The More Things Change – the More They Stay the SameThere are times, as a decades-long agriculture columnist, I marvel at how much the farm sector stays the same, while at the same time changing dramatically. In terms of staying the same, farmers remain very much at the mercy of Mother Nature. The best laid
Brandon Hog & Livestock Expo CancelledThe Brandon Hog & Livestock Expo committee have made the decision to cancel the 2021 show.Due to the uncertainty of what provincial restrictions will be in the months to come, including mass gatherings.For any companies that had already pre registrer or bought sponsorship all monies will be returned.Contact Rhonda
People joke about their poor upbringing. My family was so poor, we used to go to KFC just to lick other people’s fingers. My family was so poor we didn’t eat Special K breakfast cereal, but only ordinary k with a fork to save on milk. My family was so poor we only had
Dr. Susan Detmer, a veterinary pathologist with the Western College of Veterinary Medicine encouraged the public, especially those who work with pigs, to get the annual flu shot. Restrictions imposed in 2020 to slow the spread of COVID also slowed the transmission of influenza. “We saw much less of the pandemic strain of H1N1 which circulated
The PED outbreaks amongst the Manitoba hog farms continue according to the latest Manitoba Pork Council Chop Talk with one new case of PED confirmed for 2021 as of November 19 bringing the total number of cases for 2021 to twelve. The latest is a finisher operation in South East Manitoba. Case investigations are underway
Cam Dahl the general manager of Manitoba Pork said the Council is looking to grow the industry but needs to determine how to expand and develop. The MPC’s five-year strategic plan for 2022-2027 will focus on key result areas over the next five years, including challenges and opportunities that will guide this work. Representing all Manitoba
Manitoba Pork Councils’ chair Rick Préjet started the recent east of the Red River fall producer Zoom meeting with some bad news, one case of PED confirmed October 25. The Manitoba Agriculture Animal Health and Welfare website on Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea virus reported the second case PED October 29 bringing it to two cases for
Yes, many reasons to be grateful You gotta move, love. You have to forgive people who sometimes aren’t even sorry. Master this, and the blessings overflow. Move love! You may wonder where is Harry going this time. Bear with me; this is my Thanksgiving message for 2021, prompted in part by that message I received on
Red Deer Swine Technology Workshop has returned after a Covid-related cancellation in 2020. Alberta Pork and its sponsors offered an online version this year, sharing insights on various technical aspects of breeding, raising and marketing hogs. Across the board, most of the presentations – ran live on the afternoons of October 20 and 21
Ingredients1 cup (250 mL) orange juice1/2 cup (125 mL) cider vinegar1/2 cup (125 mL) brown sugar1/4 cup (60 mL) honey2 tsp (10 mL) fresh rosemary, chopped1 clove garlic, minced2 – 1 lb (500 g) pork tenderloins1 Tbsp (15 mL) canola oil1 tsp (5 mL) salt1/2 tsp (2 mL) ground black pepper
Directions• Preheat oven to
