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?
USDA Corn Yield in Focus as Markets Brace for November Report Monday, November 9, 2026 U.S. grain markets are heading into a potentially important week, with farmers and traders watching to see whether the U.S. Department of Agriculture changes its surprisingly large October corn yield estimate. The November World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report is... Read this article online
Grain Farmers See Budget Wins, but GGC Says More Action Needed Monday, November 9, 2026 Canadian grain farmers could benefit from new tax measures aimed at encouraging farm investment and making it easier to transfer agricultural property to the next generation, but the industry says Budget 2026 leaves several major challenges unresolved. Grain Growers of Canada (GGC)... Read this article online
Clean Up That Baler Twine and Help an Alberta 4-H Club Win $3,000 Monday, November 9, 2026 Alberta farmers and ranchers have another incentive to clean up used plastic baler twine this winter. Cleanfarms, working with the Agricultural Plastics Recycling Group (APRG), has launched the third edition of the , offering $12,000 in prizes while encouraging producers to recycle... Read this article online
Canada Changes TFW Rules for Rural Employers. What Farmers and the Ag Industry Need to Know Monday, November 9, 2026 Canadian farmers and agri-food employers facing persistent labour shortages could benefit from targeted changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker Programannounced on Friday (November 6) aimed at giving rural businesses greater access to workers where Canadians and permanent residents are not... Read this article online
Ag in the House: Nov. 2 – 6 Monday, November 9, 2026 During question period on Nov. 2, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre asked the government if it would cut taxes to provide farmers and Canadians with relief from high fuel prices. “The Liberal government is out of touch,” he said. “Yes, the farmers in my riding say the single biggest... Read this article online