Pigs run through the weighing station during a demonstration at the Glenlea Research Station. | Geralyn Wichers photo

Porcus Optimus nears prime time

Glacier FarmMedia – The three metal-framed stations in the pig barn conjure the image of a starting gate at the Kentucky Derby. A pen opens. For a minute, the air is full of galloping hoofs and excited grunts. Twenty pigs between the dividers, through three short isles equipped with lights and cameras and pool in […] Read more

Gathering weight data is the first step for beef farmers who want to manage their herd more precisely. | File photo

VIDEO: Evaluating cattle on a five-point scale

Glacier FarmMedia – Gathering weight data is the first step for beef farmers who want to manage their herd more precisely. Purchasing a scale to gather that data is the first step, said Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture livestock and feed specialists at the Livestock Agtech Happy Hour at Ag In Motion. Scales can help gather […] Read more