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"New Contest & win fabulous prizes for 2017 US Corn Belt Crop Tour #cornbelt17…"

Moe Agostino replied Jun 18, 2017 to Mark your calendars for the 2017 6th Annual US Corn Belt Crop Tour!

212 Jul 29, 2017
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"Call Josh if you would like to ask any pork marketing questions. Thanks, Moe Agosti…"

Moe Agostino replied Mar 28, 2014 to Quarterly Hog and Pigs Report Update (Chart)

1 Mar 28, 2014
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"What are the economics of growing a new crop like this? Thanks, Moe"

Moe Agostino replied Jun 29, 2013 to Wanted: Ontario Farmers To Grow Hazelnuts. Is anyone interested in learning more?

1 Jun 29, 2013
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"What is the price the farmer gets and consumer pays for for milk and dairy products…"

Moe Agostino replied Feb 24, 2013 to Post your questions for the AALP India Study Tour Participants Here?

1 Feb 24, 2013
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"Yes politics can have a big influence but the CME has tried and warned since 2008 to…"

Moe Agostino replied Apr 13, 2011 to Agostino: Bullish USDA Report Drives The Market Higher. Did you ever think we would see $7 corn?

8 May 6, 2011
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"Hello John. I use QTPlus and they do have paltform for farmers I pay US $3,000/year…"

Moe Agostino replied Sep 21, 2010 to Charts

5 Sep 21, 2010
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"Is the nice weather helping dry down the corn out there? How is the quality? Thank…"

Moe Agostino replied Nov 13, 2009 to Anyone started grain corn? How is the moisture, yields and test weights?

16 Nov 17, 2009
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"Here is the latest market review.... This latest USDA Crop Production and WASDE rep…"

Moe Agostino replied Sep 12, 2009 to USDA Crop Projections: What Do You Think?

1 Sep 12, 2009
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PCDMN Soil Moisture Maps: Risk of stem rot sclerotial germination, July 2, 2025

June and early July are important months in terms of field crop disease development.  For diseases such as sclerotinia stem rot of canola and ergot of small grain cereals, suitable pathogen development must occur to produce spores before host infection can take place.  The pathogens associated with both diseases overwinter as resting bodies known as sclerotia, which are compact masses of hyphae (Figure 1).  Germination of stem rot sclerotia to produce the golf-tee shaped apothecia, aka carpogenic germination, requires suitable moisture conditions and moderate temperatures: Typically, sclerotial germination takes up to three weeks with the occurrence of temperatures that range from 10 to 20oC and suitable moisture conditions Soil moisture levels at or close to field capacity at the soil surface are needed for germination of sclerotia, although some germination can occur when levels are somewhat less that field capacity Field capacity varies depending on soil texture but is generally ar

Beef Producers Have a Game Plan to Keep Canada FMD-Free

Canada’s last outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) occurred in Saskatchewan in 1952, and, since then our herds have remained free of FMD. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, Canada is designated as FMD-free without vaccination. This designation is awarded to countries that do not have the FMD virus circulating among cloven-hoofed animals without regular preventative vaccines. The 1952 outbreak was traced to a single sausage brought over by a farm worker from Germany. This seemingly harmless act of bringing a foreign food product on a flight had devastating effects on the Canadian economy, costing approximately $2 million in expenses and lost revenue at that time. If an outbreak were to occur in Canada today, it is estimated that the economic impact could soar to over $80 million.  You Are Here! Prevent and Prepare Canada is currently able to prevent Foot and Mouth Disease from crossing our borders and to prepare for any suspected FMD c

Working together to promote 4R practices to farmers

Fertilizer Canada and Alberta Grains have developed a 4R memorandum of understanding (MOU) that outlines how Agriculture and Irrigation, the agriculture industry and farmers can work together to bolster data collection and communication to increase 4R practice adoption levels. The MOU, a three-year agreement, was signed by Agriculture and Irrigation, Environment and Protected Areas, Alberta Grains and Fertilizer Canada. The objectives of the MOU are to improve production and environmental stewardship through greater awareness of 4R practices and principles. It also aims to establish mechanisms to pursue common objectives and priorities related to soil health/quality and nutrient management, and to support the Alberta government's commitments to the crop industry’s sustainable growth. “I’m so happy to announce the government’s MOU with Fertilizer Canada and Alberta Grains, set to increase awareness of 4R principles and practices. The bottom line is that this approach helps producers m

Grill Season is Here and It’s Never Been Fresher

“Grilling naturally brings out the vibrant flavours of fresh, seasonal ingredients,” says Garry Scott, Vice President of Marketing at Napoleon. “It’s one of the best ways to enjoy everything this time of year has to offer – bold flavours, fresh air and good company.”

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