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OntAG Admin's Blog – April 2014 Archive (5)

FCC: Where are Farmland Values Heading?

Agricultural economists are said to seldom agree on things. The outlook for farmland values provides an excellent case in point.

FCC released its annual Farmland Values Report. The national average farmland value increased 22%, the highest increase FCC has ever reported. Large profit margins for crop production and continued low interest rates have driven the recent…

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Added by OntAG Admin on April 28, 2014 at 9:05am — No Comments

Stay Safe on Your Farm and in Your Agri-Business - April 28th Day to Honour Workplace Fatalities

Agriculture is not Canada's most dangerous workplace but fatalities do occur. Remember safety first for you, your family, neighbours and co-workers:

Added by OntAG Admin on April 28, 2014 at 2:30am — No Comments

Stats Canada: Planting Intentions - Record Soybeans, Less Corn in Ontario

Corn for Grain:

    Ontario farmers expect to seed 2.1 million acres of this total, down 7.0% from 2013.

Record Soybean Acreage Forecast:  

    Ontario farmers project seeding 300,000 additional acres compared with 2013, This would bring the total soybean acres to approx. 2.72 million acres. Producers in Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba and Saskatchewan all plan to seed record levels in 2014.

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Statistics Canada's March 31,…

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Added by OntAG Admin on April 24, 2014 at 6:00am — No Comments

FCC Farmland Values Report - Ontario

Ontario farmland values increased an average of 15.9% in 2013, following gains of 30.1% in 2012 and 14.3% in 2011. Much of this increase occurred in the first half of the year. Average farmland values in the province have continued to rise for 25 years.



The province saw a mix of transaction types, including land sales through real estate brokers, property auctions and the tender process. Ongoing low interest rates contributed to the market activity.In some areas of southern…

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Added by OntAG Admin on April 14, 2014 at 9:00am — 1 Comment

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No Single Fix: Manitoba’s Multi-Pronged Strategy to Control Eurasian Wild Boar

fforts to manage wild pig populations in Manitoba require a broad and strategic approach, according to Dr. Wayne Lees, Coordinator of Squeal on Pigs Manitoba. The initiative—backed by federal, provincial, and swine industry partners—is working to address the rising threat posed by Eurasian wild boar.

FCC Enhances Transition Loan to Support Farm Ownership Transfers

New flexible terms aim to ease the next wave of generational farm transitions

The Legacy Plan: Succession Without the StressFeaturing: Danielle Walsh, MNP

Succession planning can feel daunting — but it doesn’t have to be. In this episode, Danielle Walsh from MNP breaks down the essentials of succession in agriculture. From when to start, to how to navigate myths and emotional roadblocks, this conversation is full of clarity, real-world advice, and practical next steps.

Newly Characterized Naturally Occurring Molecule Offers New Approach to Dealing with Multiple Infections in Swine

A researcher with the University of Saskatchewan says a newly characterized naturally occurring molecule offers a new approach to dealing with bacterial, viral and other infections in swine

Manitoba Agriculture Reports Isolated Rainfall and Thunderstorms as well as Hail Over the Past Week

Manitoba Agriculture reports isolated rainfall and thunderstorms resulted in varying amounts of precipitation over the past week.Manitoba Agriculture

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