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Interesting Picture from NASA Showing Farming in North America's Incredible Photosynthetic Activity

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Added by OntAG Admin on April 4, 2014 at 6:00am — No Comments

TED TALK by Chris Hadfield, Astronaut, Cmdr Hadfield is the Keynote Speaker at the 2014 March Classic, March 24th in London, Ontario

2014 March Classic - Grain Farmers of Ontario Event - will be held on Monday March 24th at the London Convention Centre.…

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Added by OntAG Admin on March 19, 2014 at 8:30am — 2 Comments

University of Guelph President Alastair Summerlee on Misinformation Circulating on Enrollment for Agriculture Campuses

Summerlee: Correcting Tweets and Misinformation

I have noticed that there is misinformation circulating in social media and elsewhere with respect to application figures to our campuses at Ridgetown, Kemptville and Alfred. I think it important to set the record straight. Fall 2014 application figures for the associate diploma program on the three campuses are as follows:

Ridgetown - 1117

Kemptville -…

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Added by OntAG Admin on March 19, 2014 at 5:45am — No Comments

Stats Can: Corn for grain: the world’s top cereal crop

Stats Can: Corn: Canada's third most valuable crop…

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Added by OntAG Admin on March 19, 2014 at 5:00am — No Comments

Farms.com Market School: How Grain Prices Are Determined. Click to Watch.

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Added by OntAG Admin on March 16, 2014 at 1:40pm — No Comments

Infographic: Agriculture Career Opportunities from AgCareers.com

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Added by OntAG Admin on March 13, 2014 at 8:30am — No Comments

University of Guelph President Alastair Summerlee on the closure of the University’s Kemptville and Alfred campuses

Summerlee: Facts, Not Conjecture, Needed in Times Like These

Earlier today, I took part in a live radio discussion with North Grenville Mayor David Gordon about the closure of the University’s Kemptville and Alfred campuses. This followed yesterday’s announcement that the University is consolidating the academic and research programs delivered at these two campuses to improve efficiency and ensure quality.

I was touched by David’s commitment,…

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Added by OntAG Admin on March 13, 2014 at 7:30am — No Comments

Canada Space-Based Crop Map Coast to Coast - And Interactive Map to "Play with the Data"

Thanks to our friends at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada there is an interactive map where you can zoom in on the crop map data: CLICK HERE…

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Added by OntAG Admin on March 12, 2014 at 7:30am — 2 Comments

Corn Share Program Teaches Young Farmers To Grow Their Own Crop.

Young farmers walking their fields with DuPont Pioneer this season

Fifteen to 18-year-old farmers have the opportunity to plant their own corn crop with the 2014 DuPont Pioneer Corn Share for the third year running. Corn Share started as a pilot program in 2012, with 18 participants in Perth and Huron counties. Last year, it grew to include 123 young farmers from across the province. Pioneer expects even higher numbers this…

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Added by OntAG Admin on March 11, 2014 at 5:16am — No Comments

Innovative Farmer of the Year Winner: Tom Barrie

Creativity and advancements in crop rotation systems in their no-till farming operation have earned Tom Barrie, a Bowmanville grower, and his team, the 2013 Innovative Farmer of the Year Award. Each year, BASF Canada and the Innovative Farmers Association of Ontario recognize an…

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Added by OntAG Admin on March 1, 2014 at 8:00am — 1 Comment

Infographic: Growth of Technology

North American Study on Technology in Agriculture from Dupont Pioneer

Added by OntAG Admin on February 25, 2014 at 3:30am — No Comments

Infographic: Canadian Farm Income Forecast Highlights 2013-2014

Added by OntAG Admin on February 19, 2014 at 12:30pm — No Comments

Trish Jordan Blog: Sochi 2014 – Farewell to Sochi

By Trish Jordan, Public & Industry Affairs Director, Monsanto Canada…

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Added by OntAG Admin on February 18, 2014 at 8:19am — 1 Comment

Trish Jordan Blog: Sochi 2014 – A Day Off in Russia

By Trish Jordan, Public & Industry Affairs Director, Monsanto Canada

After a busy last couple of days in my 2014 Olympic Winter Games experience in Sochi, Russia, I was finally able to sleep in on Friday morning as the women’s Canadian curling team had a bye. Happy belated Valentine’s Day everyone!

It was great not to have to be down in the lobby of our hotel at our usual 7:30 am departure time. With…

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Added by OntAG Admin on February 16, 2014 at 10:12am — 1 Comment

Trish Jordan Blog: Sochi 2014 – Canada Olympic House Lows and Highs

By Trish Jordan, Public & Industry Affairs Director, Monsanto Canada…

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Added by OntAG Admin on February 15, 2014 at 3:30am — 1 Comment

Trish Jordan (Monsanto Canada) Blog: Sochi 2014 – The Adventure Continues

By Trish Jordan, Public & Industry Affairs Director, Monsanto Canada…

Carol Jones, mother of Team skip Jennifer Jones, farmer and rancher Jesse Lawrence, and Trish

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Added by OntAG Admin on February 12, 2014 at 9:30am — 1 Comment

3-yr rotations. S. Ont. producers who grew corn '11, soybean '12, & wheat '13 (from AAFC crop map

Another Agriculture and Agrifood satellite map thanks to Leander Campbell.

