Bacon a must for foster children? Thursday, June 10, 2010 Apparently, bacon in the home is something that no foster child should be without. That's the message Tashima Crudup says she got when the Maryland mother of five, and a practising Muslim, was told she wasn't suitable as a foster parent by a private company that screens potential foster parents for the state. She had already completed many hours of training.The American Civil Liberties Union claims bias against Muslims. A complaint was filed with the Baltimore Community Relations Commission. The state government is also looking into it.Community Family Services, a private company which screens foster parent candidates for the state, says the issue was about flexibility and stated Crudup was adamant that there would be no pork products in the house she shares with her husband and five children. But the foster kids would be allowed to eat pork elsewhere. BP Not the ideal hiding place Smithfield hit by higher hog prices
Canada’s Farm Show and Regina at the Heart of Agriculture Friday, March 7, 2025 By Tim Day, Canada's Farm Show Agricultural shows are critical to the agri-food sector, driving innovation, building community networking and stimulating economic growth. In Saskatchewan, where agriculture is a cornerstone of the economy, Regina’s role as the host city of Canada's... Read this article online
Trump Imposing Tariffs on Canadian Dairy Products Friday, March 7, 2025 President Donald Trump announced to reporters that his administration is imposing tariffs on Canadian dairy products and lumber as early as Friday (March 7, 2025), escalating a growing trade conflict between the two neighboring nations. Speaking from the Oval Office, Trump expressed... Read this article online
China Halts U.S. Soybean Exports Amid Tariffs Thursday, March 6, 2025 China has imposed new tariffs on U.S. agricultural products following the U.S. government’s decision to implement a 10% tariff on all Chinese imports. In retaliation, China introduced a 15% tariff on corn, wheat, cotton, and chicken, along with an additional 10% tariff on soybeans, pork,... Read this article online
Financial and Consumer Affairs Authority Warns Investors About "Pig Butchering Scams" in Advertising Campaign Thursday, March 6, 2025 During March, which is Fraud Prevention Month, the Financial and Consumer Affairs Authority of Saskatchewan (FCAA) is releasing an informative advertising campaign for investors and consumers. The campaign that spans province-wide informs investors and consumers about a type of investment... Read this article online
New Funds for Ag Growth in Saskatchewan Thursday, March 6, 2025 The Honorable Terry Duguid, Minister for PrairiesCan, announced $3,265,583 in federal funding for four projects aimed at strengthening the province’s agri-food and manufacturing sectors. These investments will support companies working on value-added food production and improve railcar... Read this article online