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AORS Trade Show at Woodstock Fairgrounds

June 4, 2025 at 9pm to June 5, 2025 at 5pm
We are excited to let you know about the 2025 AORS Municipal Public Works Trade Show happening in Woodstock, Ontario on June 4-5, 2025 in collaboration with the Oxford County Road Supervisors Association. It is the largest public works trade show in the province! You might be thinking – what does public works have to do with agriculture? Many of our municipal suppliers are also suppliers in the agricultural sector – including Colvoy Equipment, Brandt Tractor, Charles Jones Industrial, STIHL…See More
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Practical opportunities to navigate the future of feed showcased at ANCC 2025 in Niagara Falls at Niagara Falls, Ontario

May 7, 2025 at 9am to May 9, 2025 at 5pm
Top national feed industry event features newest research, networking and more Advances in animal nutrition research are generating exciting opportunities for the livestock and feed sector.Participants from across the animal nutrition industry will learn about the latest developments under the theme “Practical opportunities to navigate the future of feed” at the 9th annual Animal Nutrition Conference of Canada (ANCC), from May 7-9 in Niagara Falls, Ontario.The event is hosted by the Animal…See More
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Tickets on sale for The Leadership Lecture and Reception with Dr. Rebecca Sutherns at DoubleTree by Hilton

March 27, 2025 from 6pm to 9pm
The Rural Ontario Institute, host of the renowned Advanced Agricultural Leadership Program (AALP), is excited to announce Dr. Rebecca Sutherns, popular author, professional facilitator and coach will be the featured speaker at The Leadership Lecture and Reception. Tickets are now on sale for this premiere event. “Imagination isn’t just for dreamers—it’s for leaders,” says Gabrielle Ferguson, Leadership Programs Director at ROI. “This session will inspire and equip listeners to think…See More
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The Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Convention at Niagara Falls Convention Centre

February 19, 2025 at 8:30am to February 20, 2025 at 4pm
The Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Convention (OFVC) is an annual 2-day gathering of horticultural crop producers involved in the production of fruits and vegetables. The convention is attended by a cross section of the horticultural sector including government, industry, business, consultants, producers, associations, researchers and educators from across Canada and features a great lineup of horticultural experts, educational sessions, trade show exhibitors and great networking opportunities.See More
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Advocacy in Action: Canada Organic Trade Association’s Organic Summit & Parliament Day 2024 at Delta Hotel's Ottawa city center

November 18, 2024 at 9am to November 19, 2024 at 4pm
The Canada Organic Trade Association’s (COTA) flagship event, The Canada Organic Trade Association’s (COTA) flagship event, the Organic Summit, will take place on Monday, November 18, 2024, in Ottawa, followed by a members-only Advocacy Day happening on Tuesday, November 19. Dive into this hybrid event which offers inspiring presentations, engaging talks, and networking opportunities focused on the organic market and scientific insights, with cutting edge research unveiled. Nine expert speakers…See More
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London Farm Show 2025 at The Agriplex

March 5, 2025 at 9am to March 7, 2025 at 5pm
Save the date for March 5-7, 2025 as the London Farm Show returns at the Agriplex and BMO Centre.The London Farm Show at Western Fair District is the largest spring farm show in eastern Canada, featuring over 300 exhibitors and 230,000 square feet of show space, showcasing the latest in agricultural technology & equipment. This three-day event is a must attend for producers & suppliers alike, and as a way to reconnect and quick start your planting season.See More
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CFGA Conference in Guelph this December! at Delta Hotel

December 3, 2024 at 8:30am to December 6, 2024 at 10pm
The Ontario Forage Council is pleased to be partnering with the Canadian Forage and Grassland Association (CFGA) for CFGA's Annual Conference in Guelph this December, from the 3rd to the 6th.This year’s theme is Roots to Success: The Foundation of Resilient Agriculture. During this not-to-be-missed three-day event, we will learn about exciting and cutting-edge happenings in the forage sector and gain valuable information and inspiration for anyone involved in the forage and grassland sectors…See More
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Farmersville Exhibition 2024 at Centennial Park and Centre '76 Athens Ontario Canada

July 19, 2024 at 6pm to July 21, 2024 at 9pm
Feature tractor: International HarvesterAll makes are welcome.Admission Fees (as of January 4th 2024):$30 - weekend passor daily rates as follows...$15 - Friday night$15 - Saturday$15 - SundayReturning Events:Friday - Truck PullSaturday - Vintage Tractor PullSunday - Horse Draw and Lawnmower PullPlease check out the Schedule of Events page for more information.Exhibitors - Bring your vintage tractor, farm equipment, car, truck, motorcycle, small engine, homebuilt buggy - we are always looking…See More
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At 4:22am on June 26, 2013, Andrea Steed said…

Thanks for the welcome! I am already entrenched in reading here!

