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"Hi Iain, Welcome to the Ontario Agriculture Community website. It sounds like you ar…"

Joe Dales replied Dec 19, 2012 to Future of Farming: Robot Farmers? What do you think of this concept video?

15 Dec 20, 2012
Reply by Iain Robson

"farmersims 20 hours 58 mins ago Twitter Soybean harvest last week at the inlaws. 28…"

Joe Dales replied Sep 24, 2012 to Soybean harvest has started - share your results and progress here ...

20 Sep 30, 2012
Reply by OntAG Admin

"Debate in the House Of Commons. "

Joe Dales replied Sep 19, 2012 to What ever you do fight carbon tax Canada

2 Sep 19, 2012
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"Aerial View of Farm Progress Show "

Joe Dales replied Sep 2, 2012 to Trip To Farm Progress Show In Boone, Iowa. Lots of Canadians Were Down, What Did You See? Like? Think?

3 Sep 3, 2012
Reply by OntAG Admin

"Here is Moe showing what the corn looked like across the midwest.The corn is mature…"

Joe Dales replied Sep 2, 2012 to Trip To Farm Progress Show In Boone, Iowa. Lots of Canadians Were Down, What Did You See? Like? Think?

3 Sep 3, 2012
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Joe Dales replied Apr 28, 2012 to What is farmland selling for in your area? Have you seen an increase in value in your area?

12 Apr 28, 2012
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"A new media release was sent to us. I wanted to post here to continue the discussion…"

Joe Dales replied Feb 26, 2012 to Here's how the Horse Racing Industry affects Ontario's Economy. Does it affect your farm business?

5 Apr 5, 2012
Reply by OntAG Admin

"Congrats Mark. Joe and Farms.com team."

Joe Dales replied Nov 28, 2011 to Mark Wales Elected To OFA Presidency By One Vote. Video Report By Ray Baynton.

1 Nov 28, 2011
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Joe Dales replied Nov 14, 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

"Thanks Therese, Alot of people are watching supply management news with interest....…"

Joe Dales replied Nov 14, 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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One Trench at a Time: How John Conrad Tackled the Western Crop Innovations Transition

As one of the key figures guiding the transition of Western Crop Innovations (WCI) through its recent transition phase, Alberta Agriculture assistant deputy minister of primary agriculture John Conrad has been deeply involved in shaping this next phase as the organization rebrands and strikes out on its own. “We’re coming to the end of what we’ve called our interim year of operations,” he shared during a recent conversation with Alberta Seed Guide editor Marc Zienkiewicz. The transformation of WCI into a not-for-profit organization marks a significant milestone for Alberta’s agriculture sector. “It’s been a busy year,” Conrad said, reflecting on the shift. “We’ve transitioned new directors—talented Albertans with deep credibility in agriculture and variety breeding. Now, we’re polishing a new business plan that incorporates a different business model. It’s not radical, but it is new.” This new model emphasizes collaboration, integrating public investment with industry and academic i

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Cole Mucci to launch KingsOne Farms

A new chapter in greenhouse agriculture is set to begin with the opening of KingsOne Farms in Kingsville, Ontario in fall 2025. Spearheaded by Cole Mucci, a third-generation grower from the well regarded Mucci family, this venture will focus on producing clean, nutritious, and flavourful lettuce using cutting-edge technology and sustainable practices.

Lambda-cyhalothrin insecticide cancelled for apples and peaches

The Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) has updated its guidance on the pyrethroid insecticide, lambda-cyhalothrin. While the agency has reinstated certain feed uses, it has cancelled use on apples and peaches at the request of registrants Syngenta and Sharda-CropChem Limited.  

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