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October 2010 Blog Posts (10)

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Farms.com Agostino: Will we see $6 corn futures?

Added by OntAG Admin on October 30, 2010 at 1:58pm — No Comments

The CFFO Commentary: Listening to Farmers' Concerns Key to Good Representation

By Paul Bootsma

October 29, 2010

For groups like the Christian Farmers Federation of Ontario, there is no substitute for attending farm shows and catching the pulse of what farmers are thinking. This year’s farm shows…

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Added by CFFO Blog on October 29, 2010 at 5:18am — No Comments

Dr John Kelly: Improving Farmer Access to The Food Distribution System In Ontario. How Do We Increase Consumer Access.

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Added by Joe Dales on October 27, 2010 at 4:12pm — No Comments

The CFFO Commentary: Moving Beyond "Random Acts of Stewardship"

By John Clement

October 22, 2010

I recently heard a long-time promoter of environmental goods and service (EGS) payments to farmers argue that it’s time to move beyond “random acts of…

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Wheat School: Steve Twynstra Talks About Wheat In His Farming Operation.

Added by OntAG Admin on October 18, 2010 at 4:09pm — No Comments

The CFFO Commentary: Personal Insight Into Need to Preserve Best Farmland

By Nathan Stevens

October 15, 2010

Sometimes it takes personal experience to really strengthen one’s believe in a core value of…

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Grain Prices Up Limit on Shockingly Bullish USDA Crop Production Reports. Moe Agostino shares his thoughts...

Added by Joe Dales on October 8, 2010 at 10:20am — No Comments

Thanksgiving on Our Family Farm

by Rebecca Hannam

The Thanksgiving season is a special time of year for most families. As the sun sets earlier and the temperature begins to cool, families often gather together to celebrate autumn over a…

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The CFFO Commentary: Working as Colleagues Can Move Ontario Farmers Forward

By Paul Bootsma

October 8, 2010

Ontario farmers have a history of being open with each other when discussing business. Helping each other overcome difficulties and making improvements in production are often discussed…

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The CFFO Commentary: Tackling Agricultural Challenges Aided Through Leadership Training

By John Clement

October 1, 2010

I appreciate good leadership. Good leaders have a way of focusing people on critical issues and helping them to work together on finding solutions. Sometimes that involves pioneering a new way of doing things and forcing people to react, while at other times it involves pushing others from behind to bring forward…

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Added by CFFO Blog on October 4, 2010 at 4:00am — No Comments

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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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