'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
Canadians believe ag is a top priority for federal support Tuesday, November 4, 2025 When it comes to federal support, the agriculture industry is the top priority for Canadians. That’s according to a Nanos survey conducted for CTV News. Nanos polled 1,032 Canadians between Oct. 27 and 30 and asked the following question: “Thinking about the impact of US tariffs in... Read this article online
U.S. China trade truce lifts soybean markets Monday, November 3, 2025 On the Ag Commodity Corner+ Podcast by Farms.com, Risk Management experts Moe Agostino and Abhinesh Gopal, described the week of October 27 to 31, 2025, as a strong one for global markets, driven by trade and monetary developments. Soybeans and soymeal prices surged after a U.S.–China... Read this article online
Ag in the House: Oct. 27 – 31 Monday, November 3, 2025 What are the Liberals doing to help farmers affected by Chinese tariffs? That’s what John Barlow, the Conservative agriculture critic, asked the House on Oct 28. “Will the Prime Minister, when he meets with his Chinese counterpart this week, fight for farmers and get tariff reductions,... Read this article online
COYF national event later this month Monday, November 3, 2025 The Canadian ag community will gather in Toronto for Canada’s Outstanding Young Farmers’ national event from Nov. 26 to 30. Regional winners from across the country will make their claims about why they should be named the best farmers under 40 in Canada. With that at top of mind,... Read this article online
CLAAS Expands with New Ontario Dealership Monday, November 3, 2025 CLAAS is expanding its reach across Canada with HJV’s new dealership in Winchester, Ontario. The regional dealer, already known for its strong service network, celebrated its grand opening on September 24, 2025, drawing more than 400 local farmers. The new Winchester dealership offers the... Read this article online