'Pocket pigs' pose problems Sunday, February 6, 2011 "Pocket pigs" got a big boost last year in Britain when celebrity guests, including soccer star David Beckham and his glamorous wife Victoria, went home from the Golden Globe movie awards with miniature pot-bellied pigs in their goodie bags. The pigs, which cost £3,000 to buy, were compliments of the owner of Patty's Royal Dandie Miniature Pet Pig. It was a good publicity stunt. By early December British authorities were warning of dangers involved in buying these pigs as pets for children. The pigs can carry and pass on the skin condition erysipeloid and the bacterium Streptococcus suis, which can lead to illness, including meningitis and deafness in humans. The micro pigs have been bred down to size, only 28 grams at birth. They still weigh as much as 29 kilograms and 35 centimetres in height when fully grown. They can live to be 18 years old. BP Manitoba producers sink under an increasing burden of regulation Worldwide hog production shrinks and Smithfield rocks
10,000 Chickens Die After Break-In at Nova Scotia Poultry Barn Wednesday, July 29, 2026 A Nova Scotia poultry operation in Pine Grove is dealing with a devastating loss after a suspected break-in resulted in the deaths of approximately 10,000 chickens. According to investigators, the incident occurred at a poultry barn on Naugler Road in Pine Grove, located in Lunenburg... Read this article online
Manitoba Crops Advance Rapidly as Canola Flowers and Corn Nears Tasseling Wednesday, July 29, 2026 Manitoba producers are seeing crops advance quickly across much of the province as warm weather continues to drive development in cereals, oilseeds, soybeans, and forage crops. According to the Manitoba Crop Report for the week ending July 26, crops are generally progressing well,... Read this article online
Pre Harvest Glyphosate Timing Protects Crop Markets Wednesday, July 29, 2026 As harvest season approaches, growers are being reminded that proper timing is essential when applying pre-harvest glyphosate for weed control. Following recommended staging guidelines can help protect crop quality, reduce residue concerns, and support continued access to domestic and... Read this article online
Grain Safety is Literally a Matter of Life and Death Wednesday, July 29, 2026 The Canadian Agricultural Safety Association (CASA) is encouraging farmers, workers, and rural communities to make safety a priority during the sixth annualBeGrainSafeWeek, taking place from August 10 to 16. The awareness campaign is part of theBeGrainSafeprogram, which was launchedto... Read this article online
Medicine Hat College receives ag funding Wednesday, July 29, 2026 A post-secondary school in Alberta received funding to support ag research and studies. Medicine Hat College (MHC) is the recipient of $25,000 from the Alberta Real Estate Foundation (AREF). The money will support a new project through the school’s Centre for Innovation (C4i), a... Read this article online