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
Canadian Grain Commission Updates Grain Grading Rules for 2026-27 Crop Year Tuesday, July 14, 2026 The Canadian Grain Commission (CGC) is introducing several important changes to grain grading procedures for the 2026-27 crop year, including updates affecting Canada Western Amber Durum, wheat and red lentils. The revisions, which take effect August 1, were developed following... Read this article online
Snap Beans are the Fastest-Growing Vegetable Crop in Canada? Tuesday, July 14, 2026 Fresh yellow and green bean season is officially underway across Ontario and Quebec, bringing one of Canada's most popular summer vegetables to grocery stores and farmers' markets. Harvest typically begins in July and continues through early fall, with both provinces serving as... Read this article online
Minnesota Wildfires Threaten Agriculture as Governor Walz Mobilizes National Guard Monday, July 13, 2026 Farmers across Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Ontario and Manitoba are closely monitoring a growing wildfire situation in northern Minnesota after Governor Tim Walz declared a peacetime emergency and mobilized the Minnesota National Guard to assist firefighting efforts. The decision... Read this article online
Gordie Howe International Bridge Could Boost Canadian Agriculture Through Faster Trade and Lower Costs Monday, July 13, 2026 The upcoming opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge between Windsor, Ont., and Detroit, Mich., could provide significant long-term benefits for Canada's agriculture and agri-food sectors. As announced last week, it is scheduled to open on July 27, 2026. The six-lane... Read this article online
Ontario Cherries are Ready to Eat Monday, July 13, 2026 Ontario Cherry Season Begins Across Key Fruit-Growing Regions Ontario's cherry season is officially underway, bringing one of the province's mostanticipatedsummer fruits to farm markets, grocery stores, and roadside stands. Harvest activity typically begins in July and continues through... Read this article online