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Are you a farmer in SW Ontario? - Fill out this survey on Precision Agriculture and Broadband! Connectivity and Precision Agriculture in SW Ontario Crop Farming GUELPH, ONTARIO (October 18, 2016) – Researchers at the Ontario Agricultu… Started by Emily Duncan	0	Oct 18, 2016
WANTED: pictures of barns missing boards for a story on thieves I need pictures of old barns missing boards and stories about cedar fence rail thieves and barn board thieves - do they ever get caught?… Started by Robert Campbell	0	Jun 15, 2015
Ontario Wineries can now sell wine at local farmer's markets. What do you think? The province of Ontario released a statement today announcing they will be allowing Ontario VQA wines to be sold at local farmer’s markets:… Started by OntAG Admin	5	Dec 17, 2013 Reply by Joann
Young Ontarians are Least Aware of Where their Food Comes From. What else can be done??? Farmers Feed Cities' survey results are disappointing On average, only 41 per cent of the younger generation (18-34) claim to be aware of w… Started by AgOntario	0	Oct 5, 2011
For Farmers Considering Solar: Letter to the Editor from Brad Duguid Minister of Energy on Ontario’s MicroFIT Program Letter To The Editor in the Chatham-Kent Daily Post: Ontario’s MicroFIT Programby Brad Duguid, Minister of EnergyThousands of Ontario famil… Started by OntAG Admin	2	Jul 3, 2011 Reply by Colette McLean
Supreme Court of Canada Decision on Ontario v. Fraser - Ban on Farm Unions Constitutional The Supreme Court ruling handed down this morning in the case of Fraser v. Ontario is a great victory for the Attorney General and the farm… Started by OntAG Admin	0	Apr 29, 2011
Ontario budget delivers new risk management program for Ontario farmers Ontario Agricultural Sustainability Coalition (OASC) News Release For Immediate Release … Started by OntAG Admin	8	Apr 1, 2011 Reply by John Schwartzentruber
Video from the Tractor Pull at the Farm Machinery Show in Louisville - Is this the Best Farm Show to Attend? Started by OntAG Admin	1	Mar 16, 2011 Reply by Mackenna Roth
Grey County Beef Farmer Wins 2011 Ontario Pasture Award The sponsors of the Ontario Pasture Award - the Ontario Cattlemen's Association (OCA), MAPLESEED and the Ontario Forage Council (OFC) - are… Started by OntAG Admin	0	Feb 23, 2011
Simcoe County Couple Wins 2011 Environmental Stewardship Award The Ontario Cattlemen's Association (OCA) is pleased to announce that John and Rosemary Dunsmore of Shanty Bay are the winners… Started by OntAG Admin	0	Feb 23, 2011

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Trump dumps tariff on Brazil’s beef

United States President Donald Trump has ended his 40 per cent tariff on beef from Brazil. Still a tariff of 26.4 per cent remains. He also eased tariffs on Brazil’s coffee, tea, cocoa, nuts and some fruits and juices. His tariff changes come after continued rising grocery prices that have defied his election promises to reduce food prices on day one of his presidency. Brazil sold US $1.5 billion worth of beef to the U.S. over the first eight months of this year. Trump imposed the 40 per cent additional tariff against former president Jair Bolsonaro who is now serving a 27-year sentence in prison. He was thrown out by a coup. On another front in the Trump offensive against record-high beef prices, Assistant Attorney General Gail Slater said the Department of Justice is launching antitrust enforcement on the beef industry, feed, fertilizer, seed, fuel and farm equipment.

Producer egg prices increase

Egg producers are getting 9.9 cents more per dozen because the national agency has reduced levies. The decrease is due to a number of changes in levies for different purposes. It has just received approval from the National Products Council. The national agency is also increasing production because the cost of imports from the United States has risen, costing the agency about $200 million so far this year. The imports were necessary to meet Canadian demand, which the agency is obligated to fill. The production increases are balanced by a temporary increase last year when U.S. egg prices soared after millions of birds were euthanized to prevent the spread of highly-pathogenic avian influenza. The national agency has also lowered the price of eggs dedicated for industrial processing by 25 cents per dozen to $1.21. The result of the changes is an Ontario egg levy of 44.55 cents per dozen.

Ontario Celebrates Agricultural Excellence with 2025 Excellence in Agriculture Awards

The Government of Ontario is proud to recognize 12 winners and 7 honourable mentions of the 2025 Excellence in Agriculture Awards. Presented across 10 categories, these awards celebrate the outstanding contributions of individuals and organizations that are strengthening Ontario’s $51 billion agri-food sector. “I’m proud to recognize the winners and honourable mentions of the 2025 Excellence in Agriculture Awards for their hard work and commitment to building a stronger, more competitive agri-food sector,” said Trevor Jones, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness. “Their contributions drive the success of our sector and pave the way for the next generation, ensuring Ontario agriculture continues to thrive.” The 2025 Minister’s Award recipient is Growing Chefs! Ontario, located in Middlesex County. Growing Chefs! Ontario is a registered charity that is advancing food literacy by connecting chefs, growers, educators and community members through hands-on food education projects

Nutrien selects U.S. port to build new potash export terminal

Nutrien’s decision to build a potash export terminal in the U.S. instead of one closer to home in B.C. isn’t surprising, a University of Saskatchewan professor says. The Saskatchewan-based potash giant announced last week that it plans to build a new terminal at the Port of Longview, WA to handle expected growth in international demand for its fertilizer products. Canada's onerous regulations are likely why Nutrien chose to build the terminal in the U.S., said Stuart Smyth, a professor with the U of S Agricultural and Resource Economics department. “To put a billion-dollar investment in place is going to require rail capacity improvements, and by the sounds of what Nutrient is saying, things are easier to get done in the United States than they are in Canada,” Smyth said last week in an interview with CBC's The 306 guest host Theresa Kliem. Smyth said the new terminal is part of Nutrien’s plan to expand into India, China and other international markets. Saskatchewan-based Nutrien

UI Extension surveying Eastern Idaho farmers to improve succession planning workshops

University of Idaho Extension is recruiting Eastern Idaho farmers to take an online survey that will guide the format, content, frequency and locations of future succession planning workshops. UI Extension has hosted these workshops for several years to help farmers begin what is often a difficult discussion with family about how to best pass their assets to the next generation. The survey, which will remain open through the end of the year, includes 15 questions seeking feedback to make succession planning as relevant as possible for participants. It also asks producers to share hurdles that have slowed or stopped their own planning efforts. The average age of an Idaho farmer is 56.6 years old, according to the 2022 Census of Agriculture — a reminder that many producers are nearing a point where they need to make key decisions about the future of their operations. “The goal of the ranch succession workshops is not for them to walk out with a finalized plan but to know how to start

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