'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
Canada Farm Show Supports Women Farmers Friday, February 27, 2026 Canada’s Farm Show Regina, SK, presented by Bunge, says the show is aligned with the United Nations’ declaration of 2026 as the International Year of the Woman Farmer. The event aims to celebrate the important role women play in agriculture and to encourage stronger leadership, innovation,... Read this article online
Prairie Trade Boost Through Churchill Port Investment Friday, February 27, 2026 The Governments of Canada, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba recently announced that they are investing a combined $262.5 million to strengthen trade infrastructure through the Port of Churchill and the Hudson Bay Railway network. The investment aims to modernize the northern trade corridor... Read this article online
China halts tariffs on some Canadian ag Friday, February 27, 2026 Some Canadian ag products will have tariff-free access to China as of March 1. As of Sunday, China is suspending its 100 per cent tariff on canola meal and peas, as well as the 25 per cent tariffs on lobster and crabs, until the end of the year, Reuters reported Friday citing a statement... Read this article online
Energy-Free Miraco MiraFount Waterers for Cattle Friday, February 27, 2026 The Miraco MiraFount 1-Hole Energy-Free Roll-Away Ball Watering Trough is designed to provide clean, reliable water for livestock in all seasons without the need for electricity. Built for durability and efficiency, this insulated waterer helps prevent freezing during winter while... Read this article online
Health Canada opens consultations on drone pesticide applications Thursday, February 26, 2026 Health Canada is asking Canadians to weigh in on the topic of drone pesticide applications. Canada does allow a small number of products to be applied via drone. These include VectoBac 200G, a biological larvicide, and Garlon XRT, which controls woody plants and broadleaf weeds in... Read this article online