Coping with the wild boar invasion Monday, August 5, 2013 There's a place where pork producers and the Humane Society of the United States can agree. Wild pigs have no place in New York State.According to the Wall Street Journal in June, the Humane Society was urging New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo to sign legislation making it illegal to import, possess, sell or release invasive wild pigs in the state. Not that they aren't already there. They are also known as Eurasian boars, notorious for escaping their fenced enclosures and establishing breeding populations throughout the state. A minimum of a $500 fine would be imposed for breaking the law.Brian Shapiro, New York state director for the Humane Society, is quoted as saying in a press release: "For too long, these invasive species have been escaping fenced enclosures and wreaking havoc on our environment. We are grateful to our sponsors and the legislature for recognizing the importance of protecting our native wildlife and livestock and strongly urge Governor Cuomo to sign this critical legislation right away."Earlier in June, the society applauded Vermont governor Peter Shumlin for stopping captive hunts of wild boars in that state. BP Tighter rules may be on the way for castration A Chinese takeover of Smithfields?
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