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OntAG Admin's Blog – May 2012 Archive (6)

Barley Yellow Dwarf Virus Starting to Show

OMAFRA - http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/crops/field/news/croppest/2012/02cpo12a4.htm#.T8Y_cJB-xXQ.twitter - The number of calls concerning barley yellow dwarf and other viruses have been increasing as the wheat crop develops. The following table compares the most common viruses which affect wheat in the…

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Added by OntAG Admin on May 30, 2012 at 10:11am — No Comments

Tales from the Dragon's Den - Farm Credit Canada Video

Robert Herjavec shares how the ability to recognize opportunity and a sense of ``humble arrogance`` have contributed to his success.

Added by OntAG Admin on May 17, 2012 at 10:50am — No Comments

Corn Planting 2012 Finished - Enjoy the video!

Jake's video from YouTube.

Added by OntAG Admin on May 16, 2012 at 5:42am — 1 Comment

Black Cutworm Fact Sheet from OMAFRA

An unseasonably early tornado season in the U.S. Midwest has blown a potentially big black cutworm problem to southern Ontario farms. 



Scientific Name

Agrotis ipsilon

Identification

  • Black cutworm larvae are greyish-black with a paler…
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Added by OntAG Admin on May 11, 2012 at 6:25am — No Comments

The Missing Scrapie Related, 41 Shropsire Sheep Must Be Found For the Good Of The Industry.

The Ontario Sheep Marketing Agency, Ontario Goat, along with the Canadian Sheep Federation, Canadian Sheep Breeders Association and the Canadian Livestock Genetics Association, would like to express their collective concern over the 41 missing Shropshire sheep.

On April 2, 2012, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency notified the public of a breach of quarantine in relation to scrapie control measures taking place in Trent Hills, Ontario. 41 sheep belonging to Montana Jones were slated…

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Added by OntAG Admin on May 5, 2012 at 4:42am — 1 Comment

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Ted Turner Remembered for Lasting Impact on Agriculture

Solutions from the Land is honoring the life and legacy of Ted Turner, whose early and sustained support helped mobilize farmers, ranchers, and foresters as national leaders in renewable energy, climate-smart agriculture, and land-based solutions to global challenges.

Mosaic to Cut Fertilizer Production

Mosaic is Cutting Fertilizer Production as Costs Rise, what farmers need to know.

New Funding Helps Farms Adopt Clean Technology

Canada is investing in clean technology to help farmers reduce emissions, support innovation, and strengthen sustainable agriculture across the country.

Are we Seeing the Top of the Commodity Markets with Corn Above $5 and Soybeans at $12?

Surging grain prices and high fund positioning sustain a bullish trend ahead of the USDA report, despite HRW wheat crop concerns and hopes for increased Chinese demand after the summit.

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