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
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!
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.