Choking on changes to hotdogs Monday, April 5, 2010 Pediatricians in the United States want the federal Food and Drug Administration to require hazard labels on hotdogs. Of 141 choking deaths in 2006, 41 were food-related. Hot dogs wouldn't be the only food to get that label, normally required on toys with small parts. The American Academy of Pediatrics wants to add raw carrots, grapes, apples, hard candies, popcorn, peanuts and marshmallows. Doctors want parents to cut these foods into pieces too small to cause choking and believe that labels would be an extra step to prevent deaths.Redesigning foods has been considered. Janet Riley, president of the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council, says hot dogs would cost more precut, and she isn't sure that consumers would be happy with more crumbly wieners. "Consistency is part of the hot dog's appeal."Riley says about half of hot dog packages sold are already labelled as a possible choking hazard. BP Hog Farmer editor says 'business as usual' Smoke and mirrors on 'free range' in Oz?
Canadian Feedlot Surveillance Program Monitors Antimicrobial Resistance in Cattle Monday, August 10, 2026 Canadian Surveillance Program Tracks Antimicrobial Resistance in Feedlot Cattle Research helps inform responsible antimicrobial stewardship and cattle health management Canada's beef industry continues to strengthen its understanding of antimicrobial use and resistance in feedlot... Read this article online
How Sunflower Growers Can Manage Sclerotinia Disease Monday, August 10, 2026 Sclerotinia Remains a Persistent Challenge for Sunflower Growers andMorgan Cott, Agronomy Extension Specialist – Special Crops, Manitoba Crop Alliance says successful control requires a layered management approach. Sunflower growers across the Prairies continue to face one of the... Read this article online
Prairie Hog Country August/September 2026 edition Monday, August 10, 2026 The most recent edition of Prairie Hog Country was put in the hands of Canada Post Wednesday. Included in this very full edition are the Industry Award winners from Alberta Pork Congress awards banquet, and the Olymel Reach for the Top Award winners. Congratulations to Farm Team winners... Read this article online
1776 Pork Chop Salute to Celebrate America 250 During Iowa State Fair Monday, August 10, 2026 For generations of fairgoers, a visit to the Iowa State Fair has been synonymous with one specific food item: the Pork Chop on a Stick ™. The Iowa Pork Producers Association sells tens of thousands of them each year during the fair. This summer, that tradition will take on an extra... Read this article online
AgView Expands Support for Industry PEDV Elimination Efforts Monday, August 10, 2026 The U.S. pork industry continues to battle porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDV), and the job isn’t finished yet. During development of the National Swine Health Strategy (NSHS), producers identified PEDV elimination as a key industry priority. Reaching that goal requires a clear picture of... Read this article online