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September 2014 Blog Posts (10)

Infograph: New Tax Credit for Farm Donations to Community Food Groups

For more information on this program visit: http://www.fin.gov.on.ca/en/credit/cfpdtc/index.html

Added by OntAG Admin on September 29, 2014 at 6:00am — No Comments

Farms.com Corn Report: Pre Harvest Combine Preparation Tips

Case IH Combine Product Specialist, John Tyczinski, shares key maintenance tips to prepare your combine for harvest.

For additional Farms.com Corn Report videos visit

http://www.farms.com/corn/corn-report.aspx

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Added by OntAG Admin on September 26, 2014 at 11:58am — No Comments

Ontario braces for first frost of the season

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Added by OntAG Admin on September 18, 2014 at 6:51am — No Comments

Come find us at the Canada Outdoor Farm Show! Farms.com, AgCareers.com, Ag Buyer's Guide and Farms.com Risk Management

Come find us at the Outdoor Farm Show: Download the show map. Find photos from the Show here (keep checking back for more).

September 9, 10, 11, 2014 (8:30am to 5:00pm) |…

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Added by OntAG Admin on September 9, 2014 at 3:00am — No Comments

Western Fair Opens Sept 5th and runs until the 14th, Its 139th Year with a Strong Agriculture Tradition

The 10-day event draws tens of thousands of people who will hit the rides, eat the food, listen to the great music concerts and see the shows. Included in this, and popular with the fair goers, is the agriculture exhibit that shows off the rich heritage of the Fair, and the farm economy surrounding the city of London. …

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Added by OntAG Admin on September 5, 2014 at 8:00am — No Comments

Valco: 2010-2013 Ag Land Values Study - Southwestern Ontario Counties

In 2013, agricultural land values continued to increase substantially over 2012 land values, with the average rate of increase across the 10 Counties being approximately 22%-25%. This rate of increase is very similar to the rate of increase on land values since 2010, when land values in Southwestern Ontario began to increase at historic levels. This 20%-30%…

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Added by OntAG Admin on September 2, 2014 at 7:00am — No Comments

See the Tempo High Speed Planter at Canada's Outdoor Farm Show.

Speed evolves. You win.  

See the Tempo® High Speed Planter at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show.

Until now, planting was a choice of speed or precision. At Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show, you’ll see how the Tempo High Speed Planter changes that forever. Tempo delivers amazing accuracy in all field conditions – at speeds of up to 10.5 mph.

As an added Farm Show bonus, you can enter to win an Ontario weekend getaway or a Moto 360 smart watch. Enter at both our corn…

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Added by OntAG Admin on September 1, 2014 at 9:46am — 1 Comment

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Animal Health Canada Shares 2030 Goals for Livestock

Animal Health Canada (AHC) has announced five goals to achieve by 2030, designed to safeguard farmed animal health and welfare.

Treat Her Like a Cow: Building Fertile, Profitable Heifers

“The more you treat her like a cow, the better cow she will be.” That was one of the standout messages from the Beef Cattle Research Council’s webinar, Raising Heifers for Reproductive Success. Backed by research and on-ranch results, Dr. Elizabeth Homerosky with Veterinary Agri-Health Services and Stephen Hughes of Chinook Ranch in southern Alberta shared practical strategies to develop efficient replacement heifers that are built for longevity and profitability. The discussion focused on the economics of raising heifers, research-backed development systems, reproductive management and how producers can apply extensive grazing systems to identify the most fertile and efficient females for their herds. The Cow Value Curve Dr. Homerosky opened with the concept of the cow value curve, which illustrates how feed costs and depreciation are the top two effects on profitability. An open heifer that leaves the herd before paying for herself contributes heavily to depreciation. Strategies s

Fences, Filters and Eavestroughs: Innovative Water Initiatives to Improve Herd Health

Brian Windover and his son, Scott, own and operate Bayview Farms in Napanee, Ontario. Their operation includes a 90-head commercial Gelbvieh and Gelbvieh x Charolais cattle herd that is Verified Beef Production Plus (VBP+) Certified.   The farm includes 250 acres of pastureland with both treed and open fence lines. Two of the pastures border Hay Bay, a bay of Lake Ontario, and are fenced off to deny cattle access to the bay.  Maintaining good water quality has always been a top priority for Bayview Farms, leading them to implement several changes to reduce manure contamination and ensure an abundant supply of drinking water for their cattle.  A Stock Water Quality Issue The main source of drinking water for the cattle comes from a spring-fed pond which feeds a well. Water is pumped from the well into troughs in the barn. Cattle are kept away from the pond with a dirt berm and concrete barriers. Despite this, Brian and Scott still noticed that the water was discoloured and smelly, p

Kyle Larkin appointed president and CEO of Canadian Meat Council

Kyle Larkin begins as president and CEO of the Canadian Meat Council in January

What steps does a Grower need to take to Deliver Clean Grain?

Growers are encouraged to deliver clean grain and complete correct declarations to protect grain quality, meet market expectations, and maintain access to important export markets.

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