The homey smell of Bavaria Friday, May 6, 2011 Europeans looking for a special gift from Germany for their family or friends can buy Countryside Air To Go!It's a recloseable can that smells like cows, hay, bedding and . . . er . . . "muck," according to a translation from the original German. The English version of the website says a can might be a good gift for people who have "migrated to the city" and are missing a certain rural essence from their past life. The online advertisement reads: "The box is recloseable. Therefore, you're able to enjoy the original countryside air a few times." Hmm. Livestock farmers' neighbours in Canada often complain about the smell. And they are getting it for free. What gives? Is that odour better because it's Bavarian? Or maybe because it comes with a lid? BF Canola ahead of wheat in receipts Chicken wing profits linked to Super Bowl
Updates to Case IH RB566 Round Baler Friday, November 7, 2025 The Case IH RB566 round baler has been redesigned with a strong focus on serviceability, dependability, and efficiency, offering farmers a more advanced and reliable baling experience. According to Brian Williams, livestock product specialist with Case IH, the latest improvements... Read this article online
Supreme Court Backs CFIA Ostrich Farm Cull Friday, November 7, 2025 Agency staff began rounding up the birds mid-afternoon on November 6, corralling the ostriches into an enclosure made of hay bales about three to four metres high. The cull order was originally given ten months ago, on December 31, after lab tests confirmed the presence of highly... Read this article online
Demco-Welker Farms Collab Delivers Big Buddy Thursday, November 6, 2025 Demco recently introduced the Big Buddy grain cart, a product of collaboration with Big Equipment, the makers of Big Bud tractors, Titan Tires, and the well-known Montana-based Welker Farms. The project began when the Welker family decided to rebuild and modify their iconic Big Bud... Read this article online
Lots of news from the Ontario Pork Congress Thursday, November 6, 2025 The Ontario Pork Congress (OPC) took place on October 20, 2025, at the Arden Park Hotel in Stratford, Ontario, with over 50 attendees. At the event, Arnold Drung, President of Conestoga Meats, was honoured with the . Drung has been a dedicated supporter of the OPC for over 23... Read this article online
Rooted in Resilience -- Women Cultivating the Future of Agriculture Thursday, November 6, 2025 Feeling the weight of a tough year in agriculture? If you’re a woman working in agriculture - whether your boots are in the field or your focus is in the boardroom - you’ve likely felt the weight of a tough year. But here’s the good news: you’re not alone, and your work matters more than... Read this article online