Now that's what you call diversification Sunday, April 5, 2009 A Chinese Internet company is investing in an unexpected direction – pork production. Zhejiang Province, long known for its entrepreneurship, will be the home for an investment of about C$5.5 million in pork production by the Internet Portal Netease, according to articles reported on the website ChinaByte.com.China is the world's largest producer and consumer of pork, and it must import to meet demand. Nevertheless, the industry has been in recession and pig farms have been going out of business. According to the article, the Internet company plans to set up standardized breeding lines and "eco-friendly feeds." BP Earning a college credit, barbecue style No risk to health,' but it's still quarantined
Prairie Swine Centre celebrates 35 years of driving innovation Friday, April 17, 2026 Over that time, the centre has evolved into one of Canada's premier swine research facilities, delivering practical, industry-focused research that strengthens the financial position of pork producers while advancing animal welfare and environmental sustainability across the Saskatchewan and... Read this article online
Claas Expands Midwest Presence to Support Farmers Friday, April 17, 2026 Global equipment maker grows dealer and service network across the Dakotas Claas, a global agricultural equipment company, is expanding its operations in the Midwest to better serve farmers and ranchers. Although the brand is not always part of common “red or green” equipment... Read this article online
Canadian Farmland Values Rise Faster Than US Thursday, April 16, 2026 FCC analysis highlights rising land costs and growing affordability pressure Farm Credit Canada has released a new economic analysis that sheds light on changing farmland value trends in Canada and the United States. The study shows that cultivated farmland values in Canada are... Read this article online
Conservative MP wants faster ag product approvals Thursday, April 16, 2026 An Alberta Conservative MP introduced a bill designed to speed up approvals to give farmers access to the tools they need. David Bexte, the MP for Bow River, introduced Bill C-273, the Facilitating Agricultural Regulatory Modernization (FARM) Act on April 14. If passed, the law would... Read this article online
Bill 21 Pause Sparks Rural Water Debate in Manitoba Thursday, April 16, 2026 Opposition requests more consultation on water rules affecting farms Manitoba Progressive Conservatives have decided to delay consideration of Bill 21 a provincial proposal focused on water systems and safety. The decision keeps the bill from moving forward until the fall legislative... Read this article online