'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
AgCareers Releases Updated Classroom Career Exploration Kit Tuesday, October 20, 2026 As agriculture continues to face workforce challenges and a growing need for skilled professionals, AgCareers.com is providing educators with new resources designed to help students explore career opportunities in the industry. The company recently updated its U.S. Classroom... Read this article online
AgWest Creditor Protection Filing Signals Challenges Across the Prairie Farm Equipment Industry Tuesday, October 20, 2026 When a major farm equipment dealership seeks creditor protection, the story extends beyond a single company. The recent filing involving AgWest, a Manitoba- and Saskatchewan-based dealer network representing AGCO, Fendt, Massey Ferguson, and CLAAS equipment, offers a glimpse into some... Read this article online
Monette Farms Bid Deadline Marks Next Phase of Creditor Protection Process Tuesday, October 20, 2026 The court-supervised restructuring of Monette Farms has reached another major milestone. The deadline for submitting offers on the company's land and assets passed on October 15, marking the end of the bidding window established under the court-approved Sale and Investment... Read this article online
Alberta votes to remain in Canada Tuesday, October 20, 2026 The majority of Albertans want their province to remain part of Canada. During the Oct. 19 provincial referendum, when asked if Alberta should remain a Canadian province or if the provincial government should begin the legal process of holding a binding referendum on possible separation,... Read this article online
UFA Opens New Cardlock and Bulk Petroleum Site in Outlook, Saskatchewan Tuesday, October 20, 2026 United Farmers of Alberta (UFA) has expanded its petroleum network with the opening of a new Cardlock and Bulk Petroleum site in Outlook, Saskatchewan, providing agricultural producers, transportation companies, and commercial operators with expanded access to fuel and lubricants in one of... Read this article online