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Best crops ever projected for Minnesota and Dakotas  Share 
Posted 2 days ago
Grains gained since my last report six weeks ago. Growing conditions were highly variable over the period, raising uncertainty about where final yields will end up. With record demand expected for corn and soybeans, the margin for error is relatively small. [more]
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U.S. 'Doodlebug' turns heads at steam show Share 
Posted 2 days ago
In spite of a little rain during its Saturday afternoon program, organizers of the 53rd annual Western Ontario Steam Threshers' show say this year's event was a qualified success. [more]
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Oprah a hit on the Food 'n Fun Map Tour Share 
Posted 2 days ago
A broad mix of urban and rural folks alike took advantage of this year's Locally Lambton, Food and Fun From the Farm Map tour to educated themselves on where they can buy locally grown produce, as well as educate themselves about how their food is produced. [more]
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Early sugar beet harvest in OntarioShare 
Posted 2 days ago
Farmers in Chatham-Kent and Lambton County have started harvesting the local sugar beet crop, and it's one of the earliest harvests on record. Moreover, high yields and higher prices are pushing the early start. [more]
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CFFO president wants program extended to livestock and horticulture sectorsShare 
Posted 2 days ago
The president of the Christian Farmers Federation of Ontario (CFFO) is joining a growing chorus. Henry Stevens is calling on the McGuinty government to extend the Business Risk Management (BRM) program to Ontario's hard-hit livestock and horticultural sectors. [more]
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Local CFFO branches hold annual summer picnicShare 
Posted 2 days ago
The Lambton-Kent-Essex branches of the Christian Farmers Federation of Ontario held their annual barbecue and family picnic Aug. 20 at Ferguson Park in Thamesville. [more]
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Walpole Island is home to dozens of rare speciesShare 
Posted 2 days ago
The fact that dozens of plant and animal species at Walpole Island are rare or endangered is a testament to the First Nation's high regard for its natural heritage. [more]
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Canola harvest a bin-buster for mostShare 
Posted 2 days ago
OMAFRA's Canola specialist, Brian Hall, says the harvest is over 50% complete and with good seed quality. [more]
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Plenty of variability in crops across the region, 2010 crop assessment tour findsShare 
Posted 2 days ago
It was the first of its kind in Ontario, but judging from the enthusiasm and reaction of those involved, it probably won't be the last. Great Lakes Grain -- in concert with Agris Co-operative and F.S. [more]
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Potash and phosphate issues resonate with growersShare 
Posted 2 days ago
In Saskatchewan, I'm sure it's a bit like an earthquake. The news of a hostile takeover of the Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan by Australian-based BHP Billiton is surely buzzing in the Tim Horton's coffee shops of Saskatoon. [more]
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No tax revolt in OntarioShare 
Posted 2 days ago
It's been two months since Ontario's harmonized sales tax was introduced, and if there is a whiff of revolt in the air, it's almost transparent. But not in British Columbia. [more]