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Dairy Farmers

This is a group for dairy farmers to discuss industry topics and issues or to share interesting stories.

Location: Ontario
Members: 13
Latest Activity: Jun 15, 2013

Dr John Cant: On Selenium Enriched Diets In Dairy Cattle.

SPARK U of Guelph Video: Research on Selenium Benefits.

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More Quota Policy Problems 2 Replies

I heard this weekend that a farmer is selling his farm - valuing quota at $30K (right now it is capped at $25.5K) -- because it is a going concern. Then today - I hear that some big producers are…Continue

Started by Andrew Campbell. Last reply by GEORGE VAN DORP Jun 15, 2013.

Stuart Family named the Brant County Federation of Agriculture's Farm Family of the Year

They're milking itPosted By MICHAEL-ALLAN MARIOhttp://www.brantfordexpositor.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2272338 The Stuart…Continue

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Started by AgOntario Jan 22, 2010.

Find out more about Johne’s disease

Find out more about Johne’s diseaseJohne's Education and Management Assistance Program http://www.johnes.ca/Continue

Tags: disease, Johne’s

Started by AgOntario Jan 19, 2010.

Promoting A Stronger Dairy Sector

McGuinty Government Supporting Dairy Cattle Disease Prevention And Education ProgramNEWS January 12, 2010Dairy farmers and veterinarians are receiving support from the Province to prevent the spread…Continue

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Started by AgOntario Jan 19, 2010.

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Comment by AgOntario on June 25, 2010 at 1:53am
Congratulatons to Bert Stewart who will be inducted into the Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame this year. He is known in the dairy industry as one of the top fitters and showman of dairy animals -- around the world.Stewart has also started initiatives like the Dairy 4-H Classic at the Royal, the Dairy Youth Trust Fund, and a number of judging and fitting schools around the world - that continue to this day.
Comment by Andrew Campbell on March 29, 2010 at 6:28am
Not sure what the age is of producers here - but if you are 25 or under - you may want to look up the Ontario Dairy Youth Business Management School - a 3 day course from Ontario Holstein and 4-H. Call 4-H Ontario for more info -- they only have a few spots left.
Comment by AgOntario on September 30, 2009 at 2:34pm
Check out the live webcast of the World Dairy Expo in Madison, Wisconsin Sept 29 to Oct 3

World Dairy Expo webcast http://www.worlddairyexpo.com/gen.webcast.cfm
 

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Agriculture Headlines from Farms.com Canada East News - click on title for full story

US Producer Sentiment Slips in December

U.S. producer sentiment declined slightly in December as concerns about tariffs and American export competitiveness weighed on farmers’ outlooks, according to the latest Purdue University–CME Group Ag Economy Barometer survey released Tuesday. The overall Ag Economy Barometer Index slipped three points from November to 136, reflecting a modest pullback in confidence after a stronger fall period. The decline was driven largely by softer long-term expectations. The Future Expectations Index fell four points to 140, while the Current Conditions Index held steady at 128, suggesting farmers’ views of present-day conditions remain relatively stable even as uncertainty clouds the outlook ahead. Export competitiveness emerged as a key pressure point, particularly for soybeans. While farmers expressed broad optimism about U.S. agricultural exports in general - only 5% of respondents said they expect exports to decline over the next five years — the tone shifted when the focus narrowed to so

Federal Biofuel Production Incentive Now in Effect

The federal government’s Biofuels Production Incentive is now in effect, marking a shift from policy announcement to on-the-ground support for Canada’s domestic renewable fuel sector as it grapples with intensifying trade pressures and global competition. Announced by Prime Minister Mark Carney on Sept. 5, 2025, the incentive officially took effect Jan. 1 and is designed to stabilize and protect Canadian biofuel production capacity. The program will provide more than $370 million over two years, offering per-litre support to Canadian producers of biodiesel and renewable diesel from January 2026 through December 2027. Facilities will be eligible for support on up to 300 million litres of production each. Industry groups say the measure is an important, if incomplete, step. Fred Ghatala, president of Advanced Biofuels Canada Association, said the incentive helps counter the disadvantage Canadian producers have faced since the introduction of the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act and its C

Producer Research and Evaluation Project

Funding is available for on-farm research that helps producers evaluate the feasibility and impact of new production practices, technologies, or products under real farm conditions. This opportunity is designed to help producers generate meaningful, farm-specific data to support informed decision-making and advance profitability, competitiveness, and sustainability. Funding of up to $20,000 per project is available to support on-farm research that evaluates whether a production practice change is feasible on-farm. The goal is to help producers gather sufficient data to make informed decisions and understand how to further adapt a production practice. In most cases, producers are expected to be working with third-party service providers to support project trial design, delivery, and analysis. Proposals must include a sound project design and testing approach that supports the evaluation of whether the production practice results in a positive return on investment and is a favourable

The BCRC Congratulates Andrea Brocklebank on Selection as CEO of the Canadian Cattle Association

The Beef Cattle Research Council (BCRC) congratulates Executive Director Andrea Brocklebank on being selected as chief executive officer of the Canadian Cattle Association (CCA). Andrea’s appointment, effective March 1, 2026, recognizes her outstanding leadership on behalf of Canada’s beef sector. “Andrea has devoted her career to ensuring beef producers have practical, economical, science-based solutions and the tools to adopt them,” said Dean Manning, Chair of the BCRC. “Her deep understanding of our industry and proven ability to build partnerships will serve CCA, its members and all Canadian beef producers exceptionally well. We look forward to continued collaboration with CCA.” Andrea has served the BCRC for the past 20 years, guiding its growth and building its reputation as an industry-leading organization with a strategic approach to research, quality assurance and knowledge mobilization. Her thoughtful, forward-looking leadership style, grounded in integrity and collaboratio

Swine Health Ontario confirms first PED case of 2026

A Perth County operation is Ontario’s first farm with PED in 2026

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