http://www.todaysfarmer.ca Recent Local News en-us Copyright: (c) 2010 www.todaysfarmer.ca, All rights reserved. http://www.farmmarketnewspaper.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2745781 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.[...] Tue, 07 Sep 2010 13:29:00 GMT http://www.farmmarketnewspaper.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2745781 129283397400000000 http://www.farmmarketnewspaper.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2745780 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.[...] Tue, 07 Sep 2010 13:28:00 GMT http://www.farmmarketnewspaper.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2745780 129283396800000000 http://www.farmmarketnewspaper.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2745778 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.[...] Tue, 07 Sep 2010 13:24:00 GMT http://www.farmmarketnewspaper.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2745778 129283394400000000 http://www.farmmarketnewspaper.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2745777 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.[...] Tue, 07 Sep 2010 13:22:00 GMT http://www.farmmarketnewspaper.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2745777 129283393200000000 http://www.farmmarketnewspaper.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2745776 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.[...] Tue, 07 Sep 2010 13:22:00 GMT http://www.farmmarketnewspaper.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2745776 129283393200000000 http://www.farmmarketnewspaper.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2745775 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.[...] Tue, 07 Sep 2010 13:21:00 GMT http://www.farmmarketnewspaper.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2745775 129283392600000000 http://www.farmmarketnewspaper.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2745774 OMAFRA's Canola specialist, Brian Hall, says the harvest is over 50% complete and with good seed quality.[...] Tue, 07 Sep 2010 13:20:00 GMT http://www.farmmarketnewspaper.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2745774 129283392000000000 http://www.farmmarketnewspaper.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2745773 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.[...] Tue, 07 Sep 2010 13:18:00 GMT http://www.farmmarketnewspaper.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2745773 129283390800000000 http://www.farmmarketnewspaper.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2745770 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.[...] Tue, 07 Sep 2010 13:16:00 GMT http://www.farmmarketnewspaper.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2745770 129283389600000000 http://www.farmmarketnewspaper.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2745769 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.[...] Tue, 07 Sep 2010 13:15:00 GMT http://www.farmmarketnewspaper.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2745769 129283389000000000 http://www.farmmarketnewspaper.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2745764 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.[...] Tue, 07 Sep 2010 13:09:00 GMT http://www.farmmarketnewspaper.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2745764 129283385400000000