Andrea @ PlanET

At 1:13pm on November 28, 2012, Starview Ridge said…

Thanks for the warm welcome Joe. Looks like a great site for information and networking, and we needs lots of both!

Jay @ Starview Ridge

At 7:51am on February 1, 2012, charlie brown said…
Thanks for the welcome. Iwill gey a chance in the evening sometime to explore the site. Should be interesting!
Tim
At 5:16pm on November 19, 2011, Wayne Black said…
At 3:02am on August 25, 2011, Mary Thring said…
Thanks for the welcome.  We're enjoying developing our social media platforms.  Would you be willing to list us in your "Farmers and Agriculture in Ontario"?  We're @UofGuelphOAC
At 4:40am on August 17, 2011, Mike Furlong said…

Thanks for your help

 

At 5:20pm on July 13, 2011, Rick H. said…
Thanks for the welcome Sandy. I'm here to learn more about Ontario agriculture and farming and maybe lend some insight into new tech for soil management.
At 10:01am on June 2, 2011, Ian Richardson said…
Glad to be connected to the OntAG site. Looking forward to keeping up, and hope to be able to share some of the great work we're doing, especially in livestock.
At 5:22am on May 9, 2011, Richard Edmonds said…
Thank you.  I am looking forward to the inter-action here at OntAG.  I am anxious to start some discussion regarding on-site ethanol production on Farms using farm waste.
At 2:26pm on March 29, 2011, JAMIE RAWLINGS said…

Thank you!

looking forward to graduating from St.Clair College at end of April '11 and becoming employed in expanding greenhouse industry in Leamington.

 
 
 

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FDA approves gene-edited pigs resistant to costly swine disease

British animal genetics company Genus on Wednesday said the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved its PRP gene edit under its PRRS Resistant Pig ("PRP") programme for use in the US food supply chain, reported Reuters. The gene edit is designed to provide pigs resistance to porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS), a disease affecting swine globally, whose symptoms include fever, respiratory distress, premature births. PRRS caused an estimated $1.2 billion per year in lost production in the US pork industry from 2016 to 2020, an 80% increase from a decade earlier, according to an analysis published in 2024 by an Iowa State University expert. In its capital market update in November 2023, Genus had said that its PRP is resistant to prevalent PRRS strains. Genus' shares rose as much as 30% to a near six-month high, and were on track for their biggest one-day gain since December 2008. PRP won't really start affecting Genus' income statement until fiscal year 2027

US pork gains ground in New Zealand despite softening demand in Oceania

US pork exports to New Zealand reached 864 metric tonnes (mt) in February, a 19% increase from the previous year, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the US Meat Export Federation (USMEF). Export value surged 54% to $3.7 million. Cumulative January–February shipments climbed 43% to 1,927 mt, with export value up 59% to $7.6 million. In contrast, overall pork exports to Oceania dipped slightly. Total volume for the region edged down 1% to 18,634 mt, while export value fell 2% year-over-year to $66.4 million, as Australian demand softened compared to last year’s elevated levels.

FDA approval for technology to breed PRRS-resistant pigs

The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted approval to swine genetics company PIC for the gene edit used in its pig resistant to Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS). The FDA determined that the technology is safe and effective. The gene edit will be used to breed the company’s PRRS-resistant pigs, but the company adds that the approval does not automatically trigger commercialisation in the US. In a press release, the company said that it “becomes among the first companies to gain approval for gene editing in commercial livestock in the US.” “Milestone for the entire pork industry” PIC’s COO Matt Culbertson was quoted, saying it was a “major milestone for consumers, farmers and the entire pork industry.” He said, “We have spent years conducting extensive research, validating our findings and working with the FDA to gain approval.” Also quoted was Banks Baker, the company’s global director of product sustainability. He said, “Addressing PRRS c

Former federal ag minister Charlie Mayer passes away

Charlie Mayer served as minister of agriculture for nearly all of 1993

Maple Leaf Foods Advances Spin-Off of Pork Division into Canada Packers Inc.

Maple Leaf Foods Inc. (TSX: MFI) has announced a major step forward in its previously disclosed plan to spin off its pork operations into a separate entity, Canada Packers Inc. The company has secured an interim court order allowing it to proceed with a special shareholder meeting scheduled for June 11, 2025, to vote on the transaction.

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