'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
CentreBC election promises Friday, October 16, 2026 Farms.com is continuing its coverage of election promises for farmers leading up to the Oct. 24 provincial election in B.C. This article focuses on CentreBC. If elected to form the next government, Elenore Sturko’s party has plans to support B.C.’s ag sector. “We will set 10-year... Read this article online
Kubota Brings Precision Guidance for Smaller Machines Friday, October 16, 2026 Precision agriculture technology has traditionally been associated with large row-crop tractors and high-horsepower equipment. Kubota is aiming to change that with the launch of WorkSmart Autosteer, a new precision guidance system designed specifically for compact and utility-sized... Read this article online
Davidson Grain Elevator Demolition Causes Power Outage Across Saskatchewan Community Thursday, October 15, 2026 Residents in Davidson, Saskatchewan, and several surrounding communities experienced a power outage after the demolition of a grain elevator resulted in damage to a nearby power line. According to reports from CTV News Regina, the incident occurred on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, when... Read this article online
Champion Award Goes to Cherilyn Jolly Nagel Thursday, October 15, 2026 Farm & Food Care Saskatchewan (FFC SK) has named Cherilyn Jolly-Nagel as the recipient of its 2026 Champion Award, recognizing her long-standing efforts to connect consumers with agriculture and strengthen public trust in farming. The award was presented during a #CelebrateAg luncheon in... Read this article online
anadian Tractor and Combine Sales Fall Sharply in September 2026. What It Says About Farmer Confidence Thursday, October 15, 2026 Canadian farmers appear to be taking a measured approach to equipment purchases in 2026, as new machinery sales continued to weaken through September. According to the latest monthly "Flash Report" from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), total tractor sales in Canada... Read this article online