Feral hogs being poisoned with bacon preservative Monday, October 6, 2014 In a cruel twist of fate, America's five million feral hogs may soon be poisoned by the very preservative that cures the flesh of their domesticated counterparts.The Associated Press reports that sodium nitrite, already used to poison feral swine in Australia and New Zealand, is being tested by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. It's currently illegal to poison pigs in the United States, but hunting and trapping have been inadequate controls for the problematic porkers. Wild pigs cost approximately US$1.5 billion a year, which includes $800 million in agricultural damage.Feral pigs do more than just uproot veggies and eat crops. In 2006, three people died and 200 were sickened by a batch of California spinach tainted with E. coli. Wild pig feces were identified as a likely source of the bacteria.Sodium nitrite is much more toxic to pigs than people, so it should be safe to use. So far, it hasn't reached the 90 per cent kill rate needed for Environmental Protection Agency consideration. Also, challenges have arisen in making the bait palatable and enticing, and creating a bait container other animals can't break into. So hogs are safe, for now. BP EU pig industry 'out of control,' say animal welfarists Behind the Lines - October 2014
Rise in 4WD tractor sales amid market challenges Thursday, September 12, 2024 Modest gains for 4-wheel-drive tractors in U.S., Canada The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) reported an encouraging uptick in 4-wheel-drive tractor sales in the U.S. and Canada for August 2024. In the U.S., sales increased by 4.8% from the previous year, contributing... Read this article online
Milwaukee Extended Anvil High Torque Impact Wrench Thursday, September 12, 2024 Measuring torque is a common on-farm task it can sometimes be a challenge to accomplish this for multiple and varied pieces of equipment, that where Milwaukee’s M18 FUEL™ 1" D-Handle Ext. Anvil High Torque Impact Wrench w/ ONE-KEY™ can provide value. Cordless tools create convenience,... Read this article online
Fall Collection Sites for Unwanted Pesticides and Medications Announced Tuesday, September 10, 2024 Five Provinces to Host Agricultural Waste Disposal Events Cleanfarms is set to continue its vital environmental stewardship efforts through its Unwanted Pesticides and Old Livestock/Equine Medications (UPLM) program. The initiative, which spans five Canadian provinces, provides farmers... Read this article online
Ontario Boosts Agri-Food Sector with $3.5M Innovation Investment Tuesday, September 10, 2024 Funding Aims to Enhance Sector Competitiveness and Growth The Ontario Agri-Food sector is set for a substantial advancement as the governments of Canada and Ontario announce a joint investment of $3.5 million. Thefundingaims to spur the development and adoption of innovative... Read this article online
Where is Agriculture? Tuesday, September 10, 2024 This past January, the Government of Canada announced its “Team Canada” missions to the U.S., to promote Canadian exports in advance of the upcoming renegotiation of the Canada – U.S. – Mexico Agreement (CUSMA, the former NAFTA). The missions to State legislatures and the United States... Read this article online