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4 02, 2021

Vanilla Bean cake with Cookies n’ Cream filling and Swiss Meringue Buttercream

IngredientsCake1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour1 1/4 tsp baking powder1/2 tsp salt1/2 cup unsalted butter softenedat room temp3/4 cup sugar3 large eggs room temperature2 tsp pure vanilla extract1/2 cup buttermilk or plain kefir,room temperatureButtercream (Easy Swiss Meringue)6 fl oz egg whites (3/4 cup)24 oz powdered sugar (6 cups)1/2 tsp salt24 oz unsalted butter (3 cups),at room temperature2 Tbsp vanilla extract

DirectionsPreheat oven to 350°F.Cake:Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time.Add flour and buttermilk alternating in thirds.Can be used

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4 02, 2021

Kudos

Hypor partners with Hy-Gene Swine Management Ltd.Hypor is pleased to announce partnership with Hy-Gene Swine Management Ltd., owned and operated by Dave Jolicoeur based out of Steinbach, MB. This partnership will help serve the Manitoba and Minnesota markets with added focus on the retail sector.Dave brings with him 27 years of experience in the

4 02, 2021

Pork Chops

Cramer Ag ExpoCramer Ag Expo has been postponed till Thursday May20th, in hopes that COVID 19 restrictions have been lifted and tradeshows are allowed.All SASK Health protocols and guidelines will be followed; booths will be distanced, one way directional aisles, hand sanitizing stations, mandatory masks, limited attendance. Plus large outside tent to allow for extra space.Modified

4 02, 2021

International Trade Demand Drives up Pricing

When it comes to international trade trying to understand how the intricacies of trade work is frankly impossible, at least for a neophyte like myself, although I try.At the heart of trade one hopes the key principle of supply and demand remain a foundational concept.The greater the demand for a product and the lower

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4 02, 2021

Manitoba Pork GM Highlights the Last 16 Years

Andrew Dickson, the retiring general manager of Manitoba Pork, said the public’s understanding and appreciation of the pork sector’s economic contributions to the provincial economy had increased substantially over the past 16 years. Manitoba Pork represents the interests of the province’s 600 swine operations. Dickson, who retired on January 29 after 16 years as the GM,

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4 02, 2021

The New Normal?

Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but what is unseen. For

4 02, 2021

PHC Contest

In Honour of Prairie Hog Country turning 25, this editions contest is going to test your memory of past articles that have appeared in previous editions. Match the quote or description with the person/event/place/thing. Complete list of answers below. On separate piece of paper write question number down with your answer. Some questions might

4 02, 2021

Creation of Pork Promotion and Research Agency Among 2020 Highlight

Mark Ferguson, general manager of Sask Pork, said creating a Canadian Pork Promotion and Research Agency is among the pork sector’s more important accomplishments during 2020. Late in 2020, Canada’s Agriculture Minister announced the creation of the CPPRA to manage the collection and use of a levy to promote pork’s marketing and production, develop new

4 02, 2021

Farmers Say the New Carbon Tax Plan Could Destroy Their Farms 

When Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on Dec. 10, 2020, the national carbon tax would skyrocket to $170 per tonne by 2030, only ten years away but escalating each year; the Ag Twitter community voiced their various objections.  One national newspaper headline said Canadians couldn’t afford to pay an extra $27 each time they fill

4 02, 2021

On The Edge With Siemens Says

Milestones involving the farmingand farm media business  I will mark four milestones this year, 75 years old in October, 50 years in the media business in April, and most of them as an advocate for the farmer, and telling the story of farming one farmer and farm supplier at a time. One more not so