The final nail has been driven and the first of the new boys are getting cozy in the latest expansion at a boar stud east of Fort McLeod, Alberta.Andrew Beusekom founded Magnum Swine Genetics in 1996, starting with 34 spaces for premium boars that would supply fresh semen for independent hog farms. The stud
Greetings, as I am penning this a light dusting of snow is coming down, unlike other parts of Alberta we have not received the amount of snow over past few days. But we definitely need moisture, with the authorities already talking about fire bans even some fires that are still burning underground and water levels
Ingredients4 – 6 Canadian pork loin centre cut orfast-fry chops, boneless, well-trimmed2 Tbsp (30 mL) mayonnaise2 Tbsp (30 mL) Dijon mustard1 egg, lightly beaten2 Tbsp (30 mL) water1 cup (250 mL) panko crumbs1 tsp (5 mL) lemon zest1 tsp (5 mL) dried sage leaves1/2 tsp (2 mL) ground black pepper1 Tbsp (15 mL) butter1
Billboards Raise AwarenessNow that’s a PIG-ture perfect bill-BOAR-d to remind you to Squeal on Pigs!Wild boar at large are present in Alberta and can devastate crops, predate on wildlife and livestock, and are hosts to 89 different diseases that can affect livestock, humans, and wildlife! The Wild Boar at Large Control Team operates to
With the new year upon us it should be a time of some optimism if only because it is a clean slate on the calendar.That is probably especially true for farmers.While the last part of 2023 and the scant snow we had might be concerning, the January snow fall may just provide early spring
Saskatchewan Livestock ExpoSaskatchewan Livestock Expo, formally known as Cramer Ag Expo is SOLD OUT. Visit Thursday February 22nd starting at 8:30am at the Kinetic Exhibition Park, featuring a trade show, door prizes, silent and live auction and of course the Cramer Cup series. •
APC Industry Award NominationsNow is the time to send in your nominations
Have you ever flipped in your perspective?What do I mean by that?
You may be familiar with the movie Toy Story. Toys come alive; especially, the main characters of Sheriff Woody and Space Ranger, Buzz Lightyear. As the plot unfolds, Woody finds it within himself to allow another toy the top spot, while Buzz discovers
Here are some interesting numbers and facts from the Canadian Pork Council 2023 Annual Report.Stephen Heckbert, executive director CPC, states “Canadian pork producers leading the world in product quality, food safety and demand within a thriving and sustainableCanadian pork industry.”This is just a small sampling of information available in the complete report. Check the
Ian Smith in his pig barn
Ian Smith of Argyle, MB, one of the few mixed farmers still left a seasoned farmer with decades of experience, shares his tales of triumphs and challenges in the expansive canvas of the agricultural landscape. From the bustling business of custom killing and selling hogs to the intricate dance
Mike Lee in conversation with Harry
According to Mike Lee of Blacksea Crop Forecasts and Green Square Agro Consulting in England, the Russian Ministry of Agriculture said the pig farming sector has been the country’s main driver of meat production.On December 22, 2023, the Minister reported that over ten months this year, farmers produced 4.6
