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?
Which Farmer’s Almanac Is Going Out of Print? Friday, November 7, 2025 Many media outlets, including Farms.com,have reported that “the farmer’s almanac” is going out of business (Read: Farmers’ Almanac ceasing operation after 208 years), but it may not be the one you thought they were referring to. “You may have heard that the Farmer’s Almanac, based out... Read this article online
Supreme Court Backs CFIA Ostrich Farm Cull Friday, November 7, 2025 Agency staff began rounding up the birds mid-afternoon on November 6, corralling the ostriches into an enclosure made of hay bales about three to four metres high. The cull order was originally given ten months ago, on December 31, after lab tests confirmed the presence of highly... Read this article online
Saskatchewan Farmer Tyson Ozeroff Photo Wins Lallemand Contest Thursday, November 6, 2025 Lallemand Plant Care is once again supporting rural safety and community spirit through its annual Hometown Roots Contest. The Langham Fire Department in Saskatchewan will receive a $5,000 donation as part of the 2025 program. A local farmer from Langham entered a photo that captured... Read this article online
Ag industry reacts to federal budget Thursday, November 6, 2025 Canadian ag industry groups are providing feedback on Prime Minister Mark Carney’s first federal budget. Here’s what industry organizations are saying. The Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) classifies the budget’s plan as making progress but still leaving gaps for the... Read this article online
Rooted in Resilience -- Women Cultivating the Future of Agriculture Thursday, November 6, 2025 Feeling the weight of a tough year in agriculture? If you’re a woman working in agriculture - whether your boots are in the field or your focus is in the boardroom - you’ve likely felt the weight of a tough year. But here’s the good news: you’re not alone, and your work matters more than... Read this article online