European farm funnies Friday, April 4, 2014 A French farmer has made his feelings for President François Hollande known by dumping a truck full of horse manure right in front of the French National Assembly. Reuters reports that the poop protester was arrested before he could dump the entire steaming load (it was January) out of his articulated truck, which had a message on the side reading, "Out with Hollande and the whole political class!" In Germany, a lonely farmer advertising for a wife is now so bombarded with offers he "can't get any work done." U.K. tabloid Metro reports that 56-year-old Roland Geiger had a sign outside his farm reading "Farmer without animals is looking for a wife" for a year and a half without any takers. But after the ad was featured in a local newspaper, his phone began ringing off the hook. BF And you thought your area's land values went up? Southern crops come to the Midwest
CFIA Proposes Changes to Expand Interprovincial Meat Movement Friday, July 10, 2026 The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is proposing temporary regulatory changes aimed at improving interprovincial trade of red meat while supporting food security and strengthening Canada's food system. The proposed amendments to the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations would... Read this article online
Lutz Lube Drive Cuts Workplace Strain Friday, July 10, 2026 Lutz Pumpen has introduced a mobile grease pump powered by a cordless screwdriver. Their goal is to help farmers, and others who work regularly with grease pumps to reduce ergonomic strain. Workplace ergonomic strain continues to cost U.S. businesses billions of dollars each year,... Read this article online
Greenfield Global Expands U.S. High-Purity Alcohol Supply Friday, July 10, 2026 Greenfield Global is strengthening its position in the North American high-purity alcohol market through a new long-term agreement with Missouri-based Show Me Ethanol (SME), a move designed to provide customers with enhanced supply security, faster delivery times, and greater protection... Read this article online
Ontario Plowmen's Association Vows to Keep 2027 International Plowing Match in Lambton County on Track Thursday, July 9, 2026 The Ontario Plowmen's Association (OPA) says it remains fully committed to hosting the 2027 International Plowing Match and Rural Expo (IPM) in Lambton County, despite recent reports that the local volunteer committee has withdrawn from the event following unsuccessful negotiations with... Read this article online
Canadian Grain Commission Updates Grain Grading Rules for 2026-27 Crop Year Wednesday, July 8, 2026 The Canadian Grain Commission (CGC) is introducing several important changes to grain grading procedures for the 2026-27 crop year, including updates affecting Canada Western Amber Durum, wheat and red lentils. The revisions, which take effect August 1, were developed following... Read this article online