'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
Saskatchewan Expands Farm Mental Health Support Thursday, April 2, 2026 The Government of Saskatchewan has announced a new step to improve mental health services for farmers and their families. Starting April 1,SaskAgMattersMental Health Network Inc. will manage the Farm Stress Line as part of a coordinated support system for people working in... Read this article online
UFA Expands Crop Inputs with AgraCity Acquisition Thursday, April 2, 2026 UFA Co-operative Ltd.has completed the acquisition of key assets from AgraCity Crop & Nutrition Ltd., significantly strengthening its position in crop protection and fertilizer supply. This strategic investment marks one of the largest moves in the organization’s history. The... Read this article online
Operating farm equipment in Alberta Thursday, April 2, 2026 Farms.com is continuing its dive into insurance and road rule requirements with respect to farm equipment in different parts of Canada. This article pertains to Alberta’s ag community. Do Albertans need a license to drive a tractor? Alberta farmers do not need a license to drive a... Read this article online
John Deere Becomes Official Tractor of Major League Baseball Ahead of America’s 250th Anniversary Thursday, April 2, 2026 As the United States prepares to mark its 250th anniversary, two long-standing American institutions are joining forces. Deere & Companyand Major League Baseball (MLB) have announced a new multi-year partnership that brings together agriculture, turf care, and America’s favourite... Read this article online
Agricultural Educator and Industry Leader Dr Tom Funk Remembered for Lasting Influence Thursday, April 2, 2026 The agricultural education community is mourning the passing of Dr Tom Funk, a highly respected Professor Emeritus at the University of Guelph whose influence spanned more than three decades of teaching, leadership, and mentorship. Dr Funk dedicated over 35 years to teaching... Read this article online