Pork barn site visits reach milestone Thursday, March 8, 2012 by BETTER FARMING STAFFOntario Pork recently processed its 500th barn site visit for the National Biosecurity Training Program of the Canadian Swine Health Board. The Canadian Swine Health Board has provided funding to Ontario Pork for an additional 1,000 barn site visits.Dr. Mike DeGroot, Ontario Biosecurity Program Coordinator for Ontario Pork, says the program has two parts. Farmers meet in groups with a veterinarian for training on best biosecurity practices. Farmers then fill out a self-assessment and that is followed up with a farm visit by the veterinarian.On the farm visit, DeGroot says, veterinarians make suggestions and tell farmers “where they can improve their biosecurity.”So far, 1,000 producers have taken the class sessions. DeGroot says they expect class sessions and visits to all 1,500 barn sites will be wrapped up by the end of this year. BF Report says pork exports to South Africa under threat How much have productivity gains offset the downsizing impacts?
Custom-Branded Mechanical Touchscreen Work Gloves That Support a Good Cause Friday, January 30, 2026 Something innovative in the fundraising area. The 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 also receiving... Read this article online
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
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