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?
Bill to recognize national livestock brand to be reintroduced Tuesday, June 3, 2025 A bill to recognize a national livestock brand will soon make its way into the House of Commons. The bill “aims to acknowledge and promote the role farmers, ranchers and the whole of the agriculture and animal husbandry sector plus so much of our history like pioneers, indigenous peoples,... Read this article online
Manitoba farmer taking in wildfire evacuees Tuesday, June 3, 2025 A Manitoba farmer is supporting his community in need. Darin Hubscher, owner of Sweet Acres, a strawberry and sweet corn farm in Swan River, Man., has opened a portion of his farm to families escaping the wildfires. “As soon as the evacuations started, my daughter Taniesha suggested we... Read this article online
Removing Chinese tariffs on Cdn. ag are a federal priority Tuesday, June 3, 2025 Having China remove tariffs on Canadian ag and seafood products are among the priorities for the federal government. Following a meeting with the country’s premiers in Saskatoon, Sask., the prime minister’s office released a statement identifying issues all parties are united on. “The... Read this article online
Ontario Promotes Local Food to Boost Economy and Jobs Tuesday, June 3, 2025 Ontario is celebrating Local Food Week from June 2–8, 2025, honoring the people behind the province’s strong and self-sufficient food supply. From farmers and food processors to retailers and restauranteurs, these individuals contribute to the economy and food security. The agriculture... Read this article online
Artificial Intelligence Aiding Operations, But Not Without Concerns Tuesday, June 3, 2025 Artificial intelligence is increasingly being deployed to optimize food production in Canadian greenhouses, offering promising efficiencies in crop management. However, Dr. Rozita Dara, director of Artificial Intelligence for Food (AI4Food) at the University of Guelph, cautions that the... Read this article online