Fighting for gestation stalls against HSUS Sunday, June 7, 2015 As more companies turn to gestation-stall free pork, one former investigator from the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) is speaking up against the practice, Pork Network reports.Working with HumaneWatch.org, part of the Center for Consumer Freedom, a former undercover investigator for HSUS has made a video supporting the use of gestation stalls. In it, the investigator, who remained anonymous to prevent backlash from the HSUS, talks about how the pregnant sows would fight and injure each other if they weren't in stalls. He also said that HSUS was pushing to ban gestation crates "because of what it would do to the pig farming industry." He added that "objectively, HSUS should be for gestation crates if they're honestly, truly for animal welfare."More videos have come forward, including one released on April 20 showing the former investigator explaining how HSUS training demonizes farmers before the "investigator" visits farms, and also how investigators are told how to characterize the scene of a young animal learning to walk and stumbling as the result of being "malnourished or kept in hobbles the whole time." The five minute long video is available at www.youtube.com/watch?v=pmXoYF36uAg. BP U.S. pork industry's common audit now a reality for the nation's 59,000 swine producers Runaway pig goes for a burger
KipTraq brings real-time data collection to the farm Tuesday, March 31, 2026 In an industry where timing, accuracy, and traceability matter, more producers are turning to digital tools that streamline how information moves from the field to the office. KipTraq is one of those tools—a mobile data‑collection and workflow platform designed to help farms, food... Read this article online
Ont. farmer Tony McQuail reflects on NDP leadership race Tuesday, March 31, 2026 Huron County farmer Tony McQuail is back at Meeting Place Organic Farm in Lucknow after vying to replace Jagmeet Singh as the leader of the federal NDP. “It was a very hopeful and positive experience for me,” he told Farms.com. “I was very pleased with what we were able to bring to the... Read this article online
Livestock Safety Depends on Clean Water Tankers Monday, March 30, 2026 Agricultural experts warn that using inappropriate tankers for hauling water during emergencies can threaten livestock health and survival. During events such as wildfires, floods, and extreme weather, animals often lose access to clean drinking water, forcing farmers to rely on any... Read this article online
Canada’s Farm Show 2026 Drives Global Ag Innovation Monday, March 30, 2026 Canada’s Farm Show 2026, held in Regina, Saskatchewan,earlier in March,successfully brought together farmers, industry leaders, and exhibitors from across Canada and several international markets. The three-day event focused on innovation, collaboration, and growth in the agriculture... Read this article online
Will the USDA Acreage/Stocks Report provide a Market Surprise? Monday, March 30, 2026 On the weekly with Farms.com Risk Management Chief Commodity Strategist Moe Agostino, he shared that the markets moved in unexpected ways during the week of March 23 to 27, as traders closely monitored the upcoming USDA planting intentions and grain stocks reports for potential surprises.... Read this article online