Greetings, as I am penning this on a Sunday afternoon after returning to my desk from camping. Was a beautiful +26 yesterday so just had to go. Coming home today was a reminder that we have so So SO very much to be thankful for, combines were busy in almost every field we drove by.
RDSTWThe 2025 Red Deer Swine Technology Workshop will be held on Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at Westerner Park. Swine Tech is Alberta’s biggest technical seminar specifically aimed at furthering the practical, hands-on knowledge of producers and barn workers.Some of the agenda topics are: Ventilation and What to Look For, “The Quadrant”, Sow Productivity &
Esther Gross has probably been to more weddings than most ministers.Gross isn’t at the front of the church, she is behind the catering table carving pork or beef, dishing salads or handing out desserts.What started as a small request to cater a function 25 years ago has grown into a successful business catering weddings,
Do you ever reminisce of the glory days? What are glory days? A time in the past that was regarded as being better than the present. The glory days of a carefree life as a young adult. The glory days of excelling above my peers in athletics in high school. The glory days of
For George Goossen, the World Pork Expo in Des Moines, Iowa, has become more than just an annual industry event, it’s a tradition rooted in decades of dedication to the pork sector. As president of Carlo Genetics, based in St. Anne, Manitoba, Goossen has been attending the expo for nearly as long as he’s
Located near the tiny Hamlet of Burr in Saskatchewan resides a small herd of pigs that many have probably not heard of – Herefords.“I chose Hereford because of all the research I did they seemed like they would a good fit for my farm operation and they have great temperament and do great outdoors,”
If you are in agriculture and hear the word Herefords you are likely to think about the very popular beef breed.But, there are Hereford pigs as well.“Herefords are a medium-size hog that is unique to the United States. The developers had specific goals for type, color pattern, conformation and other qualities in mind when
Brandon Hog and Poultry Show returns to the Keystone Centre on Dec. 9, 2025, with a strong lineup that includes the popular Nest Run Egg Competition, the return of Hutterite Pie Baking Contest, and the long-standing Hog Carcass Competition – a major highlight for producers and pork quality.Brought back by Cramer AG, Expo and
Reality Check for the 2025Harvest SeasonWe’ve got some fundamental uncertainties ahead – alongside a few firm realities – in farming, food production, and agriculture. After talking with several farmers, it’s clear that crop development is uneven. Moisture levels, or the lack of them, continue to shape the growing season. In some regions, crops look
As Canada prepares for the potential economic shock of a 35 percent U.S. tariff on Canadian goods, Manitoba’s pork industry finds itself caught in the middle of a growing trade storm. U.S. President Donald Trump’s July announcement that a sweeping new tariff will take effect on August 1, has sent ripples of uncertainty through
