Not the ideal hiding place Thursday, June 10, 2010 Indiana police thought a drug suspect they were chasing in April in rural Noble County had gotten clean away, until a sharp-eyed officer spotted him neck deep in a manure tank beneath the floor of an outbuilding.According to Associated Press reports, police believe the man had been hiding in liquid pig manure – and dog feces – for more than an hour before he was rescued . . . er . . . arrested.The suspect had missed scheduled court appearances in a neighbouring county in February and March on charges related to methamphetamines. He was treated in hospital for hypothermia before being taken to jail, but only after being shocked twice with a stun gun.The effects of taking meth may have something to do with that. Or maybe he got downwind of himself and didn't like it. BP Cover Story: OSHAB database one step towards a comprehensive PRRS elimination strategy Bacon a must for foster children?
Tri-National Agricultural Accord Strengthens Food Security and Trade Wednesday, October 29, 2025 Agricultural leaders from the United States, Canada, and Mexico convened for the 34th annual Tri-National Agricultural Accord, issuing a joint communiqué that underscores the critical role of states and provinces in safeguarding food security and enhancing North American trade. Led by... Read this article online
RCMP investigating cattle poaching Wednesday, October 29, 2025 RCMP in British Columbia are investigating multiple incidents of cattle poaching. On the weekend of Sept. 26, police received calls of cattle poaching in Merritt, along Brookmere Road, and in Quesnel and Hixon. All of these incidents occurred on Crown land. “I can advise that the... Read this article online
New Path for Canada Mexico Farm Trade Tuesday, October 28, 2025 Canada’s Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Heath MacDonald, joined Mexican officials and private sector representatives for “Mexico-Canada Agribusiness Dialogue,” aimed at strengthening collaboration and commercial ties between the two nations. The dialogue was organized by the... Read this article online
Market Trends and Trade Talks Shaping Farm Decisions Tuesday, October 28, 2025 The past week was marked by political headlines, trade speculation, and shifting commodity markets. On the weekly Chief Commodity Strategist Moe Agostino and Commodity Strategist Abhinesh Gopal discussed the key market drivers influencing agriculture during the week of October 20 to 24,... Read this article online
Ag in the House: Oct. 20 – 24 Tuesday, October 28, 2025 MPs brought up ag and related issues multiple times during last week’s question period. On Oct. 20, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre asked if the Liberals would remove four taxes to make food more affordable for Canadians. “They now have four inflationary taxes that apply to... Read this article online