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
Leif Carlson Appointed VP at Cereals Canada Friday, February 6, 2026 Cereals Canada announced the appointment of Leif Carlson as Vice President, Markets and Trade, effectiveimmediately. In this role, heis responsible forleading efforts to expand and protect global market opportunities for Canada’s cereal crops. The position playsan important rolein supporting... Read this article online
Canadian Grain and Pork Sectors Join Others in Sound Alarm Over AAFC Research Cuts Friday, February 6, 2026 The Grain Growers of Canada (CGC), the Canadian Pork Council (CPC), and Swine Innovation Porc (SIP) are expressing serious concern following recently announced staff reductions and facility closures or consolidations within Agriculture and Agri‑Food Canada (AAFC). The groups warn that... Read this article online
Conservatives back Poilievre in leadership review Friday, February 6, 2026 The Conservative Party of Canada is Pierre Poilievre’s to lead into the next election. Party delegates voted 87.4 per cent in favour of keeping Poilievre on as leader during the 2026 Conservative Convention in Calgary, Alta. Under the party’s constitution, a leadership review is... Read this article online
New cereals seed treatment from Syngenta Thursday, February 5, 2026 Syngenta is bringing a cereals seed treatment to market offering two kinds of activity on wireworms in Canada. Equento Cereals has six active ingredients, including a new Group 30 insecticide. “We’re launching a new ingredient called PLINAZOLIN,” Justin Bouvier, product lead for... Read this article online
Ontario maple producers to kick off 2026 syrup season with First Tapping Ceremony Thursday, February 5, 2026 The start of Ontario’s maple syrup season will be officially welcomed next month as the Grey Bruce and District Maple Syrup Producers prepare to host their annual in Grey Highlands on February 8, 2026. The event marks the symbolic launch of the new maple season, when producers,... Read this article online