Not the ideal hiding place Thursday, June 10, 2010 Indiana police thought a drug suspect they were chasing in April in rural Noble County had gotten clean away, until a sharp-eyed officer spotted him neck deep in a manure tank beneath the floor of an outbuilding.According to Associated Press reports, police believe the man had been hiding in liquid pig manure – and dog feces – for more than an hour before he was rescued . . . er . . . arrested.The suspect had missed scheduled court appearances in a neighbouring county in February and March on charges related to methamphetamines. He was treated in hospital for hypothermia before being taken to jail, but only after being shocked twice with a stun gun.The effects of taking meth may have something to do with that. Or maybe he got downwind of himself and didn't like it. BP Cover Story: OSHAB database one step towards a comprehensive PRRS elimination strategy Bacon a must for foster children?
AED Calls for Stronger Canada-U.S. Trade Relations Friday, November 6, 2026 With the US mid-term elections now complete, the Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) is urging the Government of Canada to prioritize free and fair trade with the United States as part of the ongoing review of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) and renewed trade... Read this article online
Equipment Industry Webinar Will Address Skilled Technician Gap Friday, November 6, 2026 Equipment industry leaders will discuss the financial and operational impact of technician shortages during a live webinar scheduled for Wednesday, November 18, 2026, at 1 p.m. PST (4 p.m. EST). The 60-minute session will include a live question-and-answer period. Research conducted... Read this article online
Canada and China extend Preliminary Joint Agreement until 2028 Friday, November 6, 2026 An extension of an agreement between Canada and China will support Canadian agriculture. On Nov. 4, the two countries announced an extension of the Preliminary Joint Agreement until the end of 2028. The agreement, originally signed in January, would’ve expired at the end of... Read this article online
Budget 2026 Expands Farm Tax Rollover to Nieces and Nephews Friday, November 6, 2026 Canadian farm families could soon have more options for transferring farms to the next generation after the federal government proposed a significant expansion of Canada's intergenerational farm property rollover. Budget 2026 proposes allowing qualifying farm property to be... Read this article online
Is it possible for farmers to produce fertilizer on their own farms, as they need it? Friday, November 6, 2026 FuelPositive Corp. has reported progress in preparing its patented FP300 on-farm Green Ammonia production system for demonstration at the Hiebert farm in Sperling, Manitoba. Following an inspection conducted in mid-October, the company is working to complete outstanding installation... Read this article online