April 23rd 2025
Georgian Central Soil and Crop News
Serving Bruce, Dufferin, Grey and Simcoe North Soil & Crop Members

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Georgian Central Region Soil and Crop News is provided by the Georgian Central Region Soil and Crop Improvement Association in cooperation with the local associations in the county/regions of Bruce, Dufferin, Grey, Simcoe North and the generous support of our newsletter contributing sponsors.
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Member Spotlight - Ed & Bev O'Neill

O’Neill Farms is a 600 acre cash cropping operation owned and operated by Edward & Beverly O’Neill.

Georgian Central Region Provincial Director's Report - Andy Van Niekerk

Gee, I get back from vacation and we’re buried in snow… one of those “Old Fashioned” winters as they say. I think I’ve blown the lane out twice a day […]

Georgian Central Region President's Report - Brandon Dietrich

Hello all! After a long and snowy winter, it is nice to start to enjoy some longer days and warmer temperatures. It is time to start to turn our attention […]

Bruce County President's Report - Thomas Farrell

Despite the snowy weather of the season our AGM held January 16 in Chepstow was very well attended...

Dufferin County President's Report - Alan Lyons

In Dufferin we have changed the operation of our association to accommodate the young farmers who have off-farm jobs...

Grey County President's Report - Deb Campbell

Folks are finalizing crop plan details, seed is moving onto farms, and equipment is being tuned up.

Is it Fluff or Facts: Tar Spot and Biologicals?

Written by: Rebecca-Jo Cellini, Pioneer Seeds Sales Agronomist, Corteva Agriscience Winter agriculture meetings always seem to have a few topics in common. You hear about them repeatedly and still find […]

Apply Boron Instead of More-on

Do we truly understand the need for this micronutrient, and do we understand the mobility it has in the soil...

Youth Memberships are Free!

Do you know someone 23 or under who is interested in joining Soil & Crop? OSCIA has waived the fee for young members. This is a great opportunity for young […]

Member Benefits to Know About

Did you know? OSCIA members receive discounts on soil testing and at Staples stores? Login to the OSCIA website and check out this page: https://membership.osciaportal.org/membership-benefits for discount coupons and other […]
Region

Contact Information Georgian Central
President Brandon Dietrich | 226-668-1696
Secretary Lorie Smith | 519-986-3756
Locals
Contact Information Bruce
President Thomas Farrell | 519-955-2346
Secretary Derek Dupuis | 519-901-0953
Contact Information Dufferin
President Alan Lyons |
Secretary Brandi McCabe | 519-940-6679
Contact Information Grey
President Deb Campbell |
Secretary Lori Smith | 519-986-3756
Contact Information Simcoe North
President Allen Mosley |
Secretary Nicole Cross | 306-681-3665