Seems Temple likes farrowing crates after all Sunday, April 5, 2009 The first Niman Ranch news release about a new certification program launched by Temple Grandin, renowned designer of humane livestock handling facilities, had this to say: "Animals must be given the opportunity to care for, interact with and nurture their young. In the case of swine, farrowing crates are not allowed . . . Pasture and bedding are preferred environments."However, in a statement, a few days later, Grandin said: "I personally approve of farrowing stalls and I think it is very positive that industry is evaluating alternative sow housing and that some producers have already converted to group housing. It would not be practical to house all pigs outside and most conventional pigs will still be housed indoors in the same buildings that now exist."Grandin went on to explain that she was working with California-based Niman Ranch "to make their standards clearer and easier to audit. My seal of approval is verification that they adhere to Niman Ranch standards and have a rigorous auditing program . . . Other companies can also develop a program and seek my approval." BP Behind the Lines - April 2009 Earning a college credit, barbecue style
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Nfld. government making farmland available Tuesday, May 12, 2026 The government of Newfoundland and Labrador is helping grow the province’s agriculture industry through a farmland availability initiative. The government is making about 3,000 acres of Crown farmland available to interested producers. The land is broken up into 14 parcels across the... Read this article online
Tom Green bringing celebrities to his Ont. farm Tuesday, May 12, 2026 A Canadian known for his comedic chops in Hollywood is bringing some friends to his Ontario farm. THE TOM GREEN FARM, starring Tom Green, whose movie credits include Road Trip and Charlie’s Angels, begins airing on May 29 on Crave. The backdrop of the show is Green’s 150-acre farm in... Read this article online
Sask. MLA cites Monette Farms in question period Monday, May 11, 2026 An ag situation playing out publicly in Saskatchewan is one reason a special committee is needed in the province, an NDP MLA said. During question period on May 6, Trent Wotherspoon, the MLA for Regina Mount Royal and the NDP’s deputy ag shadow minister, asked Agriculture Minister David... Read this article online
Mosaic to Cut Fertilizer Production Monday, May 11, 2026 The Mosaic Company has announced it is scaling back fertilizer production, signalling a significant shift in global nutrient markets at a time when farmers are actively managing input costs and supply risk. The decision centres on phosphate fertilizers, with Mosaic withdrawing its 2026... Read this article online