GMO canola escapes Australian quarantine Wednesday, November 4, 2009 Australia lifted a moratorium on use of genetically modified canola in March, 2008, and already it has escaped from containment in the southern area of the state of New South Wales, the Sydney Morning Herald reports. The Herald quotes farmers as saying they are growing GMO canola "whether we want to or not." They are concerned that their commercial status as GMO-free growers will be compromised after canola matching Monsanto's patented GMO seed was found growing beside a highway and at other locations.The concerns may be for nothing. While Minister of Primary Industries Ian Macdonald said GMO and non-GMO seeds would be separated in 2008, Australia's biggest grain handler Graincorp said in May that the crops would be mixed together. The Commonwealth Office of the Gene Technology Regulator says it is safe for human consumption. BF Climate change will bring more rainstorms, flooding A house made from soybeans debuts at the Royal
Health and Information Fair for migrant workers Thursday, April 10, 2025 On April 13, 2025, the Migrant Worker Community Program is hosting the . The fair focuses on informing migrant workers about the health and social services available to them in the region. Attendees will have access to free medical checkups, legal assistance, mental health support,... Read this article online
Food Banks Canada and Egg Farmers of Canada celebrate 25 years of giving Thursday, April 10, 2025 Egg Farmers of Canada and Food Banks Canada celebrate 25 years of providing food bank clients across the country with access to fresh, nutritious eggs. Now, with food bank visits surpassing two million each month—the highest level of all time—this collaboration has never been more... Read this article online
John Deere collaborates with Dovetail Workwear Tuesday, April 8, 2025 Built by, for, and with women, Dovetail Workwear is teaming with John Deere ( Deere & Company) to develop a collection of apparel and gear specifically designed to address the needs of women in the agricultural industry. The companies said there’s a shared commitment to celebrating... Read this article online
Rural Ontario water needs more monitoring, auditor general report says Tuesday, April 8, 2025 More can be done to ensure water in rural communities is safe, a report from Ontario’s auditor general says. A look into the Ministry of Health (MOH) and the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) and the collective monitoring of non-municipal water systems found the... Read this article online
You know you want it… Friday, April 4, 2025 On April 28, 2025, Aumann Auctions, Inc. is set to auction what is being called the GOAT (greatest of all time) John Deere sign of all time. This recently discovered will be one of the featured highlights of the . See... Read this article online