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?
CANXPORT Opens at Prince Rupert, Boosting Canadian Grain and Ag Exports Friday, August 28, 2026 Yesterdaymarked the grand opening of the CANXPORT facility at the Port of Prince Rupert, unveiling a significant new piece of trade infrastructure that is expected to benefit agricultural exporters across Western Canada. The facility, formerly known as the Ridley Island Export... Read this article online
The Alberta Federation of Agriculture warns producers could face higher expenses during harvest Friday, August 28, 2026 Canadian farmers are bracing for another round of financial pressure as escalating trade tensions between Canada and the United States begin to affect agricultural supply chains. The Alberta Federation of Agriculture (AFA) is warning that while Canada has every right to respond to... Read this article online
AFA Calls for National Agriculture Strategy as Weather and Trade Risks Grow Friday, August 28, 2026 While recent trade tensions are drawing national attention, agricultural leaders say another story deserves equal focus: the need for a long-term strategy that helps Canadian agriculture remain competitive in an increasingly uncertain world. The Alberta Federation of Agriculture (AFA)... Read this article online
Alberta Boosts Aid for Weather Hit Producers Friday, August 28, 2026 Farmers across Alberta are receiving additional support after extreme moisture created difficult growing conditions during the 2026 season. The Governments of Alberta and Canada have introduced changes to the AgriStability program to help producers manage financial risks caused by... Read this article online
CAAIN receives $50 million from Ottawa Thursday, August 27, 2026 The federal government is investing in Canadian agriculture through technological innovation. Ottawa is providing the Canadian Agri-Food Automation and Intelligence Network (CAAIN) with $50 million to support its work of funding innovative projects in ag, Industry Minister Mélanie... Read this article online