A practical place to start is day one care. Facility setup, attention to sow comfort, and early piglet care all influence a litter’s trajectory. Day one care begins before farrowing even starts, and ...

Since at least the 1960s, porcine ear necrosis (PEN) – also known as ear-tip necrosis – has puzzled veterinarians and producers worldwide. This condition, described as progressive rotting of the ears ...

Painkiller Patch for Pigs. Thursday, March 19, 2026. Experiment aims to improve animal welfare, reduce farmer labour. By John Lovett, University of Arkansas System Division of Agr ...

The fast-paced nature of farming often leaves little time to consider the hazards associated with the profession. Many producers watch family members and employees grow into lifelong roles on the ...

With fertilizer prices fluctuating, nitrogen management has become a key challenge for Ontario corn growers. Decisions about timing, rate, and placement now carry greater weight, affecting yield, ...

A vaccination program is one of the strongest tools that livestock producers can use to prevent disease in their herds. Administering the vaccine can feel like the most critical aspect of a program, ...

Ella Shelton’s journey from the family farm in Ingersoll to the Professional Women’s Hockey League and the Olympic Games is a narrative of deep roots, hard work, and steadfast ambition. Raised as the ...

Farmland is a limited resource, leading to a demand for more productivity from fewer acres. Silvopasture can maximize the use of marginal land and create a mutually beneficial relationship between ...

Digital tools are rapidly transforming how Western Canadian farmers monitor and manage their land, and nowhere is this more visible than in the evolution of farm-based analytics and weather monitoring ...

Farmers are accustomed to planning ahead. They track markets, prepare fields, and anticipate changing weather. Yet when it comes to preparing for one of the most consequential events in their family’s ...

In Forestburg, Alta., Ty Dietrich is redefining genetic excellence in the Angus breed. Recently named Outstanding Young Angus Breeder in 2025, Dietrich has quickly established himself as one of the ...

Ontario’s farming community is mourning the loss of longtime agricultural writer Ralph Gordon Winfield of Glanworth, who passed away at St. Thomas-Elgin General Hospital on Oct. 17 at the age of 85.