Choking on changes to hotdogs Monday, April 5, 2010 Pediatricians in the United States want the federal Food and Drug Administration to require hazard labels on hotdogs. Of 141 choking deaths in 2006, 41 were food-related. Hot dogs wouldn't be the only food to get that label, normally required on toys with small parts. The American Academy of Pediatrics wants to add raw carrots, grapes, apples, hard candies, popcorn, peanuts and marshmallows. Doctors want parents to cut these foods into pieces too small to cause choking and believe that labels would be an extra step to prevent deaths.Redesigning foods has been considered. Janet Riley, president of the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council, says hot dogs would cost more precut, and she isn't sure that consumers would be happy with more crumbly wieners. "Consistency is part of the hot dog's appeal."Riley says about half of hot dog packages sold are already labelled as a possible choking hazard. BP Hog Farmer editor says 'business as usual' Smoke and mirrors on 'free range' in Oz?
Market Movers to Watch for the Week of April 6 Thursday, April 3, 2025 Key USDA reports, oil price shifts, and economic indicators set to shape commodity markets this week. By Aleah Harle, Farms.com Risk Management Intern . 1. The monthly USDA WASDE Report is scheduled for release on April 10th, 2025. The previous report was a “kick the can... Read this article online
Man. farmhouse finalist in Next Great Save competition Thursday, April 3, 2025 A farmhouse in Portage la Prairie, Man., is in the running to receive financial support to help with its restoration. The Hourie House at the Fort la Reine Museum is one of 12 finalists in the 2025 Next Great Save competition. “The Hourie home is an example of an early Canadian farm... Read this article online
Ontario Basketball and Dairy Farmers of Ontario expand partnership into 2025 Thursday, April 3, 2025 Dairy Farmers of Ontario (DFO) and the Ontario Basketball Association (OBA) have extended their partnership into 2025. With this agreement, DFO will be the presenting partner of the and support Team Ontario. “Dairy Farmers of Ontario is delighted to continue its partnership... Read this article online
Agritourism operators meet with Ontario’s Tourism Minister Thursday, April 3, 2025 On April 2, 2025, members of Ontario’s agritourism sector met with the province’s Minister of Tourism, Culture and Gaming, the Hon. Stan Cho to discuss what is one of the fastest growing and popular sectors in tourism. Niagara West MPP Sam Oosterhoff, Associate Minister of Energy-Intensive... Read this article online
U of G Students win Branded Farms.com Chairs Thursday, April 3, 2025 Farms.com was pleased to support the University of Guelph’s annual College Royal which was held March 15th & 16th, 2025 – it was the 101st edition. Every March, the University of Guelph hosts College Royal, the largest university open house event in North America. This annual... Read this article online