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RealAgriculture.com's Blog – May 2010 Archive (1)

Wheat School: Evaluating Seeding Depth After Plant Emergence

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It is easy to talk about seeding depth pre-planting but it is even more critical to review planting depth after emergence. It is no different than any other business process. PLAN - EXECUTE - REVIEW - IMPROVE - REPEAT THE CYCLE.



The stand above ground tells only part of the story though. You also need to consider and observe what the plants are showing you below the soil as well.…



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

Ag in the House: March 23 – 26

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USDA Acreage Data Sparks Market Volatility

This article summarizes a key farm podcast covering USDA data, energy impacts, weather concerns, fund positioning and planting decisions helping farmers understand risks and opportunities ahead of the 2026 season.

Food for Thought: From arts to agriculture, James Snyder saw big picture

Many of you may have read that James Snyder passed away suddenly in New Zealand, his second home. You may have no idea who he was, other than his love and involvement with local arts and culture. He truly enjoyed working with so many people who made Chatham-Kent a better place to live. I knew James for his love for the land and for his impact in the agriculture sector, not just here in Chatham-Kent, but across Ontario and Canada and in many parts of the world. In past columns, I’ve discussed people who have helped guide me, not only as a person, but also in my agriculture career. James Snyder was one of them. James was very proud of his British heritage. During my last visit, he took me through his downtown Chatham apartment, showing me every square foot — each of which had something of value to James. I met James when I started working for the Municipality of Chatham-Kent. I was working with Ron Anderson, our agriculture specialist, with whom James worked closely trying to expand

Agricultural Educator and Industry Leader Dr Tom Funk Remembered for Lasting Influence

Dr Tom Funk, a respected agricultural educator and leader at the University of Guelph, is remembered for his dedication to teaching, mentorship, and community service.

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