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Steady Ontario planting progress

GFO said that corn planting was at 86 percent as of last Wednesday.

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A Farm Museum

Originally Published October 1935

Only a few people would have enough to start a collection, but nevertheless that is no reason why those who have only a few, should allow them to become destroyed.

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2013 New Holland LM5020

Robert's Equipment

Chesley, ON

Type: Cash Crop

Acres: 496

Location: Chesterville, Ont.

This plot from Sevita International was planted on May 27

They are looking forward to watching these varieties take shape over the growing season and seeing everyone at the Outdoor Farm Show on September 15-17 in Woodstock.

Scout early

Just like carpenters are told to measure twice and cut once, farmers know that early season scouting sets the tone for the rest of the year. Identifying issues early allows for better decisions and stronger outcomes.