Idaho takes an animal activist lesson from Ohio Monday, April 5, 2010 Last month, the Senate in the state of Idaho approved a bill to set up a livestock care standards board. It's a move similar to one made in Ohio (see Short Takes, Better Farming, Dec. 2009) where a board was established with a set number of veterinarians and farm group representatives. The board in Ohio sets standards for animal care and health and environmental standards as well. As in Ohio, the state aimed to set animal welfare laws before the Humane Society of United States (HSUS) got to influence them. The bill must still pass the Idaho House of Representatives. According to a local newspaper, legislators anticipate that the chicken raising industry will grow in Idaho.The HSUS hasn't given up on Ohio. In February, animal activists started gathering signatures to put a referendum on the November ballot that would require the Ohio Livestock Care Standards Board to adopt certain animal treatment practices for veal, pig and layer hen production. The group needs 600,000 signatures. BF A market for camels' milk in the West Behind the Lines - April 2010
Bonnefield joins Canadian Agriculture Investment Coalition Tuesday, February 24, 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
Wilson Farms Sponsors Ontario Four 2026 Tuesday, February 24, 2026 Wilson Farms Grain has been announced as the Supreme Champion Sponsor of the Ontario Four Horse Hitch Series for the 2026 season. This partnership connects one of Eastern Ontario’s leading grainlogisticsenterprises with one of the province’s most respected draft horse competitions. Known... Read this article online
Hog Markets Strengthen Heading Into Late February Monday, February 23, 2026 As hog producers head into the final stretch of February, North American markets showed modest but broad-based strength according to the latest OMAFA report for the week ending February 20, 2026. The data highlights firmer hog prices, stronger futures, and mixed feed costs, offering... Read this article online
New leadership elected as Beef Farmers of Ontario charts priorities for 2026 Monday, February 23, 2026 The Beef Farmers of Ontario (BFO) has announced new leadership following its , with directors electing Jason Leblond of Chisholm as president and Don Badour of Perth as vice president. The election marks the conclusion of Past President Craig McLaughlin’s nine-year term on the... Read this article online
Why farmers built their own renewable energy association Friday, February 20, 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