Livestock breeding patent unites German farmers and environmentalists Tuesday, June 2, 2009 German farmers and environmentalists have something in common for once. Both groups object to a patent being granted on a gene that is linked to rapid growth in pigs. In a rare show of solidarity, 400 of them protested in front of the European Patent Office in Munich in mid-April. Their shared goal – to prevent a patent application for livestock breeding from being granted. The technique, described in Patent EP 1651777, is not a genetic modification, but a screening process to find and mate pigs that naturally grow fast. Farmers believe that eventually they might have to pay a private company a royalty to produce livestock they have raised themselves. Originally filed in the patent office in 2004 by Monsanto, the patent has since been granted to Newsham Choice Genetics. BP Pork campaign targets younger females Solutions to labour shortages may lie offshore
Strong global demand pushes U.S. ethanol exports to new heights Friday, January 30, 2026 The U.S. ethanol industry is on track to close out 2025 with historic momentum, according to new Census Bureau data released today. Shipments through November reached 1.96 billion gallons, already exceeding the full-year 2024 record of 1.94 billion gallons. The Renewables Fuels... Read this article online
Monette Farms Puts 16 Saskatchewan Farm Packages Up for Sale in Major Land Offering Friday, January 30, 2026 Monette Farms, one of Saskatchewan’s most prominent large scale agricultural operations, is making 16 of its farm packages available for sale, according to an online posting that has sparked widespread discussion across Prairie agriculture forums. The listing describes the farms as... Read this article online
Custom-Branded Mechanical Touchscreen Work Gloves That Support a Good Cause Friday, January 30, 2026 Something innovative in the fundraising area. The Gloves That Save Lives is a new fundraising initiative designed to support STARS Air Ambulance across the Prairie provinces. Facilitated by MOTIF, this program allows agri-business and producers to contribute to life-saving emergency care while... Read this article online
Grey County Ag Services launches 2026 winter course lineup for farmers and rural residents Friday, January 30, 2026 Grey County Agricultural Services has released its 2026 Winter Course List, offering one of the most diverse and community‑focused educational lineups the organization has ever assembled. Running from February through early April, this year’s program includes hands‑on livestock training,... Read this article online
DIY Spark Plug Test - Keep Engines Running Smoothly Friday, January 30, 2026 From chainsaws to snow blowers, you can keep your small engine equipment in great shape with some preventative maintenance and knowledge. Help keep your machines running smoothly. If you use other small-engine tools on the farm, like chainsaws and other power equipment, spark plugs... Read this article online