Commercial feed is the salmonella culprit Sunday, February 6, 2011 Wonder how salmonella got in your pig barn? The most likely source is commercial feed, according to a paper published in the November 2010 issue of the journal Applied and Environmental Microbiology.Scientists from the College of Veterinary Medicine, Ohio State University, tested feed in bins before it was exposed to the barn, and fecal and environmental samples inside the barn as well. Contaminated feed was found in eight of 36 barns tested. In four of five cases, the time and place of contaminated samples of feed and feces matched.Team leader Wondwossen A. Gebreyes says the feed was mostly likely contaminated by ingredients, but contamination might also have occurred during handling. "Regardless, the findings strongly imply that salmonella can be maintained and easily disseminated in a population of food animals," the paper says."The findings suggest that pork could be a source of human infection. They also strongly question the conventional wisdom that processed feed is not a source of contamination. BP Worldwide hog production shrinks and Smithfield rocks New Zealand clamps down on sow stalls
KipTraq brings real-time data collection to the farm Tuesday, March 31, 2026 In an industry where timing, accuracy, and traceability matter, more producers are turning to digital tools that streamline how information moves from the field to the office. KipTraq is one of those tools—a mobile data‑collection and workflow platform designed to help farms, food... Read this article online
Ont. farmer Tony McQuail reflects on NDP leadership race Tuesday, March 31, 2026 Huron County farmer Tony McQuail is back at Meeting Place Organic Farm in Lucknow after vying to replace Jagmeet Singh as the leader of the federal NDP. “It was a very hopeful and positive experience for me,” he told Farms.com. “I was very pleased with what we were able to bring to the... Read this article online
Livestock Safety Depends on Clean Water Tankers Monday, March 30, 2026 Agricultural experts warn that using inappropriate tankers for hauling water during emergencies can threaten livestock health and survival. During events such as wildfires, floods, and extreme weather, animals often lose access to clean drinking water, forcing farmers to rely on any... Read this article online
Canada’s Farm Show 2026 Drives Global Ag Innovation Monday, March 30, 2026 Canada’s Farm Show 2026, held in Regina, Saskatchewan,earlier in March,successfully brought together farmers, industry leaders, and exhibitors from across Canada and several international markets. The three-day event focused on innovation, collaboration, and growth in the agriculture... Read this article online
Will the USDA Acreage/Stocks Report provide a Market Surprise? Monday, March 30, 2026 On the weekly with Farms.com Risk Management Chief Commodity Strategist Moe Agostino, he shared that the markets moved in unexpected ways during the week of March 23 to 27, as traders closely monitored the upcoming USDA planting intentions and grain stocks reports for potential surprises.... Read this article online