Two things that have always caught my eye in terms of agriculture is innovation and quirkiness.So when Enterra Feed Corp., a company producing animal feed from black soldier flies announced it was expanding production from British Columbia into Alberta with expectations to eventually build across Canada, I was immediately intrigued.For some context Enterra Feed
Do you remember this song?She’ll Be Coming Around the Mountain when she comesShe’ll be coming around the mountain when she comesShe’ll be coming around the mountain, she’ll be coming around the mountain,She’ll be coming around the mountain when she comes.
The song is upbeat with great anticipation.Someone is coming. Who is she? Not too sure,
Love the concept, or hate it, and there seems little middle ground on this one, the federal carbon tax appears likely to stay in place.Certainly opposition parties in Ottawa have suggested they would change the tax, but the longer it exists, the more difficult it becomes to eliminate.And, of course the popularity of the
In mid-2020, Manitoba Pork helped refurbish the 10-year-old swine exhibit at the Bruce D. Campbell Farm and Food Discovery Centre (FFDC). The upgrade includes new signage featuring bold primary colours and new imagery and content that will provide visitors with a fresh look and better engage people while telling Manitoba’s pork production story. “It’s open
Penn State College of Medicine in Vitro study shows very promising resultsFor years I worked with the Friesens when the family-owned Eastman Feeds. Once they sold the family business they continued with another family business, Innotech Nutrition in Winnipeg. This time, their human natural health products meant something to me personally. The first two
Based on soil conditions and weather forecasts, Manitoba Conservation and Climate issued a variance on winter application of nutrients. Producers could begin applying nutrients as of 12:01 a.m. March 23, 2021. However, producers must first assess current weather conditions and periodically check weather forecasts when applying nutrients before April 11. Farmers should not apply nutrients
Ergot contaminated Ry
Research by the University of Saskatchewan will help swine producers protect their pigs from ergot-contaminated feeds’ toxic effects. In feeding trials conducted with piglets by the University extreme processing of ergot contaminated feed using steam, explosion reduced the amount of the ergot alkaloid. It caused a shift in the alkaloid profile reducing its toxic
Hog commentator Jim Long called his March 23 commentary, ‘hog prices continue to climb’ with Iowa – Southern Minnesota Friday, March 19 price averaging at $91.44, the highest price since October 2014. Pork Cut-outs closed Friday at $102.99 and so on. Long said help the poor producers who listened to the Chicken Littles who encouraged
Cam Dahl, Manitoba Pork GM
The Board of directors of Manitoba Pork hired a new general manager effective on Feb 22, 2021, whose name is Cam Dahl. Dahl joined the organization with an extensive background in Canadian agriculture encompassing both crops and livestock, serving as the Chief Strategy Officer for Cereals Canada. He also served as
The use of body cameras proves valuable in conducting animal welfare assessments amid the current restrictions designed to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Researchers with Western College of Veterinary Medicine evaluated the use of body cameras, similar to those used by police departments, as an option for barn personnel to support remote animal welfare assessments. Dr.
