New centre will study agriculture's impact on human health Monday, October 6, 2014 The Center for Health Impacts of Agriculture, run by Michigan State University (MSU), will address global health concerns with agriculture, including the impact of agricultural development on increased cases of malaria in Malawi and the implications on human and animal health of antimicrobial resistance in humans, animals and plants.MSU's website calls the centre the first of its kind and describes the venture as a collaboration between MSU's "renowned" agriculture research and its three colleges of medicine: the College of Veterinary Medicine, the College of Osteopathic Medicine and the College of Human Medicine.Prof. Felicia Wu, who will be leading the centre, says, "The world's population is expected to reach nine billion by the year 2050, creating drastically increased demands on agriculture and food production around the world . . . We need an integrated approach that will feed the population while maintaining health." BF Weed seed destructor to be tested in Alberta Repeat lapses during GM trials at Central Experimental Farm
Updates to Case IH RB566 Round Baler Friday, November 7, 2025 The Case IH RB566 round baler has been redesigned with a strong focus on serviceability, dependability, and efficiency, offering farmers a more advanced and reliable baling experience. According to Brian Williams, livestock product specialist with Case IH, the latest improvements... Read this article online
Supreme Court Backs CFIA Ostrich Farm Cull Friday, November 7, 2025 Agency staff began rounding up the birds mid-afternoon on November 6, corralling the ostriches into an enclosure made of hay bales about three to four metres high. The cull order was originally given ten months ago, on December 31, after lab tests confirmed the presence of highly... Read this article online
Demco-Welker Farms Collab Delivers Big Buddy Thursday, November 6, 2025 Demco recently introduced the Big Buddy grain cart, a product of collaboration with Big Equipment, the makers of Big Bud tractors, Titan Tires, and the well-known Montana-based Welker Farms. The project began when the Welker family decided to rebuild and modify their iconic Big Bud... Read this article online
Lots of news from the Ontario Pork Congress Thursday, November 6, 2025 The Ontario Pork Congress (OPC) took place on October 20, 2025, at the Arden Park Hotel in Stratford, Ontario, with over 50 attendees. At the event, Arnold Drung, President of Conestoga Meats, was honoured with the . Drung has been a dedicated supporter of the OPC for over 23... Read this article online
Rooted in Resilience -- Women Cultivating the Future of Agriculture Thursday, November 6, 2025 Feeling the weight of a tough year in agriculture? If you’re a woman working in agriculture - whether your boots are in the field or your focus is in the boardroom - you’ve likely felt the weight of a tough year. But here’s the good news: you’re not alone, and your work matters more than... Read this article online