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TED TALK by Chris Hadfield, Astronaut, Cmdr Hadfield is the Keynote Speaker at the 2014 March Classic, March 24th in London, Ontario

 

2014 March Classic - Grain Farmers of Ontario Event - will be held on Monday March 24th at the London Convention Centre.…

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Added by OntAG Admin on March 19, 2014 at 8:30am — 2 Comments

University of Guelph President Alastair Summerlee on Misinformation Circulating on Enrollment for Agriculture Campuses

Summerlee: Correcting Tweets and Misinformation

I have noticed that there is misinformation circulating in social media and elsewhere with respect to application figures to our campuses at Ridgetown, Kemptville and Alfred. I think it important to set the record straight. Fall 2014 application figures for the associate diploma program on the three campuses are as follows:

Ridgetown - 1117 

Kemptville -…

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Added by OntAG Admin on March 19, 2014 at 5:45am — No Comments

Stats Can: Corn for grain: the world’s top cereal crop

Stats Can: Corn: Canada's third most valuable crop…

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Added by OntAG Admin on March 19, 2014 at 5:00am — No Comments

Farms.com Market School: How Grain Prices Are Determined. Click to Watch.



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Added by OntAG Admin on March 16, 2014 at 1:40pm — No Comments

Infographic: Agriculture Career Opportunities from AgCareers.com

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Added by OntAG Admin on March 13, 2014 at 8:30am — No Comments

University of Guelph President Alastair Summerlee on the closure of the University’s Kemptville and Alfred campuses

Summerlee: Facts, Not Conjecture, Needed in Times Like These

Earlier today, I took part in a live radio discussion with North Grenville Mayor David Gordon about the closure of the University’s Kemptville and Alfred campuses. This followed yesterday’s announcement that the University is consolidating the academic and research programs delivered at these two campuses to improve efficiency and ensure quality.

I was touched by David’s commitment,…

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Added by OntAG Admin on March 13, 2014 at 7:30am — No Comments

Canada Space-Based Crop Map Coast to Coast - And Interactive Map to "Play with the Data"



Thanks to our friends at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada there is an interactive map where you can zoom in on the crop map data: CLICK HERE…

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Added by OntAG Admin on March 12, 2014 at 7:30am — 2 Comments

Corn Share Program Teaches Young Farmers To Grow Their Own Crop.

Young farmers walking their fields with DuPont Pioneer this season

Fifteen to 18-year-old farmers have the opportunity to plant their own corn crop with the 2014 DuPont Pioneer Corn Share for the third year running. Corn Share started as a pilot program in 2012, with 18 participants in Perth and Huron counties. Last year, it grew to include 123 young farmers from across the province. Pioneer expects even higher numbers this…

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Added by OntAG Admin on March 11, 2014 at 5:16am — No Comments

Innovative Farmer of the Year Winner: Tom Barrie

Creativity and advancements in crop rotation systems in their no-till farming operation have earned Tom Barrie, a Bowmanville grower, and his team, the 2013 Innovative Farmer of the Year Award. Each year, BASF Canada and the Innovative Farmers Association of Ontario recognize an…

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Added by OntAG Admin on March 1, 2014 at 8:00am — 1 Comment

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Pork partnerships still crucial despite trade challenges

As ‘Trade War II’ rages on and global commerce is re-shuffled, the North American trade bloc stands out as one of our most powerful collective assets (Figure 1). The geographic proximity and characteristics of Canada, the U.S. and Mexico make this union ideal for creating secure, efficient and resilient supply chains. This is true across industries but especially food and agriculture. As an American who does business internationally, I believe strengthening this relationship should have been our number-one geopolitical and economic priority. It is both surprising and disappointing that it has instead become a flashpoint in global tensions. For decades, the North American pork industry has been bolstered by cross-border integration and cooperation. The industry has operated as a continental system: live hogs flow south for finishing, American feed grains move north and finished pork products flow both ways. It’s a model of efficiency that has served us all well. The recent imposition

Future-proofing Canada’s Seeds Regulations for a stronger tomorrow: Proposals to modernize Canada’s seed regulatory framework

With the release of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) policy paper to modernize Canada’s seed regulatory framework, we would like to hear what you think of our proposed direction. Provide your feedback directly using this form or you can send us your comments by e-mail to cfia.seedregmod-modregsem.acia@inspection.gc.ca. Click “Submit” when you are done. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is committed to protecting the privacy rights of individuals, including safeguarding the confidentiality of information provided by individuals and institutions. Submission of your personal information constitutes your consent to the collection, use, storage, and disclosure of your personal information by the CFIA. Please note that comments you enter in any free text field could become identifiable based on the level of detail you provide. Please exercise caution when providing comments in order to protect your privacy and the privacy of others. This information is being collect

Pre-Harvest Management in Wheat

Staging wheat for pre-harvest weed control can be tricky, especially in years when the crop is uneven due to poor conditions. Pre-harvest staging is critical to avoid any herbicide residues in the grain, which can lead to Maximum Residue Limit (MRL) and marketability issues. A wheat plant is considered physiologically mature at 30% moisture; this means grain fill has stopped, and final yield and kernel weight/size have been determined. Spraying pre-harvest products such as glyphosate, before 30% grain moisture, can negatively impact grain quality and marketability. Research has shown that the application of glyphosate at the soft dough stage (GS 71-85 with >30% moisture) had negative impacts on kernel weight, protein content, and end-use quality (Malalgoda et al., 2020). The application of glyphosate before the hard dough stage – can halt the physiological plant maturity, disrupt grain fill and lead to decreased yield and quality. It can also result in unacceptable residues in harveste

Increasing access to low-cost loans for livestock producers

Alberta is world-renowned for its top-quality beef production, a reputation owed in part to the hard work and dedication of feeder associations, who help livestock producers get financing to buy animals and grow their herds. As demand for Alberta beef continues to grow internationally, leading to higher prices, locally owned feeder associations are turning to the Feeder Associations Loan Guarantee Program (FALGP) for low-interest financing backed by a government guarantee. The program has been so successful at helping livestock producers grow their businesses it has reached its previous limit of $150 million. To ensure it’s able to continue supporting producers, Alberta’s government is increasing the program’s overall limit to $225 million. “Alberta is a beef province, and livestock is a huge part of our agricultural industry. Our cattle and sheep producers put food on tables in our province and around the world. Increasing the limit on Alberta’s loan guarantee program will ensure th

Corn and Soybean Crops Fall Short in 2025 Predicts Great Ontario Yield Tour

Ontario’s 2025 corn and soybean yields are down significantly, with drought conditions causing widespread crop stress and even total losses in some regions.

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