jan 14, 2013 to NFU-Ontario Disappointed with OMAFRA Tribunal Decision to Dismiss FRFOF Application. How do you feel about it?

1 Jan 14, 2013
Reply by John Schwartzentruber

"Surprisingly high yields in Brussels area. 40's, 50's and even some in the high 60's…"

John Schwartzentruber replied Sep 26, 2012 to Soybean harvest has started - share your results and progress here ...

20 Sep 30, 2012
Reply by OntAG Admin

"Not surprisingly, that is exactly the kind of spin one would expect coming from the…"

John Schwartzentruber replied Feb 2, 2012 to Does ethanol production hurt livestock farmers? The latest report seems to think so...

2 Feb 2, 2012
Reply by John Schwartzentruber

"The effect on adjacent property value alone is an issue of serious legal implication…"

John Schwartzentruber replied Feb 1, 2012 to Do you agree with the OFA that no more wind turbines should be built until a number of issues are dealt with?

37 Mar 1, 2012
Reply by Colette McLean

"BINGO! (Unless, of course, the OFA suddenly developed a conscience on this isuue .…"

John Schwartzentruber replied Jan 24, 2012 to Do you agree with the OFA that no more wind turbines should be built until a number of issues are dealt with?

37 Mar 1, 2012
Reply by Colette McLean

"Well, not surprising really! Someone is going to have to pay for those solar tracker…"

John Schwartzentruber replied Jan 5, 2012 to Smart Meters and high consumption

21 Jan 5, 2012
Reply by John Schwartzentruber

"My apologies on mistaking your intent. I see now where you are coming from.   I coul…"

John Schwartzentruber replied Nov 27, 2011 to Supply management is in the spotlight again. What will this mean for the dairy, chicken, egg & turkey farmers?

31 Feb 23, 2012
Reply by Therese BEaulieu

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John Schwartzentruber replied Nov 25, 2011 to Supply management is in the spotlight again. What will this mean for the dairy, chicken, egg & turkey farmers?

31 Feb 23, 2012
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New Year, New Leadership and Look for SaskOilseeds

SaskOilseeds is celebrating its official amalgamation by launching a progressive new look! "Our new brand identity reflects SaskOilseeds' vision of growing producer prosperity," says Tracy Broughton, Executive Director of SaskOilseeds. "The thoughtful, interpretive icon starts as an outline of Saskatchewan enveloping a seedling that intentionally resembles a book, to depict the Commissions' primary priority of funding canola and flax research." SaskOilseeds' new look includes a logo complete with symbolic icon and the Commissions' new name, accompanied by a colour palette that includes nods to research with innovation green, canola with vibrant yellow and flax with rich blue, rounded out with a punchy orange to tie in Saskatchewan sunsets. "SaskOilseeds' brand identity solidifies a positive merger that will streamline operations, enhance research initiatives, and provide a unified voice for oilseed growers in the province," says Dean Roberts, Chair of SaskOilseeds who farms near Col

SaskCanola and SaskFlax merge into the brand new SaskOilSeeds

Yesterday, at the Western Canadian Crop Production Show in Saskatoon, SK, a new brand was announced. SaskCanola and SaskFlax announced that they would be amalgamating under one brand called SaskOilSeeds. While this amalgamation isn’t brand new, in fact, they officially merged together on August 1st, 2024, this announcement marks a new chapter in oilseeds for producers in Saskatchewan. Tracy Broughton is the executive director of the new SaskOilSeeds brand, and she talks about why this merger was needed, and how it will help producers of Saskatchewan oilseeds in the future. “The (SaskOilSeeds) board felt that it was a good opportunity to refresh kind of our look to the farmers and make sure that we’re speaking with one voice to reach the maximum number of farmers. In Saskatoon, during Crop Production Show week, it just seemed like a really good time to be able to present the final financials of the two organizations, SaskCanola and SaskFlax and then be able to present that new logo to

Manitoba Ag Days returns with 550+ exhibitors and exciting new features

Excitement is building for the 48th annual Manitoba Ag Days, and with the 2025 event just days away, Teresa Hildebrand, the event's media coordinator, says it promises to be similar to past years, with some fun new events.   “Everything is shaping up really well,” says Hildebrand, “We’re excited to invite everyone to the Keystone Centre in Brandon, where we’ve got over 550 exhibitors, 34 new innovations, and a great mix of returning favourites and new activities.” Kicking off with breakfast  Hildebrand notes that if you’re planning to attend the event, you’re invited to start the week of with breakfast on Tuesday morning.   “Breakfast will be served in the dome building, located just across the parking lot from the Keystone Centre, with all proceeds going to 'Ag in the Classroom' Manitoba, so it's a great way to support a good cause while fueling up for the day ahead.”  Aside from the food, Hildebrand says it’s also a great chance to reconnect with fellow industry members.  “The

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