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OntAg Community Rules and Term See Farms.com Terms of Use The OntAg.farms.com site is built around an online community setting.

The chat forums, community tools and member participation is what makes Ontag.farms.com unique. It is here that you can ask questions, connect with other producers across Ontario, and get assistance in finding timely and credible answers to your farm and agri-food problems. We would like to keep this site directed to the Agriculture and Agri Food sector...if you have other personal non relevant content...we suggest going to Facebook or another site where you can post that personal material.

We encourage reading and/or contributing to the many discussions taking place. It is extremely important to OntAg.farms.com that we respect the privacy and the opinions of our members. By offering you the ability to post information, ideas and opinions using aliases we create an opportunity to participate without fear of personal attack or prosecution.

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Following these simple and easy guidelines will help keep the discussion/debate interesting and worthwhile for all OntAg.farms.com members.

1. Check the Chat Forum Threads before posting a question; just to ensure you're not asking a question someone else already has posted.

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Moderating and Censorship

The operators of Ontag.farms.com will not act as a content censorship group. Therefore, we ask you to use your own good judgment when posting in the forums on whether your message creates an environment that encourages learning and strong debate. OntAg.farms.com is for all to share, learn and grow, it is unlikely that we all will agree on everything all of the time but let's build a positive, respectful community.

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Saskatchewan Pulse Growers Invests $2.3 Million in New Pulse Research, Leveraging $5.9 Million in Total Funding

Today, Saskatchewan Pulse Growers (SPG) announced funding for 19 pulse-specific research projects, co-funded through Saskatchewan’s Agriculture Development Fund (ADF). SPG’s total investment of over $2.3 million was leveraged through the ADF process for a total investment in pulse research and development of over $5.9 million. These research projects are two to four years in duration and study pulse crops, including pea, chickpea, and lentil. The research will evaluate new tools for integrated pest management of insects and diseases in pulses, mitigation strategies for root rot, and  nutrient uptake in chickpeas, as well as address improving pulse flours, developing pea-based beverages, new uses for pulse starches, and optimizing on-farm research.  A complete list of projects, including researchers and SPG’s investment, can be seen below.  Rapid introgression of aphid resistance into pea elite cultivars, Dr. Tom Warkentin, University of Saskatchewan (USask) – $86,045  Integrating sus

Sask Wheat commits nearly $1.7 million to collaborative wheat research

The Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission (Sask Wheat) has committed nearly $1.7 million which will support 17 research projects funded under the Saskatchewan Agriculture Development Fund (ADF) in 2025. The Honourable Daryl Harrison, Minster of Agriculture, announced the funding of all crop-related ADF projects funded through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) at the Saskatchewan Crops Forum today. “The funding support from federal and provincial governments for ADF projects means that Sask Wheat can focus on research priorities such as disease and insect pressure, weed management, fertilizer management, germplasm and trait development, and more,” said Sask Wheat board chair Jake Leguee. “These investments will help address growers’ concerns and improve profitability and competitiveness.” Sask Wheat’s funding includes projects identified through the ADF intake process and funded by Sask Wheat in partnership with ADF and/or with other Prairie crop

Ready, Set, Calve: How to Prepare Yourself and Your Beef Operation for the Upcoming Calving Season

Calving season can be one of the more exciting seasons on the farm. With the chance to witness new life being brought into the world and an opportunity to see the results of decisions made in the previous year. But it can also be a busy time coupled with less sleep and more stress.   A bit of prevention and preparation can go a long way to ensuring your calving season goes smoothly and you are prepared for what may come. While we can’t control Mother Nature, doing some work ahead of time can help you be ready for many of the obstacles that come your way during a hectic season.   Whether you are in the thick of calving season, months away or somewhere in the middle, check out this list of helpful calving tips and resources that can prepare you and your farm. 1. Prevent disease before it starts by having a biosecurity plan. Think you don’t have to worry about biosecurity because you have a closed herd? Think again. Many things can introduce pathogens into your herd such as neighbours

Welcome to the 2025 Guelph Organic Conference: A Celebration of Sustainability, Knowledge, and Community

The Organic Council of Ontario is thrilled to invite you to join us at the 2025 Guelph Organic Conference, happening from January 22-25 at the University of Guelph.

‘Electro-farming’ makes photosynthesis redundant and could reduce land use by 94 percent

Scientists have developed a farming method that could replace traditional photosynthesis with a much more efficient system. This ‘electro-agriculture’ could allow plants to grow in the dark and require as much as 94 percent (!) less agricultural land, writes Andrei Stiru in an article published by Scientias.

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