Do More Ag Launches New Mental Health Platform AgTalk

Jun 20, 2023

Mental health in the agriculture community just got another boost thanks to a new initiative spearheaded by the Do More Agriculture Foundation.

On June 20, 2023 Do More Ag announced the launch of AgTalk, a platform that provides peer-to-peer support for individuals in the Canadian agricultural industry. It’s available 24/7 and open to anyone who is 16 years or older.

AgTalk, powered by the Togetherall platform, is an online social media-style platform that users sign onto in order to connect with others with similar experiences, explore resources, and much more.

With 24/7 clinical moderation, the platform ensures a secure environment for open discussions on mental health in both English and French, notes Do More Ag Executive Director Megz Reynolds.

“Everything on the front end of the platform is anonymous. For example, you could pick a name like Peanut Butter Pie, and that’s how you’ll appear on the platform,” she says.

“It’s designed similar to a Facebook wall, where you can see posts from others and make your own. You can use hashtags to categorize your posts, making it easier for people to find and relate to them.”

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Video: Winter Canola Trial in Mississippi | Can It Work for Double Cropping? | Pioneer Agronomy

Can winter canola open new opportunities for growers in the Mid-South? In this agronomy update from Noxubee County, Mississippi, Pioneer agronomist Gus Eifling shares an early look at a first-year winter canola trial and what farmers are learning from the field.

Planted in late October on 30-inch rows, the crop is now entering the bloom stage and progressing quickly. In this video, we walk through current field conditions, fertility management, and how timing could make this crop a valuable option for double-cropping soybeans or cotton.

If harvest timing lines up with early May, growers may be able to transition directly into another crop during ideal planting windows. Ongoing field trials will help determine whether canola could become a viable rotational option for the region.

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How winter canola is performing in its first season in this Mississippi field

Why growers chose 30-inch rows for this trial

What the crop looks like as it moves from bolting into bloom

Fertility strategy, including nitrogen and sulfur applications

How canola harvest timing could enable double-cropping with soybeans or cotton

Upcoming trials comparing soybeans after canola vs. traditional planting

As more growers look for ways to maximize acres and diversify rotations, experiments like this help determine what new crops might fit into existing systems.