Now it's hunting with drones Friday, June 7, 2013 According to Modern Farmer magazine, based in Hudson, NY, hunters are using drones equipped with thermal imaging cameras to locate wild pigs and shoot them. A story featured Cy Brown and James Palmer, whom it described as "engineers and part-time airplane hobbyists in Louisiana who built what they call the 'dehogiflier.'" Palmer is described as "a crack shot" with a rifle equipped with a night vision scope that picks off the pigs after the drone locates them. The story says that, following some publicity in Time magazine in January, 20 farmers lined up to get the dehogiflier over their fields.It's cheaper than a helicopter at $1,000 an hour and the drone camera can see a pig through a vegetative canopy where a helicopter can't. This development suggests that the war against wild pigs has escalated. Farmers hate them because pigs tear up soybean, corn and rice crops virtually unchecked throughout the growing season. "Pig hunting is a free-for-all in Louisiana," the story goes on to say.Modern Farmer, which first published this year, bills itself as existing for the people who "make connections between what we eat, how we live, and the planet." BP Iowa ends 10-year lawsuit 'Ag gag' law passes in another U.S. state
Canadian Wool Certification Program Now Available Nationwide Friday, August 1, 2025 The Canadian Wool Collective has introduced a national certification program to help consumers – including fellow farmers -- easily identify Canadian wool and wool-based products. This initiative aims to promote local, sustainable, and responsibly-produced textiles. The certification... Read this article online
Canada Regains Beef Access to Australia After 20 Years Friday, August 1, 2025 The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has announced a significant achievement with the successful re-opening of market access for Canadian beef and beef products to Australia. This marks the first time since 2003 that Canada’s beef industry can export to Australia, opening up a vital... Read this article online
New Crop Testing Technology Earns Prestigious Award Friday, August 1, 2025 Dr. Chandra Singh, a researcher at Lethbridge Polytechnic, has been honored with the prestigious John Ogilvie Research Innovation Award. This award, presented by the Canadian Society for Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering, recognizes Singh’s significant contributions to agricultural... Read this article online
Scott Hepworth Elected Chair of Grain Growers Friday, August 1, 2025 Grain Growers of Canada (GGC) is excited to announce the election of its new executive, a team of experienced leaders committed to advocating for grain farmers across the nation. Scott Hepworth, a grain farmer from Assiniboia, Saskatchewan, and Director with the Saskatchewan Wheat... Read this article online
Do you have a grain bin that needs repair? Friday, August 1, 2025 Maintaining grain bins in optimal condition is a constant challenge for farmers. However, with the cool tools InstaGRIP Tile and GlassSTEEL, this task becomes significantly easier and more efficient. These cutting-edge solutions offer quick and durable repairs, ensuring your grain bins... Read this article online