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First Canadian Dairy Expo In Stratford A Big Hit, 11,600 Attendees

Canadian Dairy Expo News Release.

 

In a CTV interview, one producer from New Brunswick stated that the Canadian Dairy XPO was like “the dairy industry on steroids” and that he had “never seen the likes of this, here in Canada”.

“That producer statement fits the original vision of CDX” states expo Founder & GM Jordon Underhill. “The idea was to drive maximum value and wow factor for the dairy producer and family. After all, these are the people helping to feed the…

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Dairy Farmers of Canada President's Address

Dairy Farmers of Canada President, Wally Smith, addresses the audience at the DFC Policy Conference in Ottawa, February 7,…

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The Ram Trucks declares 2013 the Year of the Farmer - Superbowl Ad "So God Made A Farmer"

watch. share. support.

You watch the video, you share a badge, the Ram brand makes a donation.…

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BASF Invites Some Urban Consumers To The Farm. Sustainability Video Series.

 

 

 

Conversations On Sustainability online video series captures the

dialogue when urban consumers meet the farmers that grow their food.





MISSISSAUGA, ON - BASF Canada (BASF) today launched an online

video series called Conversations On Sustainability on its AgSolutions YouTube

channel. The videos feature highlights from the conversations five urbanites had

with five Canadian farmers when they…

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Canada's 2012 Outstanding Young Farmers Honoured.

Prairie winemakers and Quebec sheep farmers share

Canada’s 2012 Outstanding Young Farmers honour

 

Ancaster, ON [December 4, 2012] – Saskatchewan fruit wine producers and first generation Quebec sheep farmers are Canada’s 2012 Outstanding Young Farmers (OYF). Sue Echlin and Vance Lester of Perdue, Saskatchewan and Martin Brodeur Choquette and Johanne Cameron of St-Charles-sur-Richelieu, Quebec were…

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FCC Video: An Outlook At What Economic Factors Will Impact Your Farm.

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Baxter Black: The Phone Call.

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Steve Redmond Visits The Farm Progress Show In Boone, Iowa.

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Video: Method for Estimating Corn Yields.

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Agostino: Observations on Midwestern US Corn Crop Tour.

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FEASTT: Fertilizer Efficiency And Strip Tillage Tour Demonstration.

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Baxter Black Video: Polite Canadian At The Maple Creek Open.

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How To Scout Fields For Spider Mites.

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Ontario Horse Racing Programme Video: Support the Industry.

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The Wealthy Barber Returns: See David Chilton Live At The Canadian Fruit And Vegetable Tech Exchange; July 14.

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Secretary Naig Presents 2025 Ag Leader Awards for Outstanding Contributions to Iowa Agriculture

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig this week recognized three organizations and one business that have made exceptional contributions to the continued success of Iowa agriculture. The honorees received awards during the 13th Annual Iowa Ag Leaders Dinner held on March 31 in Ankeny. The event culminated the state’s weeklong Iowa Ag Week celebration and included remarks from Gov. Kim Reynolds and a keynote address from United States Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins. The Secretary’s Ag Leader Awards for 2025 were presented for Leadership in Community to the Iowa Pork Producers Association for their Bacon Buddies program. Nationwide Agribusiness was recognized for Leadership in Community for their grain bin rescue initiatives. Pheasants Forever received an award for Leadership in Conservation for partnering with the Department on water quality initiatives. The Iowa Foundation for Agricultural Advancement was honored for their Leadership in Agriculture Education for supporting

Analytical chemist explores contaminant impacts on water and soil quality

 Dr. Alistair Brown joined the Department of Soil Science as Manitoba Analytical Solutions (MASS) Lab Director and Assistant Professor, on October 1, 2024. His interest in analytical chemistry was sparked during his undergraduate studies when a course on ecotoxicology shifted his career focus. Today, Alistair explores the fate and toxicity of environmental contaminants in soils and water, including UV filters, pesticides, and perfluorinated compounds. Tell us about yourself I’ve been with my wife Kendra for 23 years, and I have two sons, Asher and Jude, who are 16 and 13 respectively, and our dog Ollie who turns two tomorrow. I am a mass spectrometry method validation specialist. I got my BSc (Biochemistry) from the University of Winnipeg in 2013, and PhD (Chemistry) from the University of Manitoba in 2019. In my post-doc, I developed analytical methods for federal compliance under the Cannabis Act (2018), after which time I worked with Environment and Climate Change Canada studying

Liberals introduce plan to support ag

The Liberals have released their plan for the Canadian ag sector

Cdn. ag groups releasing federal election priorities

The Canadian Federation of Agriculture wants the environment risk assessment required for AgriInvest to be removed

New amendments to recreational access regulation enhance land management and accessibility in Alberta

Minister of Alberta Forestry and Parks, Todd Loewen, signed an Order in Council to amend the Recreational Access Regulation, which oversees recreational access to grazing leases in Alberta. This amendment introduces several significant changes aimed at improving the management and accessibility of these lands. One of the key updates is the addition of a purpose statement under section 1.1, which clarifies that the regulation is designed to benefit Albertans by recognizing the economic, social, and environmental importance of agricultural disposition land. This statement sets the tone for the revised regulation, emphasizing its broader impact on the community. In a move to modernize communication methods, the requirement for a “facsimile number” as a reasonable contact method has been removed from section 4(1). This change reflects the evolving nature of communication technology and aims to streamline contact processes. The dispute resolution process has also been updated. Now, the d

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