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October 2010 Blog Posts (10)

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

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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Added by CFFO Blog on October 22, 2010 at 5:09am — No Comments

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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Added by CFFO Blog on October 15, 2010 at 6:28am — 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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Added by OntAG Admin on October 8, 2010 at 5:58am — No Comments

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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Added by CFFO Blog on October 8, 2010 at 5:53am — No Comments

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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Your Essential Ag & Country Directories are Here – Online and Ready!

The annual Ag & Country directories for Prairies and Ontario are now live online - these directories are your go-to resource for maximizing productivity and supporting rural living.

PigLEARN Expands Training Library with New Modules Focused on Handling, Health, and Safety

The Canadian Pork Council (CPC) is preparing to release a new set of training modules as part of its PigLEARN platform, continuing its push to provide practical, accessible education for workers entering the swine industry. Launched earlier this year, PigLEARN is an online learning platform designed to give new barn workers a strong foundation before stepping into day-to-day production tasks. The system was showcased this month at the Saskatchewan Pork Industry Symposium 2025. A Growing Library of Practical Swine Training Mark Fynn, Training Resources Coordinator with the CPC, says the platform has quickly grown to become a comprehensive resource. PigLEARN currently includes 86 training modules covering topics such as: Group sow housing Pig handling and movement Transport preparation Euthanasia protocols Farrowing unit procedures General barn workflows Each module includes built-in knowledge checks and is available in multiple languages—including English, French, Tagalog, Spa

Countdown to Christmas -- Farms.com Holiday Calendar Brings Fun for the Whole Family

Farms.com is helping farm families celebrate the season with its Holiday Countdown Calendar! Starting December 1, click each day to reveal festive surprises.

Stronger Together: How Collaboration Is Transforming Swine Disease Preparedness in Western Canada

The Saskatchewan pork sector is entering a new era of disease preparedness as producers, veterinarians, and government partners work more closely than ever to guard against both endemic and foreign animal diseases. At the recent Saskatchewan Pork Industry Symposium 2025 in Saskatoon, provincial leaders highlighted how coordination and communication across the industry have strengthened dramatically over the past decade. The message was clear: no single group can tackle swine disease alone. A Shift Toward Shared Responsibility According to Saskatchewan’s Chief Veterinary Officer, Dr. Stephanie Smith, one of the biggest changes in modern animal health management is the move toward industry-wide integration. Collaboration isn’t just encouraged — it’s becoming the standard. Canada’s evolving structures, including national and provincial surveillance networks and the development of Animal Health Canada, are enabling faster information flow, better detection of disease trends, and more c

Ontario Hog Market Trends: Prices Continue to Ease as 2025 Wraps Up

Ontario hog markets continued their late-fall softening trend in the week ending November 28, with formula prices, cutouts, and feeder pig values all posting declines. Here are the key developments producers need to know. Ontario Market Prices Slide Again The 100% Base Formula Price dropped to $209.29/ckg, down from $218.13 the previous week — its lowest level in several weeks. Average dressed hog pricing settled at $259.22/ckg, with highs of $288.87 and lows of $226.11. Weekly dressed weight averaged 108.54 kg, and total hog marketings reached 118,407 head, a strong figure relative to this time last year. Weaned and feeder pig prices softened alongside formula declines: Weaned pigs: $54.42 Feeder pigs: $86.33 Canadian Slaughter Strong; Provincial Prices Ease Canadian hog slaughter remained robust at 456,721 head, well above year-ago levels. Provincial prices reflected the broader softness: Quebec Pool: $205.10/ckg Manitoba Hog Value: $229.20/ckg The Canadian dollar strengt

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