Recently, as I perused www.producer.com I came upon an article on rare breeds of livestock.Rare breeds have long been an interest of mine – perhaps because when I was a youth my dad raised registered swine and when I was finally allowed my own, I purchased a Lacombe gilt.Lacombes are a breed that was
Alberta Pork CongressThe 47th annual Alberta Pork Congress will be held at Westerner Park in Red Deer June 14th & 15th.Trade show hours are Wednesday June 14th 9-4:30 and Thursday June 15th 9-3. As of press time still tickets still available for both Wednesday evenings awards banquet and Thursdays Rib BBQ, plus on site lunches.For
There was a time (for all of us) when it was difficult to hold a pencil, draw a shape, or color within the lines. Like building blocks – these basic skills were foundational to acquiring more complicated abilities.How about our lives of faith? Do we mature? Do we grow? Where at first we believe
Dr. Denise Beaulieu, an assistant professor of monogastric nutrition at the University of Saskatchewan, said if they can resolve the flow, pea starch can provide an excellent energy source in swine rations.Research conducted by the University of Saskatchewan in partnership with the Prairie Swine Center and the Canadian Feed Research Centre in North Battleford
It’s Better. It’s Safer. It’s Canadian.Animal Health Canada (“AHC”) recently announced a significant update to its Canadian Livestock Transport (“CLT”) certification program, a comprehensive training course for livestock and poultry transporters, shippers and receivers. Enrolment is open now on its newly launched e-learning platform at campus.animalhealthcanada.ca.Recognized across Canada and the United States, CLT is
The U.S. Supreme Court on May 11, 2023, chose to uphold Proposition 12, a California law allowing the state to block pork sales from out-of-state producers if they don’t abide by specific regulations.Hannah Thompson-Weeman, the CEO of Animal Agriculture Alliance in Arlington, VA, said the Supreme Court upheld Proposition 12 in California, challenged by
Relax gene editing will speed up new varietal development
On May 3, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) released its updated guidance on plant breeding innovation, bringing a close to a consultation process launched in 2021. The guidance covers the environmental safety of plants developed using gene editing and is grounded in the exact science
When a new study recently conducted in partnership with the University of Guelph suggested that 40 per cent of farm operators will retire by 2033 and leave Canada without enough farmers, some farmers on Twitter responded.The report, put together by the Royal Bank of Canada, Boston Consulting Group Centre for Canada’s Future and the
On April 18, the Canadian Pork Council said Olymel’s announcement of the closure of its Vallée-Jonction, QC plant is tough news for the industry.“The reasons the company stated – the pandemic, an ongoing labour shortage, inflationary pressures and challenges with accessing foreign markets – have impacted the entire industry,” said Rene Roy, chair of
Ian Smith
Ian Smith, whose parents started the farm, continues to crop the original quarter section of land, inhabits the farmhouse and buildings, and raises pigs, cattle and chickens.“Things are going fine,” said Smith on his messenger communications app after a question prompted that remark. “I will start cultivating later today as I have press
