PETA joins the chicken truck critics Tuesday, February 3, 2009 Criticize the American chicken industry and People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) is quick to jump on the bandwagon. And jump on is exactly what the animal rights organization did when scientists at John Hopkins University asserted that chicken trucks can spread disease. (See "Who's playing chicken here?," Short Takes, Better Farming, January 2009).PETA suggested that the Maryland Department of Transportation place yellow health hazard signs along roads used by chicken haulers and on the trucks themselves. And then PETA made the following pronouncement: "Most people have heard that the chicken in the freezer case is teeming with bacteria, but now it appears that even driving behind a chicken truck can be hazardous to your health."A PETA press release quotes vice-president Bruce Friedrich as saying: "The best way to keep your family safe is to stop eating chickens and the signs will serve as useful reminders that chicken these days can be dangerous." BF British and Brazilian wheat feeds American pigs Retail pricing increases 'exaggerated'
Plants flip genetic switch to survive sudden cold, study finds Tuesday, January 6, 2026 One things for sure—weather happens. When a sudden cold snap hits a farm, it can destroy seedlings slow growth. It can make the season's growth 'iffy' going forward. But like a ray of sunshine, results from a new study offer farmers hope. Scientists have discovered how plants... Read this article online
Swine Health Ontario confirms first PED case of 2026 Tuesday, January 6, 2026 Ontario has its first case of porcine epidemic diarrhea (PED) in 2026. A finisher barn in Perth County is dealing with the disease as of Jan. 2, Swine Health Ontario says. In total, Ontario has 23 active instances of PED dating back to January 2025. Seven are in Perth County,... Read this article online
Bushel Plus unveils modular X9 Split Frame MAD Concaves for John Deere X9 combines Tuesday, January 6, 2026 Bushel Plus Ltd. has introduced a major update to its MAD Concave lineup with the launch of the X9 Split Frame MAD Concaves, a modular system engineered specifically for John Deere X9 Series combines. Bushel Plus is a global leader in harvest optimization technology, dedicated to helping... Read this article online
PigTek offers new warranties on select products Monday, January 5, 2026 Following recent updates to its feed line offering, PigTek of Milford, Indiana, has announced new five-year limited warranties on select products. The company’s anchor bearing, stainless-steel boots, and stainless-steel control units now come with the industry-leading warranties for... Read this article online
Ontario Farmers -- Share Your 2026 Planting Plans and Win Big! Monday, January 5, 2026 Would you like an early look at what Ontario farmers will plant in 2026 and how the acreage mix might shape up? Farms.com Risk Management is inviting farmers across Ontario to participate in the Annual Ontario Planting Intentions Survey—a quick and easy way to share your plans and gain... Read this article online