Not-so-happy California cows Monday, August 9, 2010 If you're going to film a commercial about happy California cows, do it in California, OK folks?That's the message the California State Assembly sent in late May when it ordered state agencies, commissions and departments to spend promotional funds on California in California.The metaphorical cow dung hit the ventilation fan after the California Milk Advisory Board sent a production crew to New Zealand to make 10 spoof commercials claiming to interview New Zealand cows that were auditioning to become happy California cows. Never mind that it was a California crew that travelled there. According to the Fresno Bee, Democrat Assemblyman Ted Lieu proposed that promotional funds "should be spent in California, to employ California workers, support the economy and provide jobs."The board said it was cheaper to film abroad. (Oops. Wrong answer. Why are California cows more expensive to film? Do they belong to an actor's union or something?) BF A taste of its own medicine for HSUS Cat, 1; consumers, 0
Renew CUSMA? Grain groups say yes—but with changes Wednesday, December 17, 2025 The Canada–United States–Mexico Agreement (CUSMA)—known as USMCA (United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement) in the US and T-MEC (Tratado entre México, Estados Unidos y Canadá) in Mexico—is the trade pact that, on July 1, 2020, replaced NAFTA (North American Free Trade... Read this article online
Plants flip genetic switch to survive sudden cold, study finds Wednesday, December 17, 2025 One things for sure—weather happens. When a sudden cold snap hits a farm, it can destroy seedlings slow growth. It can make the season's growth 'iffy' going forward. But like a ray of sunshine, results from a new study offer farmers hope. Scientists have discovered how plants... Read this article online
CFIA extends BIOPOWER SC claims to young ruminants Wednesday, December 17, 2025 Lallemand Animal Nutrition has announced that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has extended its approved claims for BIOPOWER SC, a viable yeast product (Saccharomyces cerevisiae CNCM I-1077) classified as a gut modifier in Canada. The new approval adds... Read this article online
Equipment Ontario Welcome to Two Trusted Dealers to Network Tuesday, December 16, 2025 Equipment Ontario Incorporated has announced a significant expansion of its dealership network with the addition of two well-established and highly regarded businesses: ESM Farm Equipment Ltd. and Bob Mark Equipment Sales & Rentals. ESM Farm Equipment Ltd., a New Holland Agriculture... Read this article online
PigTek offers new warranties on select products Tuesday, December 16, 2025 Following recent updates to its feed line offering, PigTek of Milford, Indiana, has announced new five-year limited warranties on select products. The company’s anchor bearing, stainless-steel boots, and stainless-steel control units now come with the industry-leading warranties for... Read this article online