Swine conference to take 'practical' approach Monday, March 11, 2013 by BETTER FARMING STAFFProducers attending this year’s London Swine Conference will be presented with “practical, real-world experiences.”That’s the word from steering committee chair Stewart Cressman. In his chairman’s message, Cressman says the event will address topics such as pain control, nutrition, barn design, performance indicators, antibiotics and influenza all under the heading of “managing for production.”“Each day,” Cressman’s message says, “the conference has a focus on a specific type of hog operation.” Sows will be the focus on the first day, while wean-to-finish will be the focus on day two.The conference - www.londonswineconference.ca - is a joint effort of the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, Ontario Pork, the University of Guelph and the Ontario Pork Industry Council. It will be held at the London Convention Centre on March 27 and 28. Registration deadline is March 22. BF Swine genetics companies merge Canadian pork and beef shipments to Russia hold steady
Fire destroys grain elevator in Manitoba Thursday, May 8, 2025 A fire destroyed a grain elevator in Waskada, Man. About 50 firefighters from Deloraine, Melite and Waskada Fire Departments received calls about the fire around 5:00 a.m. Tuesday morning. About three hours later, the grain elevator reduced rubble and debris with the firefighters... Read this article online
Mother’s Day Q&A with Anna McCutcheon Thursday, May 8, 2025 Mother’s Day is only a few days away (that’s another reminder), and this week Farms.com has connected with moms in ag for their thoughts on motherhood, its challenges, and how being a parent has changed them. Anna McCutcheon (AM) and her husband Mark are the first generation on their... Read this article online
Winning Scholarship Video Highlights Disconnect Between Urban and Rural Communities Wednesday, May 7, 2025 Saskatchewan has honoured four outstanding students for their dedication to agriculture with the Agriculture Student Scholarship. These scholarships support post-secondary students who demonstrate a strong passion for agriculture and advocate for industry’s future. This year’s grand... Read this article online
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AAFC Canola Outlook Sparked Frustration Amongst Farmers Wednesday, May 7, 2025 Skepticism grows on Agriville.com as producers question export assumptions and call for greater accountability Farmers recently took to Agriville.com to discuss their frustration and skepticism following Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s (AAFC) April canola outlook. The outlook,... Read this article online