Alaskans at odds over food safety Wednesday, May 2, 2012 In Alaska, House Bill 202 "simplifies the sale of food products between two individuals as long as there is no intermediary." A sponsor statement from Republican Representative Tammie Wilson says "a genuine concern for food freedom and food safety generated this legislation."Wilson argues that as Alaska's Department of Environmental Conservation is experiencing federal funding cuts, "the ability to regulate effectively and without partiality across the state is being diminished. Many communities on the road system feel over-regulated. Remote communities are unprotected."But the Daily News-Miner newspaper in Fairbanks says health officials are worried. Not only would produce from farmers' markets be unregulated, so would potentially hazardous seafood, shellfish, poultry, meat and any other processed food.Wilson says regulations are stifling local food production. According to a 2010 report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture on the forming of the Alaska Food Policy Council, over 95 per cent of the food consumed by Alaskans comes from outside the state. BF Georgia's struggling ag sector Sweetness in coffee comes cheap
New MacDon FD2 Plus Draper Header Monday, October 27, 2025 Case IH continues to expand its innovative harvest equipment lineup with the launch of the MacDon FD2 Plus Draper Header, a new series designed to provide farmers with smoother, cleaner, and more efficient harvesting. Available in multiple widths — 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, and even 61... Read this article online
Lots of news from the Ontario Pork Congress Monday, October 27, 2025 The Ontario Pork Congress (OPC) took place on October 20, 2020, 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
Free Tools to Power Up Your Farm’s Digital Life in Canada Wednesday, October 22, 2025 For many Canadian farm families, the internet has become as vital as a tractor or combine. It is how producers manage precision planting, monitor commodity prices, check weather forecasts, pay bills and stay connected with suppliers and customers. However, fast and reliable broadband remains out... Read this article online
Precision Harvesting with HeadSight and TrueSight Tuesday, October 21, 2025 Modern harvesting relies heavily on precision and smart technology, and new systems for head height control and steering are making sure you are not leaving bushels in the field. These innovations ensure efficient crop collection, protect equipment, and reduce operator fatigue during... Read this article online
Remembering Ralph Winfield: Beloved Better Farming Columnist Tuesday, October 21, 2025 Ontario's farming community is mourning the loss of longtime agricultural writerRalph Gordon Winfieldof Glanworth, who passed away peacefully at St. Thomas-Elgin General Hospital on Oct. 17, 2025, at the age of 85. Ralph’s name has been closely tied to Better Farming since 1999. His... Read this article online