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
Canada Farm Show Supports Women Farmers Friday, February 27, 2026 Canada’s Farm Show Regina, SK, presented by Bunge, says the show is aligned with the United Nations’ declaration of 2026 as the International Year of the Woman Farmer. The event aims to celebrate the important role women play in agriculture and to encourage stronger leadership, innovation,... Read this article online
Prairie Trade Boost Through Churchill Port Investment Friday, February 27, 2026 The Governments of Canada, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba recently announced that they are investing a combined $262.5 million to strengthen trade infrastructure through the Port of Churchill and the Hudson Bay Railway network. The investment aims to modernize the northern trade corridor... Read this article online
China halts tariffs on some Canadian ag Friday, February 27, 2026 Some Canadian ag products will have tariff-free access to China as of March 1. As of Sunday, China is suspending its 100 per cent tariff on canola meal and peas, as well as the 25 per cent tariffs on lobster and crabs, until the end of the year, Reuters reported Friday citing a statement... Read this article online
Energy-Free Miraco MiraFount Waterers for Cattle Friday, February 27, 2026 The Miraco MiraFount 1-Hole Energy-Free Roll-Away Ball Watering Trough is designed to provide clean, reliable water for livestock in all seasons without the need for electricity. Built for durability and efficiency, this insulated waterer helps prevent freezing during winter while... Read this article online
Health Canada opens consultations on drone pesticide applications Thursday, February 26, 2026 Health Canada is asking Canadians to weigh in on the topic of drone pesticide applications. Canada does allow a small number of products to be applied via drone. These include VectoBac 200G, a biological larvicide, and Garlon XRT, which controls woody plants and broadleaf weeds in... Read this article online