Need to destroy private data? Maybe don't rely on chickens Saturday, January 9, 2016 According to CyberLex, a newsletter which comments on data security, the Spruce Manor Special Care Home in Saskatchewan ran afoul of the Saskatchewan Information and Privacy (SIP) Commissioner after choosing a chicken farm to dispose of their clients' personal information.In Saskatchewan, the Health Information Protection Act requires that organizations handling personal health information dispose of it in a way that protects patient privacy. According to the Winnipeg Free Press, Spruce Manor's choice of disposal method prompted an investigation lead by SIP Commissioner Ronald Kruzeniski who – in a not-very-surprising move – recommended in his final report that Spruce Manor not use a chicken farm to destroy records. He also added: "I find using a chicken farm to destroy records unacceptable."Some people prefer to use shredded paper as bedding in chicken coops but, when disposing of private documents, CyberLex recommends that you don't leave things to chance: either destroy it yourself or hire a professional service. BF Ontario abattoir turns to crowdfunding Chipotle's problems continue
Soybean Cyst Nematode Is in almost every soybean producing state and province Wednesday, April 29, 2026 Understanding Detection, Prevention, and Management of Soybeans’ Most Costly Pest Soybean cyst nematode (SCN), , remains the most damaging pathogen affecting soybeans in North America, costing U.S. farmers more than one billion dollars in lost yield annually. Updated national surveys... Read this article online
Farmland Rents Lag Land Values Wednesday, April 29, 2026 Farm Credit Canada (FCC) has released a new economic analysis highlighting a growing gap between farmland values and rental rates across the country, a trend that will likelyreshapeexpansion decisions for Canadian producers. According to the analysis, Canada’s average farmland... Read this article online
Ontario Funds for New Grain Innovation Projects Wednesday, April 29, 2026 Grain Farmers of Ontario has announced the successful applicants for its 2026 Grains Innovation Fund. The fund supports projects that increase the use, value, and demand for grains grown across Ontario. These efforts help build stronger domestic markets while encouraging innovation in... Read this article online
Drone Seeding Offers Hope for Ontario Wheat Farmers Wednesday, April 29, 2026 Farmers in parts of Ontario often struggle to plant winter wheat at the right time. The ideal planting period usually comes before soybeans are harvested, which can delay wheat seeding and reduce yields. This timing conflict makes it difficult for farmers tomaintainproper crop rotation and... Read this article online
Colouring a Safer Future for Farm Kids Tuesday, April 28, 2026 Teaching children about farm safety is an essential part of protecting the future of Canadian agriculture. With that goal in mind, the Canadian Agricultural Safety Association (CASA) has launched the Kids FarmSafe Colouring Contest, a creative initiative designed to help young people learn... Read this article online