Viterra Partners with Foodgrains Bank for Ninth Consecutive Yearto Help End HungerAs the world grapples with hunger crises driven by conflict, climate, and economic challenges impacting the rising cost of food, Viterra and Canadian Foodgrains Bank are partnering to make a difference.2024 marks nine consecutive years of partnership for the two Canadian organizations, as
Alberta Pork CongressThe 50th Anniversary Alberta Pork Congress will be held at Westerner Park in Red Deer June 12th & 13th.Trade show hours: Wednesday June 12th 9am – 4:30pm and Thursday June 13th 9am – 2pm.Social functions include: Exhibitor Swine & Cheese Tuesday June 11th on trade show floor -pm. Wednesday awards banquet reception starts
The other day I was with my medical doctor. With his stethoscope in hand he listened to my heart and lungs. “And now, a deep breath in – and out. And again…” That’s one in a few times, if at all, on an average day – that we’re conscious of our breathing.This is our
While I would not suggest anyone trust a post on social media as fact without delving into the statement further with some research, there are times something gets posted that is at least worth a moment’s pause to consider.As I readied to write this week’s column (Yorkton This Week) I happened upon a post
The farm media headlines of late seem to often be dominated by health concerns in the livestock sector.You will recall the headlines regarding African Swine Fever.In August 2018, China reported the first African swine fever outbreak in Liaoning province and by September the country had culled more than 38,000 hogs.In less than a year
At the recent Canadian Wild Pigs Summit in Brandon, MB, the Government of Canada and the Province of Manitoba announced over $2.6 million in new funding for the Squeal on Pigs Manitoba initiative over the next four years. The campaign aims to identify, control, and remove wild pigs from Manitoba, ultimately aiming for their
The Scrappy Little Nobody
It is not often, in fact, very seldom, that I get to write the Forward to a published book. I did that recently for a book by Martin Harder of Winkler, MB, who is also no stranger to Manitoba’s farming, political, family, and faith sectors.I got to know and follow Martin
Five domains model. This image was created with the assistance of DALL·E 2, courtesy of PSC.
Dr. Jen-Yun Chou, a Research Scientist in Ethology and Welfare at the Prairie Swine Centre in Saskatoon, SK, recently addressed the annual Prairie Swine Centre producer meeting in Niverville, MB, on improving animal welfare for pigs.Dr. Chou followed up
Dr. Dan Columbus
During the 2024 Prairie Swine Centre producer meetings, held in collaboration with Zoetis and PIC, Dan Columbus, a nutrition researcher at the Prairie Swine Centre, delivered an insightful presentation titled “Insights into Mycotoxins in Swine Diets.”Columbus provided information about the prevalence of mycotoxins, their effects on pigs, issues around sampling ingredients for
Darryl Fransoo
The 2024 federal budget’s $40 billion deficit is alarming, especially considering how farmers produce such wholesome food for domestic consumption and export abroad. It highlights the disconnect in addressing their genuine concerns.Daryl Fransoo, the Chair of the Wheat Growers Association, voiced his disappointment, saying, “Once again, the federal government has missed the opportunity
