St. Clair SCIA

Representing the OSCIA members in the counties of Essex, Kent and Lambton promoting responsible management of soil, water, air and crops.

[Shawn Brenneman @shawnbrenneman]

Had the opportunity to share the importance of Soils & Agriculture to 120 students today as part of Forests Canada Envirothon at the Springwater Conservation Area. @OntarioSoilCrop

[St. Clair SCIA @scscia]

Great night at Kerr Farms with the Ridgetown Soil & Crop Student Club. Bob & Moira toured students around their conservation project & then heard about funding opportunities from Michael Young of LTCA & @may_margaret of OSCIA. Pizza & refreshments courtesy of St. Clair Region!

[Shawn Brenneman @shawnbrenneman]

CanGrow's MeltDown Residue Degrader/WEOC Driver Tour is this week across SW Ont. Meet us at one of these key stops below, or call/text me at 519-857-5363 to meet us at the dozens of fields in-between key stops. #ontag #betterbiology #meltdown

[Ontario Soil & Crop @OntarioSoilCrop]

Membership has its perks!

OSCIA Members get discounted rates on farm shows, conferences & ag events across Ontario.

Hear from industry experts, connect with producers & harvest fresh ideas—and spend less doing it.

Not a Member? Join today: https://t.co/drslFtKfxb

#OntAg #ontariosoilcrop

[Ontario Soil & Crop @OntarioSoilCrop]

Are you looking to improve soil health on your farm? The Ontario On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) provides cost-share funding for the implementation of best management practices such as nitrogen management, cover cropping and rotational grazing. If you missed this year's intake, now's the time to get more information for future intakes: https://t.co/g7i7gEu9dN

#ontag #ontariosoilcrop #AgClimateSolutions #ofcaf

[St Clair Conservation @stclairregionca]

Attention Farmers and Rural Landowners!

The new stream of SPRI funding is now open for applications! Find all guidelines, information, and applications here: https://t.co/kGJTQQ1d0e

#SoilHealth #OntFarmers #FarmON

[St. Clair SCIA @scscia]

Correction...tour Thurs April 9th. Essex Soil & Crop Spring Tour - Greenhouse Tour of Pelee Acres 10:30-12:00. Open to all. Free for members (membership can be purchased day of). Refreshments by St. Clair SCIA Region. Register with [email protected].
@OntarioSoilCrop

[Ryan Benjamins @RyanBenjamins]

Mar 17 and 18 were the most productive clover days and nights so far. Dust started to show up yesterday. I’m hoping to see more dry ground next week.

[Ontario Soil & Crop @OntarioSoilCrop]

The Farmland Health Check-Up has expanded and is now available to farmers across Ontario.

Guided by a certified expert, you’ll get actionable insights for your farmland.

Assess your farm for:
Water Erosion
Wind Erosion
Tillage Erosion
Subsurface Compaction
Organic Matter
Soil Life
Soil Chemistry
Phosphorus
Nitrogen
Pollinator Health

https://t.co/p7d1D1cWVs

[St. Clair SCIA @scscia]

Join us 7pm at Kerr Farms on March 25th to talk Soil Health opportunities in our Region. Refreshments courtesy @SoilNetwork and St. Clair OSCIA. @OntarioSoilCrop #ontag #soilhealth

[Shawn Brenneman @shawnbrenneman]

Join us next week (March 9-13th) at a CanGrow "Better Biology" Tour close to you! Learn from BW Fusion how the U.S. is using biology to support crop production and what we've learned in Ontario the last 4 years. #ontag #betterbiology

[Ontario Soil & Crop @OntarioSoilCrop]

March KSEs:

> Growing grass, supporting livestock: Nitrogen in pasture systems with Caroline Reisiger, UofG
* Grazing management impacts on pathogen presence in livestock & the environment with Dr. Heather Murphy
* Optimizing fertilizer nitrogen use, reducing nitrous oxide (N₂O) emissions & enhancing soil health and crop productivity: Dr. Mario Tenuta (UofManitoba)
* 'Planter tune-up and trinkets' for fertility management with Elgin SCIA

Note: OFCAF applicants MUST complete an #ontariosoilcrop approved #KSE that matches their application category.

Register: https://t.co/KXfPaNxqX8

[Ontario Soil & Crop @OntarioSoilCrop]

Did someone say 'KSE'? Calling all OFCAF participants: here's your chance to attend one of these required events.

[Grain Farmers of Ontario @GrainFarmers]

Grain Farmers of Ontario’s agronomy and research teams are at the @GreatLakesYEN wrap up meeting today. A full house for a day of learning and actionable insights helping Ontario grain farmers unlock their winter wheat potential. #OntAg

[St Clair Conservation @stclairregionca]

The St. Clair Region Conservation Authority has issued a Watershed Conditions Statement – Flood Outlook.

💧 Above seasonal temperatures
💧 Rising water levels, continued snowmelt
💧 Water spilling into natural floodplains and low-lying areas

Individuals are reminded to avoid watercourses and flood areas due to dangerous conditions, slippery banks, and cold, swift-moving water. Children and pets should be kept away from the water.

This message will remain in effect until 12 pm on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, unless otherwise updated.

For the full statement, visit ➡️
https://t.co/ZGsvkBUQuZ

[Ontario Soil & Crop @OntarioSoilCrop]

FREE Wednesday Webinar Series Continues: Feb25 from 4–5PM

Ruminant nutritionist Kristen Ritson-Bennett explores how plant maturity & regrowth patterns and species influence nutritive value:

✔ Integrating forage analysis
✔ Aligning pasture quality with nutrient requirements

*Recognized #KSE & CEU credit. Register today:
https://t.co/iX5NFeiQUZ

#ontag #ontariosoilcrop #AgClimateSolutions @bluerockmineral

[St. Clair SCIA @scscia]

St Clair Region! Innovative BMP cost sharing for biological inoculants & biochars intake will close next Tues! Be sure to reach out to us if you're interested in participating, learning more, or applying! #ontag

[Ontario Soil & Crop @OntarioSoilCrop]

OFCAF BMP intake closes Feb. 17 at 9am.

Funding available for biochar and biological inoculant product trials. Up to 85% cost-share available—along with implementation and monitoring guidance from OSCIA.

Apply now: https://t.co/gpxfviXcb6

#ontag #OFCAF #ontariosoilcrop #AgClimateSolutions

[Ontario Soil & Crop @OntarioSoilCrop]

Well said Dr. Hooker! So pleased to have you at our Deep Dive event (see you next year?).

Don't miss his chat with RealAg below—especially the 40-year study of yield and residue from UofG Ridgetown + findings from 'stay green' data.

[St. Clair SCIA @scscia]

St Clair SCIA Region proud to be a sponsor of the Soil Health Phosphorus Conference @stclairregionca @LTVCA