'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
Liquid Herbicide Boosts Prairie Weed Control Friday, January 9, 2026 Gowan Canada has announced the registration of Garrison Liquid EC Herbicide by Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency.Gowan says this new preplant herbicide gives Prairie farmers an effective solution for managing herbicide-resistant weeds in important crops. Garrison Liquid EC is... Read this article online
Peavey Mart Expands Canadian Store Network Thursday, January 8, 2026 Peavey Mart has announced plans to expand its store network in Western Canada with the reopening of three additional locations in the spring of 2026. “The initial store opening plan included an eventual reopening of stores in Saskatchewan,” said Meagan Parisian, Leader of Marketing &... Read this article online
Have Your Say: What Topics Matter Most to Farmers in 2026? Thursday, January 8, 2026 At Farms.com, we are committed to delivering content that helps farmers succeed—whether it is practical tips, market insights, or the latest innovations. But we want to make sure we’re focusing on what matters most to you. That’s why we’re launching a short reader poll to learn which... Read this article online
Grasslands Recruitment Announces Leadership Transition Thursday, January 8, 2026 Grasslands Recruitment Specialists (GRS) has announced a significant leadership transition that positions the organization for continued growth, innovation, and long-term success in the Canadian and North American agribusiness and agri-food... Read this article online
B.C. kicks off regional OYF awards in Western Canada Thursday, January 8, 2026 Just over a month has passed since Canada’s Outstanding Young Farmers (OYF) program jointly recognized farmers from Quebec and Ontario as national winners for 2025, but the regional award season is upon the ag community. In Western Canada, farmers in the B.C./Yukon region will be the... Read this article online