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David Hooker - The SMART Initiative
The SMART Initiative is a projects run in part by Prof David Hooker and Horst Bohner. The Strategic Management Adding Revenue Today program aims to help farmers increase the yield and productivity of soybean and wheat…
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Derek Haley - Two Stage Weaning in Beef Cattle
University of Guelph Professor Derek Haley explains his research into the use of nose flaps to wean beef cattle. The Use of the flap reduces the stress on calves and increases the health and welfare of the animal. This is the second video in a series of twelve created by SPARK for…
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University of Guelph OMAFRA Partnership: Bonnie Mallard High Immune Response Technology For Dairy Cows.
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The CFFO Commentary: No Guilt Advised for Farmers Who Succeed and Have Larger Operations
By John Clement
December 2, 2011
Pat Lynch is an unabashed supporter of farmers who work hard at their vocation and aren’t afraid to see their operations grow larger. A long-time fixture within Ontario agriculture, Lynch believes that farming is something that should be pursued with great passion and that those with farms of significant size shouldn’t feel guilty about their success.
Lynch isn’t without credentials for his opinions. He’s been awarded for the…
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Video: Would You Drive Your Tractor and Combines Through Water This Deep?
Added by OntAG Admin on December 1, 2011 at 1:15pm — No Comments
Bonnie Mallard - High Immune Response Technology
University of Guelph Researcher Bonnie Mallard has developed a safe, natural and accurate test called High Immune Response for dairy cattle. The technology identifies animals with High Immune systems for breeding…
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OFA salutes Donna Lunn with 75th anniversary volunteer award
Guelph, ON [November 22, 2011]– Rural leader Donna Lunn received special recognition from the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) with the organization’s 75th anniversary volunteer award for her tremendous volunteer contributions to Ontario agriculture. Donna was presented with the award at OFA’s annual convention…
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AgVisionTV: On Successful Farm Succession By Dr John Fast: 80% Of Family Businesses Fail Transition.
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Meet Farmer Wayne Black: Ontario Federation of Agriculture Presidential Candidate. Click To Watch The Interview.
Added by Joe Dales on November 14, 2011 at 2:47pm — 3 Comments
Farms.com Market School: How International Markets Influence Grain Futures Prices. Why the Euro Debt Issues Increase Volatility.
Added by Joe Dales on November 12, 2011 at 4:15am — No Comments
The CFFO Commentary: Focus on Planning Tools Key to Improvements
By Nathan Stevens…
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Corn Ear Moulds - Identification
Gibberella Ear Rot
- The most common and important ear mould in Ontario is Gibberella zeae which is the sexual reproductive stage of Fusarium graminearium
- Infection often begins at the ear tip and moves down towards the ear base.
- Although the fungus can produce a white-coloured mould which makes it difficult to tell apart from Fusarium Kernel Rot, the two can be distinguished easily when Gibberella produces its characteristic red or…
Added by AgOntario on November 9, 2011 at 10:39am — No Comments
The CFFO Commentary: Meeting the Challenge of Continued Agricultural Investment
Added by CFFO Blog on November 4, 2011 at 2:10am — No Comments
The CFFO Commentary: Animal Agriculture’s Role in Feeding a Hungry World
October 28, 2011
According to some estimates, mankind will cross the seven billion person threshold on October 31st, 2011. Despite that unrelenting growth, thousands are dying each and every day of hunger as we climb towards nine… Continue
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Real Agriculture Weather Outlook: Harvest Season In Ontario Will Continue To Be Wet.... Click To Watch The Video.
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The CFFO Commentary: CFFO Convention to Focus on Building Agriculture through Sustainable Profits
October 21, 2011
Farm meetings generally contain a lot of material regarding management techniques or marketing opportunities. But without sustainable profits throughout the entire farming venture, management techniques alone simply won’t keep a… Continue
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The CFFO Commentary: Price Volatility a Key Challenge for Global Food Security
October 14, 2011
A recent global food security conference at McGill University in Montreal looked at the issue of feeding a hungry world from a number of different angles. At the heart of the conversation is the incredible challenge that agriculture faces as the human population soars towards nine billion people by 2050. One of the key factors in the discussion was the impact of food price volatility in the developing world.
The volatile situation of… Continue
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Harvest For Hunger CTV London Video Story: Great news, over $250,000 raised for the FoodGrains Bank.
Added by Joe Dales on October 13, 2011 at 10:30am — No Comments
Thank You Farmers For Producing Our Food.
Added by OntAG Admin on October 8, 2011 at 4:30am — No Comments
The CFFO Commentary: Selling Confidence and Authenticity alongside Pork Chops and Pears
By John Clement
October 7, 2011
Farmers may think that they’re just selling products like pork chops or pears to consumers. But they’re selling much more. They’re also selling health, environmental sustainability, animal welfare and a host of associated “values.” By understanding these consumer values, farmers can capitalize on this knowledge to develop strategies that increase or diversify sales.
John Scott, head of the Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers,…
Added by CFFO Blog on October 7, 2011 at 1:30am — No Comments
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