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"i agree with you joe that crop price and yeild is the story. never have we been in t…"

John Beardsley replied Jan 7, 2011 to What Was The Ontario Agriculture Top News Story Of The Year? Any suggestions?

12 Jan 15, 2011
Reply by Roadrunner

"had a friend who used to fly them in to wheat every year. i loved it because i got r…"

John Beardsley replied Jun 13, 2010 to Double Crop Beans after Wheat??

6 Jun 13, 2010
Reply by Chris Schaap

"the ethanol industries impacts on farming are just starting but when you look at the…"

John Beardsley replied Oct 7, 2009 to Ethanol Expansions

6 Oct 30, 2009
Reply by Joe Dales

"but don't forget that farm families,their employees and agribusiness employees are a…"

John Beardsley replied Oct 7, 2009 to Proposed HST Benefits for Ontario's Farmers: It is estimated that Ontario farmers will save about $30 million an..

1 Oct 7, 2009
Reply by John Beardsley

"it is never too late to fix something that is broken something that isn't working. a…"

John Beardsley replied Sep 29, 2009 to Supply Management for Pigs

12 Nov 18, 2009
Reply by pigsrgr8

"ken is assuming you would give up on exports and close the borders. what about setti…"

John Beardsley replied Sep 27, 2009 to Supply Management for Pigs

12 Nov 18, 2009
Reply by pigsrgr8

"i didn't say the changes were bad but its just when we cancel church we always put a…"

John Beardsley replied Sep 15, 2009 to big changes at CKNX farm news

3 Sep 15, 2009
Reply by Wayne Black

"soys ..a lot of aphid spraying all neccessary???? wb cruiser did a mint job some ha…"

John Beardsley replied Sep 10, 2009 to this years bean harvest

7 Sep 13, 2009
Reply by OntAG Admin

"I was a big user and supporter of the ontag list server and the ontag the bullpen th…"

John Beardsley replied Sep 10, 2009 to Any feedback on this new OntAg website?

2 Sep 10, 2009
Reply by John Beardsley

"I wonder how many consumers know that if it doesn't have the blue cow it isn't a) cr…"

John Beardsley replied Sep 8, 2009 to Chapman's Dairy fire in Markdale

6 Sep 8, 2009
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Cleanfarms Reports Strong Progress in Agricultural Plastics Recovery with New National Collection Rates

As Cleanfarms celebrates 15 years of supporting Canadian farmers in managing agricultural plastics responsibly, the organization is reporting strong progress with recovery rates nationwide. Cleanfarms collected 10.1 million kg of agricultural plastics in 2024, a significant increase from the 9.2 million kg collected the previous year. Based on a three-year national average, the collection rate for small containers (under 23L) reached 81%, an increase from 78% in 2023. Similarly, bulk containers rose to a recovery rate of 62%, up from 59%. Grain bags in Saskatchewan also climbed to 69%, continuing its upward trend. “We’re seeing the results of strong partnerships and hard work on the ground,” said Barry Friesen, Executive Director at Cleanfarms. “It’s farmers who are preparing their materials properly and bringing them to collection sites, site staff who provide the drop-off locations, and our recycler partners who keep these materials moving through the value chain that are making t

Cleanfarms Celebrates Alberta’s Leadership in Agricultural Recycling

Alberta, where Cleanfarms’ small container recycling program began over 35 years ago, continues to demonstrate leadership. In 2024, the ‘Alberta Ag-Plastic. Recycle it!’ program delivered positive results, alongside the success of the Great Twine Round-Up Contest and with support of a new province-wide recycling awareness campaign. Alberta farmers and ranchers have long embraced responsible management of ag plastics, which started with the voluntary collection of small pesticide and fertilizer containers in 1989. The 2024 ag recycling results show a stronger-than-ever commitment from farmers and ranchers, who recovered 1,480 tonnes of ag plastics through all Cleanfarms programs in Alberta. 2024 Alberta Highlights: Grain bags: 548,000 kg collected, keeping large volumes of plastic out of landfills. Twine: 100,000 kg of twine was collected in 2024, including initial results from the Great Twine Round-up contest —a first-time opportunity that focused on youth engagement and resulted in

Are We Overlooking the Growing Crisis in Canada’s Seed Industry?

Canada is facing a significant shortage of seed analysts, and it’s a problem that threatens the future of our industry. It’s complex issue that stems from multiple factors, but perhaps the most glaring is the lack of recognition and compensation for this highly skilled work. The truth is, nobody’s paying enough for the level of expertise required. Seed analysis is incredibly demanding — it’s comparable to earning a degree, perhaps even more so. These professionals aren’t just checking seeds; they are assessing genetic purity, quality, and compliance, sometimes requiring accreditation that equals or surpasses a college degree. Yet, the wages often don’t reflect that level of skill. I’ve spoken with bright, young people starting their careers, and the truth is, they’re working for minimum wage. At our lab, I haven’t had trouble retaining staff — partly because of the environment we’ve created. The atmosphere here is good; I love training new people because I believe in the importance

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