3-yr rotations. S. Ont. producers who grew corn '11, soybean '12, & wheat '13 (from AAFC crop maps) Embedded image permalink

Added by OntAG Admin on February 11, 2014 at 10:00am — No Comments

Who loves corn? These producers probably do! S. Ont. fields that grew corn in '11, '12 & '13

Another Agriculture and Agrifood satellite map thanks to Leander Campbell.

Who loves corn? These producers probably do! S. Ont. fields that grew corn in '11, '12 & '13. (AAFC crop maps) …

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Added by OntAG Admin on February 11, 2014 at 9:12am — No Comments

Trish Jordan (Monsanto Canada) Blog: Sochi 2014 – Full of Surprises on Day One

By Trish Jordan, Public & Industry Affairs Director, Monsanto Canada…

The Black Sea near the Canadian group hotel

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Added by OntAG Admin on February 10, 2014 at 2:30pm — 2 Comments

FCC Video: Meet Hayley Wickenheiser, A Champion On And Off The Ice.

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Premier Weighs In On Potential Strikes At Both CN And CPKC

Close to 10 thousand workers with CN and CPKC were planning to hit the bricks next Wednesday if the companies didn't deal with their concerns. The number one issue, according to the Teamsters is an adequate amount of rest time between shifts. It's possible, a strike won't happen next Wednesday. That's because the federal labour minster asked the Canada Industrial relations board to study the impact of a strike and whether it could lead to safety concerns. Until the board makes a ruling, a strike can't happen. There's no timeline for the board to issue a decision, it could tomorrow,.it could happen next month. The Teamsters says it will abide by that. This week, Premier Danielle Smith said while she appreciated the federal government intervened by asking for this report, she says the government must ensure there is a lasting solution to this dispute. Andre Harpe with the Grain Growers made it clear, the impact of a strike by both railways at the same time right in the middle of seedin

Ottawa Announces $9.6 Million for ASF Prevention, Preparedness

The federal government on Friday announced a multi-million dollar investment in African Swine Fever prevention and preparedness. The more than $9.6 million in funding will support 29 African Swine Fever Industry Preparedness Program (ASFIPP) projects in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island, Ottawa said in a release. The money will be earmarked for ASF research, improved biosecurity measures, wild pig management activities, retrofits of existing abattoirs, and regional preparation for the welfare depopulation and disposal of healthy hogs. Funding will also go toward sector analysis, engagement and education tools, and ensuring the domestic hog sector is prepared should a case of ASF be detected. “This initiative, and its proactive approach, underscores our commitment to invest in advanced technologies, rigorous training, and collaborative partnerships to fortify our defenses against African Swine Fever and other potential threats,”

‘Important Share’ of Soy Production from Flood-Impacted Brazilian State to be Lost: USDA FAS

Unprecedented flooding in the southern Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul could take a hefty toll on country’s total expected 2023-24 soybean production, says a new report from the USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS). Released Thursday, the report – which is based on estimates from the Association of Technical and Rural Extension Enterprises of Rio Grande do Sul (EMATER/RS) - said the afflicted state was poised to harvest a total soybean crop of 22.3 million tonnes, a new record high. But with the harvest only about three-quarters complete by the time the floods hit in late April, that left approximately 5.3 million tonnes of crop still out in the field, representing over 20% of EMATER/RS’s output estimate for Rio Grande do Sul and up to 4% of Brazil’s forecasted national soybean production. Perhaps not all that production potential will be written off, but the report said market analysts agree that an ‘important share’ of the Rio Grande do Sul’s expected soybean output w

Alberta Seeding of Major Crops About One-Third Complete

Despite significant precipitation in parts of the province last week, Alberta producers still had about one-third of major crops in the ground as of Tuesday. The latest weekly crop report on Friday pegged the planting of major crops (spring wheat, oats, barley, canola, and dry peas) at 32.5% complete, up from around 16% the previous week, and ahead of the five- and 10-year averages of 28% and 27%, respectively. Seeding is the most advanced in the South Region at about 50% complete as of Tuesday, although that slightly lags the region’s five-year average of just over 51%. On the other hand, seeding in the Peace Region was nearly 41% done – far ahead of the five-year region average of 17%. The Central region was at 29.5% complete, up from the average of 28%, while the North East and North West were at 22% and 19%, compared to 18% and 17% on average. Across the province, an estimated 45% of the spring wheat crop was seeded, with barley at 33% and oats at 15%. The canola crop was 15%

East Gen Launches Registration For 2024 Atlantic Showcase

With over 30 years of success in Atlantic Canada, the East Gen Showcase is scheduled for the Exhibition Grounds in Bible Hill, for July 2-4, 2024. Registration is now open, and we are excited to welcome dairy and beef participants for three days of learning, friendships, and showing cattle.