Hot dogs on the hot seat Monday, October 5, 2009 A branch of Washington-based Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine is suing in a New Jersey court to compel wiener makers to put a cancer warning on packages of hotdogs. The Cancer Project is seeking class action status, meaning that lawyers will take part of the proceeds of a successful suit as their fees. Most famous of the brands on trial is Oscar Mayer. The suggested label would read: "Warning: Consuming hot dogs and other processed meats increases the risk of cancer."Critics say the science is more complicated than the Physicians Committee, which is often linked to animal rights activism, makes out. American Meat Institute president J. Patrick Boyle says the Physicians Committee website is more toxic than are the hotdogs. So just who is the wiener here? BF Legislators learn it doesn't pay to tax gassy cows Modular loading favoured for Ontario chicken farms
Growing Home with BASF Opens 2026 Nominations Monday, February 16, 2026 After strong community engagement in 2025, BASF Agricultural Solutions Canada is inviting Canadians to take part once again as nominations open for the 2026 Growing Home with BASF program. Now entering its fourth year, the initiative continues to support organizations that play an... Read this article online
OPP Wrangle Runaway Horses Monday, February 16, 2026 Earlier this month, Lambton County residents saw a bit of unexpected horsepower trotting through Enniskillen Township—minus the engine. According to OPP West Region, officers were called out to rescue a loose horse that had taken itself on a brisk winter outing. Under the... Read this article online
Bonnefield joins Canadian Agriculture Investment Coalition Wednesday, February 11, 2026 Bonnefield Financial Inc. announced its participation in a new investment coalition focused on strengthening Canada’s agriculture and food industry. The coalition, brought together by Farm Credit Canada, includes more than 20 investment organizations. Together, they are prepared to invest... Read this article online
Looking for a heritage machine Tuesday, February 10, 2026 A Brantford, Ontario area heritage organization—the Canadian Industrial Heritage Centre (CIHC)—is putting out a call to the Canadian agricultural community in hopes of locating a rare piece of machinery that helped transform grain harvesting around the world. The CIHC is preparing... Read this article online
Why farmers built their own renewable energy association Tuesday, February 10, 2026 When renewable energy developers come knocking on rural doors, farmers often find themselves staring at 40-page leases, unfamiliar terminology, and long-term commitments that could shape their land for decades. For many, the opportunity is exciting and enticing—but also... Read this article online