Not the ideal hiding place Thursday, June 10, 2010 Indiana police thought a drug suspect they were chasing in April in rural Noble County had gotten clean away, until a sharp-eyed officer spotted him neck deep in a manure tank beneath the floor of an outbuilding.According to Associated Press reports, police believe the man had been hiding in liquid pig manure – and dog feces – for more than an hour before he was rescued . . . er . . . arrested.The suspect had missed scheduled court appearances in a neighbouring county in February and March on charges related to methamphetamines. He was treated in hospital for hypothermia before being taken to jail, but only after being shocked twice with a stun gun.The effects of taking meth may have something to do with that. Or maybe he got downwind of himself and didn't like it. BP Cover Story: OSHAB database one step towards a comprehensive PRRS elimination strategy Bacon a must for foster children?
New Holland Marks 50 Years of Twin Rotor Innovation Friday, October 10, 2025 New Holland is celebrating 50 years of leadership in twin rotor harvesting technology, a milestone that began with the introduction of the TR70 combine in 1975. This machine transformed agriculture by bringing the world the concept of twin rotor threshing and... Read this article online
Millions of Acre Challenge Launched to Empower Canadian Farmers Thursday, October 9, 2025 At the 2025 Food Leadership Summit, the Canadian Alliance for Net-Zero Agri-food (CANZA) introduced the Million Acre Challenge, an ambitious initiative aimed at expanding regenerative agriculture practices across Canada. Supported by a $7 million catalytic investment from the Weston... Read this article online
FCC Reports Trade Pressures on Canadian Food Sector Thursday, October 9, 2025 The Canadian food and beverage manufacturing sector has experienced slower-than-expected growth in the first half of 2025, with sales and profit margins under pressure due to a challenging trade and economic environment. According to Farm Credit Canada’s (FCC) Food and Beverage Report... Read this article online
Canada Post strike affecting Harvest Sample Program Thursday, October 9, 2025 The ongoing Canada Post strike is affecting farmers’ abilities to send harvest samples to the Canadian Grain Commission. Growers participating in the voluntary Harvest Sample Program, which provides free unofficial grade and quality results, will have to make other arrangements. On its... Read this article online
Gleaner T Series Combine Updates Thursday, October 9, 2025 Gleaner continues to advance harvest technology with its new T Series combine, delivering major improvements in power, reliability, and ease of operation. Designed with the farmer in mind, the T Series focuses on performance, accessibility, and cutting-edge precision tools for... Read this article online