Bacon a must for foster children? Thursday, June 10, 2010 Apparently, bacon in the home is something that no foster child should be without. That's the message Tashima Crudup says she got when the Maryland mother of five, and a practising Muslim, was told she wasn't suitable as a foster parent by a private company that screens potential foster parents for the state. She had already completed many hours of training.The American Civil Liberties Union claims bias against Muslims. A complaint was filed with the Baltimore Community Relations Commission. The state government is also looking into it.Community Family Services, a private company which screens foster parent candidates for the state, says the issue was about flexibility and stated Crudup was adamant that there would be no pork products in the house she shares with her husband and five children. But the foster kids would be allowed to eat pork elsewhere. BP Not the ideal hiding place Smithfield hit by higher hog prices
Mexico Canada Trade Mission B2B Meetings 2026 Monday, April 13, 2026 The Government of Mexico is organizing an upcoming international trade mission aimed at strengthening business ties between Mexico and Canada. The delegation will include Mexican companies seeking Canadian partners for cooperation, investment, sourcing, and market expansion... Read this article online
Agriculture Commodities Caught Between War and Weather Monday, April 13, 2026 The weekly with Farms.com Risk Management Chief Commodity Strategist Moe Agostino. This week’s podcast “” reviewed how several factors sharply impacted the markets during the week of April 6 to 11, factors such as ongoing global geo-political uncertainty, weather-related stress, and mixed... Read this article online
Canadian Cattle Association has beef with Mercosur trade deal Monday, April 13, 2026 The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) is against the federal government entering into a trade deal with South American countries that could jeopardize Canada’s domestic livestock industry. The Canadian government is currently engaged in trade talks with Mercosur, a bloc of five South... Read this article online
LOCKWOOD® Teams Up with PGS for Potato Gear Friday, April 10, 2026 LOCKWOOD®has announced a new partnership with PGS Equipment, Ltd., making the company its official dealer for potato equipment in Alberta and nearby areas. This agreement will cover the sale of equipment, along with parts and service support for farmers. PGS Equipment is based in Taber... Read this article online
Canada Invests in Clean Farm Friday, April 10, 2026 Canada is taking important steps to build a greener and more sustainable agriculture sector. The government has announced an investment of up to $1,236,310 to support innovative technology that can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve farming practices. This funding is being... Read this article online