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Rick Mercer Visits University of Guelph Veterinary College. Click To Watch.

Added by OntAG Admin on February 29, 2012 at 1:17pm — No Comments

Farm Show at Western Fair in London. March 7-9, Will Be The Largest Ever. Agriculture Technology, Education, Entertainment.

Farm Show Rises Above the Rest with Agricultural Technology, Education and Entertainment

By Western Fair

Spring is only a snowflake away, or is it?  With a more than mild winter, many have been thinking about getting an early start this spring on everything from the backyard to the back forty. Last year’s Farm Show at Western Fair District battled a blizzard and organizers of the 74th edition are hoping the weather gods are good to them this year…

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Added by OntAG Admin on February 21, 2012 at 1:26pm — No Comments

AMI Video: Tony Lang, Lang Farms Road Map - Planning For The Year Ahead.

Added by OntAG Admin on February 9, 2012 at 3:16pm — No Comments

Daynard: Critique of recent attack by George Morris Centre on fuel ethanol

by Terry Daynard   www.tdaynard.com

Differences of opinion are always valuable, especially when supported by thorough and objective analysis. This is what one would expect of the George Morris Centre (GMC) which bills itself as Canada’s independent agri-food think tank. The centre has released a series of reports on fuel ethanol in recent years, all highly negative, and all much weightier in opinion than analysis. Unfortunately…

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Added by OntAG Admin on February 9, 2012 at 1:45pm — 1 Comment

Farms.com Market School Video: How To Develop Your Grain Marketing Plan.

Added by OntAG Admin on February 8, 2012 at 3:36pm — No Comments

Winning hearts one million views at a time

by Owen Roberts, Urban Cowboy 

Agriculture has long wondered how to get the public and other decision makers to pay attention to it — to see it is different, new and exciting.

Well, here’s one approach that as of late has been endorsed a million times: Go back to your roots.

Last week, London-based Farms.com announced that an unassuming video put together last summer by one of its interns, Mackenna Roth, has…

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Added by OntAG Admin on February 6, 2012 at 7:30am — 1 Comment

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Linamar Corporation to Acquire Winning BLW’s Remscheid and Penzberg Facilities

Canada Linamar Corporation is pleased to announce that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the Remscheid and Penzberg facilities of Winning BLW. This strategic transaction further expands Linamar’s product portfolio and manufacturing capabilities, adding approximately $200 million CAD in annualized revenue and further strengthening the company’s global footprint. The Remscheid facility is a leader in mass production of high-performance precision bevel and intermediate gears for the light vehicle market, while the Penzberg facility specializes in helical gears and high-precision components serving the commercial and off-highway sectors. Through these acquisitions, Linamar significantly expands its forging expertise to include warm forging, expanding its already significant offering of precision gears to include precision bevel and helical gears as well as small to medium sized-drivetrain and transmission components. The additions further secure Linamar’s already glob

John Deere & Tarter USA Introduce Frontier Flex Wing Rotary Cutters

John Deere and Tarter USA announced a strategic manufacturing partnership to develop and produce a new line of American-made Flex Wing Rotary Cutters under the Frontier™ brand. This collaboration brings together two industry leaders with a shared commitment to innovation, product excellence, and strengthening U.S. manufacturing. Early market response has significantly outpaced expectations. Dealer feedback has been highly favorable, with initial order volumes exceeding first-year forecasts, signaling strong demand across key agricultural markets. Manufacturing of the new product line is based in Liberty, Kentucky, at Tarter USA's advanced production facility. The program leverages a modern manufacturing environment that includes precision laser cutting, robotic fabrication, and integrated robotic and manual welding systems. These capabilities—built on continued investment in automation and advanced technologies since 2015—enable consistent quality, efficiency, and scalability. Produ

Perseus Operating Group of Constellation Software Completes Acquisition of IronHQ

Perseus Operating Group (“Perseus”) of Constellation Software Inc. (“Constellation”) announced that it has completed the purchase of IronHQ, a quoting, inventory management, and CRM solution serving the agriculture and construction equipment dealership market. IronHQ was previously a part of IronSolutions.  The acquisition expands Perseus’ presence in the North American equipment dealership software market and represents its 11th acquisition within the dealer ecosystem under the Dealership portfolio. IronHQ will join the Dealer Information Systems (DIS) business, where its complementary capabilities will strengthen Perseus’ dealership software offering and support continued growth for equipment dealers across North America. “We are pleased to welcome the IronHQ team and customers to Perseus and the Constellation Dealer Group,” said Sean Raynor, President of Constellation Dealer Group. “IronHQ is a strong strategic fit within our dealership portfolio and meaningfully enhances our end-

Rogers Tractor Named Authorized Massey Ferguson Dealer

This expands full-service equipment support across northwest North Carolina and Southwest Virginia Rogers Tractor announced it has been named an authorized dealer for Massey Ferguson, expanding its ability to serve farm, ranch, and rural lifestyle customers across Northwest North Carolina and Southwest Virginia. With this addition, Rogers Tractor will offer a full line of Massey Ferguson tractors, implements, and hay equipment, along with expanded parts availability and complete warranty support. The dealership will also provide access to Sunflower Tillage Equipment, AGCO legacy parts, and Gleaner combine parts—positioning Rogers Tractor as a comprehensive equipment and support partner for customers throughout the region. “We’re proud to bring Massey Ferguson to our customers,” said Dustin Rogers, President of Rogers Tractor. “This isn’t just about adding a product line—it’s about strengthening our ability to serve farm, ranch, and rural lifestyle customers with dependable equipment

A Young Farmer Finds the Perfect Combine

A charming video shows young Jared Altmann diving into the Farms.com Ag Buyer’s Guide to surprise his father with the perfect combine and highlight the power of early agricultural inspiration.

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