Egg farm looks for a rule book Sunday, February 6, 2011 Egg farm JS West filed a lawsuit against the State of California in December over Proposition 2, which will outlaw battery cages by 2015. JS West isn't challenging the legality of the law, which was passed after a referendum in November 2009. The owners just want the new regulations explained.The problem is that egg producers don't know what they can and cannot build to meet the new law's expectations. JS West has already spent US$3 million on a new "enriched colony housing system" which has been approved by the American Humane Association and is approved under Europe's 2012 standards. But there is no guarantee that the state's laws will accept this system. JS West is ready to spend US$30 million more to upgrade its barns, but it wants to be sure that the changes will be acceptable.The lawsuit is likely to take another year and a half to settle. According to the American Farm Bureau, California is the fifth largest egg producer in the United States with 19 million laying hens producing more than 4.9 billion eggs. BF No consumer backlash expected on GM foods Germans want tougher food labels
Canada and Ontario Invest $12M in Farm Sustainability Program Tuesday, June 16, 2026 The governments of Canada and Ontario are providing an additional $12 million through the Agricultural Stewardship Initiative (ASI) to help farmers invest in technologies and management practices that improve efficiency, lower operating costs, and strengthen the long-term sustainability of... Read this article online
Rappa High-Speed Electric Fencing System Friday, June 12, 2026 Rappa has introduced its vehicle-mounted fencing solution, the Rappa Winder, to the U.S. market, offering a faster and more efficient way to install and retrieve electric fencing. The system reduces fencing time by up to 80 percent, allowing producers to deploy approximately 650... Read this article online
P&H and Picton Terminals officially open new Picton grain facility after months of early operations Wednesday, June 10, 2026 Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited (P&H) and Picton Terminals formally opened their new bulk agricultural marine terminal today, June 10, 2026—an event that marks the public debut of a facility that has already been operating for months. Construction wrapped up in February, with... Read this article online
: Ontario Crops Show Strong Start Despite Weather Challenges Friday, June 5, 2026 Acorrding to the OMAFA fieldcropnews.com, crop conditions across Ontario indicate a generally positive start to the growing season, although dry weather and cool soil temperatures have created uneven growth and management challenges. Corn planting is nearly complete across most... Read this article online
Kudrinkos Store Shines with Farm Focused Award Thursday, June 4, 2026 A grocery store in Ontario, Kudrinko in Westport has been recognized for its strong commitment to promoting locally grown food and supporting farmers. The recognition was presented as part of a well-known provincial awards program that highlights retailers who actively encourage the sale of... Read this article online