Steve Twynstra
@SteveTwynstra
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Tweets and Opinions are my own. UG BSc (Agr) '86, Purdue MS '88 Husband, father, trying to never let there be a dull moment...
Ailsa Craig, ON CANADA
Joined February 2013
Anyone know a good vehicle mechanic in Tilbury? 2019 ram broke down....wont start. Stuck at the on route
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Curious to see an equivalent analysis for Ontario…
“An analysis by economists at the University of Illinois shows the average corn farmer had a net return of minus $153 an acre this year. And yet, all eight fertilizers DTN tracks on a weekly basis are anywhere from 10% to 28% higher in price than they were a year ago.” 🤬
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Elon can put rockets into space multiple times, and yet @Deere suddenly can’t crimp a tractor hydraulic hose from factory without it bleeding thru after a few seasons?? And then actually think customers will order an overpriced replacement from “PARTS”?? Fool me once…
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I’ve noticed more people driving with hazard lights on in storms/poor visibility. My thoughts are that it makes you & everyone around you LESS safe. It’s very distracting & disorienting for other drivers; it’s safer to use your headlights & taillights. Thoughts?
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Both groomers were out last night to work on smoothing out and packing down all of that snow. Still some soft spots out there but the trails aren't limited because of limited snow! Always check the ITG for the latest trail availability at https://t.co/N5E9qecHJE. Enjoy!
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Hensall Co-op is hosting multiple Grower Pesticide Safety Courses to make the certification process easier and more accessible for farmers. Sign up today before all the spots fill up! To obtain the registration code, contact your Hensall Co-op Field Marketer. Registration:
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The road to a better time for the soybean acre is a rough one. Better turn on the 4WD.
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This is crazy but not surprising given the entire wealth management industry in Canada is concentrated among 5 banks.
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Attention farmer-members! Grain Farmers of Ontario's District Meetings are quickly approaching (January 13-23, 2026). This is your chance to stay informed, elect your delegates, and share your voice in your district. See below for meeting dates and locations 👇
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SWAMP CLEANUP We're getting close to having some trails ready! In the meantime, if you're available tomorrow and would like to help, we're going to head into the swamp and clean up any downed trees. Send us a message if you're available to help!
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U.S. tariffs on Canadian potash could backfire, raising costs for American farmers. @JLinvilleFert explains why 👉 Listen/read: https://t.co/0Wty9a1qSU
#fertilizer #agriculture #tariffs #trade #farming
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We might have gotten a bit of powder overnight... 😅 Trails remain closed but we're working hard to change that! Please stay off until you see a status change on the ITG at https://t.co/N5E9qec9U6. Plan is to finish staking and try to clear and pack the Swamp on Saturday.
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Soybeans: How many bushels will it take in 2026 to cover each expense category? 👇 Land: 17 bu. (28%) Machinery: 14 bu. (23%) Seed: 7 bu. (12%) Chem: 4 bu. (7%) Fertilizer: 4 bu. (7%) Other: 14 bu. (23%) Total bushels needed to breakeven using national averages is 60 bpa. USDA
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Soybean photosynthesizes efficiently through to maturity even with 30–40% defoliation before flowering: no yield loss. Leaves lost early are rapidly replaced by early R-stages. Canopy compensation in soybean can be enormous (Board & Harville, Agron J., 1996; Kropff et al.,
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Starting to come together! Crews are out staking and the groomer is out leveling off worked fields for a smooth start to the trail base. Trails are closed. Please stay off to respect for our landowners and to allow us to get things ready. Check https://t.co/N5E9qecHJE
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Grain Farmers of Ontario is excited to announce that registration will open on Monday, January 5, 2026, for the 2026 March Classic – Breaking New Ground: Embracing Change. Read the full press release including the incredible lineup of speakers here: https://t.co/fmT3GF6Ton
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New location, same greater speaker lineup, chance to network and educational opportunity!
Grain Farmers of Ontario is excited to announce that registration will open on Monday, January 5, 2026, for the 2026 March Classic – Breaking New Ground: Embracing Change. Read the full press release including the incredible lineup of speakers here: https://t.co/fmT3GF6Ton
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Beans offer nutrients like folate, magnesium, and antioxidants that support brain function. 🧠 Explore how bean-rich diets contribute to long-term health → https://t.co/6G4pBsvqrq #alzheimers #beaninstitute #northarvest #AlzheimersAwarenessMonth
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