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?
Alta. farmer helping raise money for Alberta Children’s Hospital Friday, December 5, 2025 An Alberta dairy farmer is sharing her family’s story this holiday season to raise money for the Alberta Children’s Hospital. Crystal Olive, a second-generation producer from Silver Top Dairy near Fort Macleod, Alta., visits the hospital every few months with her 15-year-old son... Read this article online
Ukraine-Russian Peace Deal Impact on Grain, Fertilizer and Energy Markets Friday, December 5, 2025 Earlier this week it was looking hopeful that a peace framework — backed by the United States — would end the four-year war between Ukraine and Russia. While it is certainly looking less hopeful now, there could still be some cards to play to get a deal. If a deal is struck, what... Read this article online
Farmers help fuel Santa on Christmas Eve Friday, December 5, 2025 Work is ramping up at the North Pole as Santa gets ready for his global voyage on Christmas Eve. Like farmers, Santa uses maps, weather data, and the help of an overall support system to optimize his operations on Dec. 24. And like farmers, Santa needs fuel to get himself through the... Read this article online
AgSphere Fuels Progress in Canadian Farm Sector Friday, December 5, 2025 A major investment is helping advance agriculture innovation in Canada through the creation ofAgSphere, a new national hub that connects agriculture,technologyand food. Supported by up to $2.75 million from the Opportunity Calgary Investment Fund over five years,AgSphereaims to strengthen... Read this article online
Lethbridge Polytechnic Ranks Among Top Canadian Research Colleges Friday, December 5, 2025 Lethbridge Polytechnic has strengthened its national reputationnowrankingninth among Canada’s top 50 research colleges, according to a new report released by ResearchInfosourceInc. The institution has climbed steadily over the past three years, moving from 11th in 2023 to 10th in 2024, and... Read this article online