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"This podcast list prices @ $12,000 per acre in Chatham-Kent and more for dairy and o…"

AgOntario replied Feb 7, 2012 to What is farmland selling for in your area? Have you seen an increase in value in your area?

12 Apr 28, 2012
Reply by Joe Dales

"  Dan_Foster_ Combines rolling in Forest. #harvest11 http://t.co…"

AgOntario replied Oct 17, 2011 to Soybean harvest in Ontario, some have started, have you? When will your fields be ready? Check out the results ...

53 Nov 4, 2011
Reply by OntAG Admin

"FYI - H. Siemens article: Earlier this year, a group of producers launched a Canad…"

AgOntario replied Jul 25, 2010 to Petition to Fast Track Cattlemen's BSE Class Action Suit.

12 Jan 6, 2011
Reply by OntAG Admin

"Anyone who feels they may have seen giant hogweed – or those looking for more inform…"

AgOntario replied Jul 17, 2010 to Poisonous hogweed -A poisonous plant that can cause boils and blindness - Have you spotted any?

2 Jul 20, 2010
Reply by Jacqui Laporte

"Reply on OntAg Twitter: HeyBrendan @OntAg Tried two years ago, complete waste of ti…"

AgOntario replied Jun 12, 2010 to Double Crop Beans after Wheat??

6 Jun 13, 2010
Reply by Chris Schaap

"Here is a response from OFAC posted on RealAgriculture.com Ontario Farm Animal Coun…"

AgOntario replied Jun 5, 2010 to Ohio Dairy Farm Animal Abuse Video Outrages the Ag Industry...find out more...what do you think?

9 Jul 7, 2010
Reply by Wayne Black

"No mention of agriculture in Ontario's 2010 budget. Toronto agenda? Jobs for the Nor…"

AgOntario replied Mar 26, 2010 to Do you agree with Bill Murdock MPP: Toronto Mentality hurts rural Ontario?

6 Mar 26, 2010
Reply by Joann

"Sean McGivern Elected NFU Ontario Coordinator McGivern, who previously served as NFU…"

AgOntario replied Mar 26, 2010 to Grant Robertson steps down as NFU Ontario head

2 Mar 27, 2010
Reply by bert

"I like Farms.com it is a great website with alot of information. Where do other peop…"

AgOntario replied Mar 10, 2010 to Remember Western Fair Farm Show in London March 10,11,12. Drop by the New AgriPlex and Visit the Farms.com Cyber Cafe.

2 Mar 11, 2010
Reply by Joe Dales

"http://fertilizerbuddy.blogspot.com/2009/12/post-fertilizer-prices-here-dec-22.html#…"

AgOntario replied Jan 29, 2010 to Post fertilizer prices here......

3 Feb 3, 2010
Reply by Ross Stone

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Silage Production: Beneficial Practices for Preserving Forage Quality

Ensiling can be one of the most effective ways to preserve high-quality forage with minimal nutrient loss. When ensiled properly, the nutritive value (e.g., protein, fiber) of silage is only slightly less than fresh forage, and field losses are generally lower compared to haying. Ensiling also permits the use of a wider range of crops including grasses, legumes, grains, corn and salvage crops that have suffered weather damage or weed infestation.  The key to silage preservation is excluding oxygen and promoting fermentation. Lactic acid-producing bacteria convert (ferment) plant sugars into lactic acid, which lowers pH and stabilizes the feed. To achieve proper fermentation, you must start with a high-quality forage crop, harvest the forage at the correct moisture, exclude air from the chopped forage as quickly as possible and tightly seal the silo, pit or bunker.  Six Key Recommendations for Silage Harvest and Management  Moisture: Aim for 60-65% moisture at harvest to increase pac

Alberta modernizes ag legislation to support growth and innovation

The Government of Alberta has enacted legislative changes through Bill 44, amending the Agricultural Operation Practices Act (AOPA) and 2 of its associated regulations. These updates, which came into effect on June 23, 2025, aim to reduce regulatory barriers, encourage innovation, and promote environmentally responsible practices in agriculture — particularly the management of manure, agricultural processing by-products and compost, and biogas production. Key changes under Bill 44 One of the most significant updates is the formal inclusion of digestate management under AOPA. Digestate, a by-product of anaerobic digestion, primarily from manure and other approved feedstocks, was previously managed under a memorandum of understanding. Digestate can now be stored in manure storage facilities or applied directly to agricultural land following the same requirements for manure application, provided it meets the requirements outlined in the new On-Farm Storage and Land Application Code (Fir

Standing Up For Alberta Pork Producers

Top Five Priorities Over the past few months, Alberta Pork has written to 34 Alberta Members of Parliament and 91 Members of the Legislative Assembly to inform them of the hard work our producers do in feeding our province and the world. In doing so, the Alberta’s pork industry supports over 13,000 jobs and contributes more than $1.6 billion to the provincial economy each year. Our pork industry is a major globally exporter and is a vital part of Canada’s agri-food trade and Alberta’s economic success story. We have also shared the following five key areas that are top-of-mind for our industry—and where their support can make a meaningful difference. Our board will be meeting with their local MPs and MLAs over the summer to discuss these issues on behalf of Alberta pork producers. 1. Trade and Market Access Alberta’s pork sector relies on strong global market access. With the upcoming Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) review and ongoing tariff uncertainties, we urge pro

Bioenterprise Canada Announces Round 2 Recipients of the Ontario Agri-Food Research Initiative Commercialization Stream

Bioenterprise Canada is pleased to announce the successful applicants of the Ontario Agri-Food Research Initiative (OAFRI) Commercialization Stream!

Bioenterprise Canada Celebrates 5 Years of The Engine, the Nation’s Leading Food & Agri-Tech Alliance

Bioenterprise Canada is marking the fifth anniversary of Canada’s Food & Agri-Tech Engine (The Engine), a coast-to-coast alliance that unites like-minded innovators, partners, and investors to fast-track breakthrough agri-food solutions.

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