CFIA slow off the mark Monday, October 3, 2011 The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) watched for a long time before it took Transport Eugène Nadeau Inc. to court for abusing animals it trucked and violating the Health of Animals Regulations. The Sainte-Marguerite, Que. company pleaded guilty in January of this year to seven counts of breaking those regulations between May 9, 2007 and Oct. 23, 2008. The offenses occurred in Rivière du Loup, Saint-Cyrille-de-Wendover, Saint-Alexandre-de-Kamouraska, Vallée-Jonction and Sainte-Hélène-de-Bagot.According to a CFIA news release, on five occasions the company transported via motor vehicle pigs with significant hoof injuries, fractures, abscesses, arthritis or ulcerated hernias. The company was also convicted of loading pigs in such a way as to cause them injury or undue suffering, such as lifting by the tail. The transporting company was fined $35,000.Things move slowly at the CFIA. Remember that the company pleaded guilty in January? The CFIA news release on the conviction was posted on its website Aug. 30. BP How much intramuscular fat should your pigs have? 'This program is no ASRA'
CentreBC election promises Friday, October 16, 2026 Farms.com is continuing its coverage of election promises for farmers leading up to the Oct. 24 provincial election in B.C. This article focuses on CentreBC. If elected to form the next government, Elenore Sturko’s party has plans to support B.C.’s ag sector. “We will set 10-year... Read this article online
Kubota Brings Precision Guidance for Smaller Machines Friday, October 16, 2026 Precision agriculture technology has traditionally been associated with large row-crop tractors and high-horsepower equipment. Kubota is aiming to change that with the launch of WorkSmart Autosteer, a new precision guidance system designed specifically for compact and utility-sized... Read this article online
Davidson Grain Elevator Demolition Causes Power Outage Across Saskatchewan Community Thursday, October 15, 2026 Residents in Davidson, Saskatchewan, and several surrounding communities experienced a power outage after the demolition of a grain elevator resulted in damage to a nearby power line. According to reports from CTV News Regina, the incident occurred on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, when... Read this article online
Champion Award Goes to Cherilyn Jolly Nagel Thursday, October 15, 2026 Farm & Food Care Saskatchewan (FFC SK) has named Cherilyn Jolly-Nagel as the recipient of its 2026 Champion Award, recognizing her long-standing efforts to connect consumers with agriculture and strengthen public trust in farming. The award was presented during a #CelebrateAg luncheon in... Read this article online
anadian Tractor and Combine Sales Fall Sharply in September 2026. What It Says About Farmer Confidence Thursday, October 15, 2026 Canadian farmers appear to be taking a measured approach to equipment purchases in 2026, as new machinery sales continued to weaken through September. According to the latest monthly "Flash Report" from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), total tractor sales in Canada... Read this article online