Category: News

Join us at the 2017 Chatham-Kent Farm Show

Haggerty will be at Booth 326, in the Main Hall.  We would like to spend some time showing off our Electrical Conductivity Scanner, used to make improved field Management Zones. We are also planning on discussing how the use of field computers, rate controllers, and management zones fits into the 4R nutrient management framework. Please Join… CLICK HERE to Read More

2016 RR Xtend Plot Results from Haggerty

Here are the plot results, first one off in Ontario for DeKalb. Very pleased with the RR Xtend results from both DeKalb and Pride. There may have been a bit of a stand/population issue with a couple of varieties but overall things were pretty even. This plot looked good all year – lots of 4… CLICK HERE to Read More

AgGrower Daily Dashboard Released

Please see the attached news release to learn more about our weather information project we are participating in with AGRIS Cooperative and Wanstead Farmers Cooperative. GF20396FINALNEWSReleaseOMAFRATSEditsMay242016

Jan 12th, 2016 USDA Report Updated

The USDA report had a few surprised for the traders.  Corn yield was lowered further than analysts thought, as was soybean yield.  (168.4, a full bushel drop in corn yield, and a .3 bu drop in soybean yield).  That said, ending stocks were not lowered as thought for corn so while the impact was positive… CLICK HERE to Read More

2015 IP Soybean Programs

For the Haggerty area we have several varieties available. Follow the attached link for details: http://www.agris.coop/images/E0015001/2016HarvestPremintentionNov112015.pdf All varieties are delivered to Thamesville, and have a 45 bushel per acre max yield. Contact us for more information.    

Zone Developer

We have access to an EM38 instrument to map soil Electrical Conductivity (EC).  It is being pulled through the field using an RTK equipped ATV.  The following document outlines the benefits.  This data is used to augment yield monitor and soil sampling data to generate a “picture” of soil textures for making management zones for… CLICK HERE to Read More

USDA Report Summary and commentary July 10th, 2015

USDA lowered corn harvest forecast, but by less than traders expected. Yields are maintained at the June estimate of 166.8 vs. trader expectations (what do they know?) of 165.1.  This is despite generally reported poor weather conditions in the US growing areas.  The USDA must be thinking the yield is not impacted yet. US corn… CLICK HERE to Read More

Grower Pesticide Education Course – February 12th

On February 12th, Haggerty is pleased to host an Ontario Grower Pesticide Course. Location will be at the Cairo United Church, 7563 Haggerty Road (located just West of 79 Highway-Cairo Road, south of Bentpath Line). Starting time is 8:45am running all day until approximately 4pm. Lunch is provided. For those renewing their licenses and wishing… CLICK HERE to Read More

January USDA Report Summary

The report was a mixed bag. 2014 corn yield was lowered again to 171 bpa from 173.4 in November.  This was below the average analyst estimations. As a result ending stocks are down from previous estimations but still large at 1.877 billion bushels. 2014 soybean yield per acre was increased, which surprised many.  An impressive… CLICK HERE to Read More

2015 USDA Report Dates

List of Upcoming USDA Reports January 12th:  Crop Production, Grain Stocks and USDA Supply-Demand February 10th:  Crop Production, USDA Supply/Demand March 10th:  Crop Production, USDA Supply/Demand 13th: PPI Corn, Woybeans 31st:  Prospective Plantings, Grain Stocks April 13th:  Crop Progress (Weekly Each Monday Following)