Brandon McLeod

@JohnFluttert joins #OMAFA Ridgetown today as edible beans and oilseeds specialist (canola, IP soybeans, sunflowers and other related crops). John has worked in Ag industry and has a M.Sc from @RidgetownCampus in weed science. Welcome to the team John! #Ontag

🌱 Spreading the Word! 🌱 The Growing Ag Social is happening at the London Farm Show and it’s a great opportunity for young, new, and aspiring farmers to connect and grow their network. 🗓 Thursday, March 5 ⏰ 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM 📍 Room A, BMO Centre – London Farm Show

No one likes DON. The mycotoxin, that is. Hot off the press: the 2025 corn hybrid screening trial report. corn.gocrops.ca Use as one tool to manage the risk of DON mycotoxin in corn. Seed company volunteer entries. A collaborative effort that no one has ever seen. 😀 Download a pdf-or NEW this year-- sortable spreadsheets. Thank you to all sponsors: participating seed companies (@maizex, @CortevaCA, @DEKALB_Canada, @CROPLANseed, @NKSeedsCanada, @DeDellSeeds, @PRIDESeeds) @GrainFarmers @OMAFAinnovates @uofg Greenfield Ethanol @Ingredion @AlcoEnergyCA @OntarioPorkNews @ONAgBusAssoc @Seeds_Canada cc: @AlbertTenuta @Gur_sahib_singh @WheatPete

This is Norfolk County. At the heart of Ontario’s Garden, Norfolk County is home to one of the most diverse and productive agricultural regions in the country. From row crops to horticulture, tobacco to greenhouse production, floriculture to viticulture, livestock to forestry, the work happening here is as varied as it is vital. Yet behind every acre is a network of dedicated individuals whose collective efforts often go unseen—but are crucial. From farmers—both generational and new—to agronomists, applicators, ag retailers, product suppliers, yard workers, and truck drivers, each person plays a crucial role in keeping the system moving. Equally essential are the thousands of offshore workers who leave their home countries each year to contribute their labour and expertise to Norfolk’s agricultural bounty. Their contributions are invaluable and deserve recognition. This project captures the rhythm of Norfolk agriculture from above—moments across the 2025 growing season that reflect the scale, pace, and beauty of production in our region. It’s a visual tribute to the people and processes that keep our rural economy thriving. So don’t only thank a farmer. Support Norfolk County agriculture through: • Buying local and in-season whenever possible. • Slowing down and sharing the road with farm equipment. • Supporting local AG retailers. (Clark’s, Fs Partners, Scotland Agromart, Sylvite, Underhills) • Having meaningful conversations with offshore workers when you see them in town. • Taking time to learn about the full spectrum of crops and commodities grown right here in your community. Agriculture is more than an industry in Norfolk—it’s a way of life, deeply rooted in land, labour, and legacy. Let’s do our part to honour and support those who make it all possible. A huge shoutout to the following operations who allowed me to share a glimpse of their story in keeping the world go round. Thank you to my team at Sylvite for the pointers and encouragement. This was purely an ambitious project fueled by my passion of AG for which I have not profited from. #ontag #canadianag #norfolkcounty

Worried about the rising risk of corn rootworm? Tune in to The Agronomists at 8PM E on Monday! Host @RealLoudLyndsey is joined by guests @Greg_Stopps of @corteva & @Jocelynlsmith of @RidgetownCampus to discuss rootworm resistance, rotation risks, clever rotation solutions, lifecycle of the pest, and evaluating damage. 🔗 RealAgriculture.com/live/

Southwest Ag Conference registration closing very soon! Don’t be disappointed and register TODAY 😁👇

Got a cool tool that you've made on farm? We want to see it! Send us a video of who you are, what problem you've had, and the tool you've made to solve that problem! Enter the Cool Tool Challenge for a chance to win! (And be featured in the Ontario Ag Conference with us!)

GFO's annual Grains in Action program will be held February 9-12, 2026. This four-day program equips young farmers with knowledge about the end uses of the grains they grow. Program costs are covered by GFO. To learn more and register please visit: buff.ly/uwjiOwD

From phosphorus loss to precision mapping—see the latest tools and practices in soil and water management at our ONFARM field day. Real research. Real results. Right on the farm: Oct. 10 from 1–3pm at Fairview Farm, Kent Bridge, ON | Optional lunch: $20, payable at event Register: rebrand.ly/ce4dhld #SustainableCdnAg #AgCanDurable #ontariosoilcrop #ontag #onfarm

How do cover crops impact N management for your crops? Join us at @RidgetownCampus for a tour of short- and long-term research plots to find out! Bring your questions and experience to share with the experts. See you Oct 2nd at 9am! See pic for details @LauraVanEerd @cropdoc2

Interested in Water Management for your farm. Come out this Wednesday September 24th, across from 1122 Road 3 W, Kingsville, between 9am and 4pm to see a couple landforming systems kicking up dust. With @gpsontario, @ptx_trimble, and S Houle. WM-Form and FieldLevel

Calling all Aggies, Alumni and Hockey Fans! Ridgetown Classic Revival! Friday Sept 26th, 2025 Blenheim Arena, Blenheim Game time: 7:30pm First 300 people to donate to the Zero Hunger Challenge will receive a t-shirt sponsored by Syngenta. Can goods will be accepted!

When I say you don't want to miss Monday's show, I mean you do NOT want to miss it! Put it on your calendar, people #ontag #westcdnag

A networking event you don’t want to miss!!

We're looking to hire lab assistants for two courses this fall. Graduate students or even some enthusiastic former Ridgetown agriculture students would be considered. See the graphic below for lab times at Ridgetown for each course. Two assistants per course can share responsibilities. Additionally, there will be some marking and lab preparation time. The course professors have designed all lab assignments. If you're interested, please email me dhooker@uoguelph.ca. Serious inquiries only. cc: @IsabelleAickle1 @MiladEskandari_

I just emailed out a winter canola yield survey - just tell me your yield and what county you're in, anonymously. Please answer the survey! You are welcome to text or email your yield if that's easier. If you want to be added to my winter canola contact list, let me know.

To all the planners, volunteers, Jackson Seeds, OMAF, local/provincial SCIA, OSN, sponsors, equipment companies/local farms, & lastly attendees (braving the hot weather).......who made this event a huge success....the St Clair Region OSCIA wants to say huge THANK YOU!!! #ontag

Around 600 pair of rubber gloves available to a good home. Donations being accepted at $2/pair if interested. Proceeds to @RMHC in London, ON. Please retweet and support this great organization helping families in need. @BASFAgSolutions #acresunlimited

Looking for a good JD 9400 combine or JD 359 engine aft the one we have overheated. Upsetting bc the overheating could have been prevented. We use the combine to break out or cleanup research plots. Budget extremely tight. :( Leads welcome. SW Ontario. Photo for attention.

St Clair Compaction Day is August 7! Take a real time look at real equipment in real field conditions - how compaction happens, effects of different equipment, tire and track technologies, and prevention. Pre-registration discounts if you register now! membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/soil-con…