You can be a Canadian Hogger . . .

If you ever wanted to experience life like that portrayed on American Hogger, head to BC. The province has declared open season on feral pigs. Read the story in The Western Producer.
Get your pink jeep wrangler ready!

Smart phone friendly updates

Please be patient over the next few weeks as slowly (but surely) transitions are made so EverythingAngus.com & all our websites become more smart phone & tablet friendly. This is all a very steep learning curve for an old dog! Finger tappers stay tuned for some new interactive content written in the latest geek language.

Chuckwagon racing enthusiasts: tune to Rural Radio on SiriusXM

The WPCA (World Professional Chuckwagon Association) has announced a new major broadcast partnership with Chuckwagon Radio Network Ltd. & Rural Radio on SiriusXM Channel 80. Read the details.

Move over bacon - beef "Schmacon" is almost here!

A lighter, leaner version of bacon made of beef will be available in retail stores in the US by the end of this year. "Schmacon" looks like bacon and gets crispy like bacon, according to the Beef Checkoff. The best news? A serving contains 30 calories (bacon 60-90), 2 grams of fat (4.5-7 for bacon) & 60 mg sodium (bacon: 190-360).  Read the story on Meat.Poultry.com and hope it makes it north of the 49th too.

What the competition is thinking

Interesting read on page 14 of the February issue of Simmental Country.

Been there, done that: Facebook a has-been

Just when a person finally figures out a piece of ever-changing technology it suddenly becomes so yesterday. A new study in the UK says Facebook is "dead & buried" except for older generations. Unfortunately this still doesn't mean actual face-to-face verbal conversations are back in vogue. See the news story HERE.

Winter is here before winter

Isn't the first day of winter Dec. 21? Someone forgot to tell mother nature.
Some of the drifts we are contending with in Southern Alberta (the bales are 2 high & the top row had to be dug out). Come on Chinook!
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Combines for Cures (up close & personal)

This Combines for Cures video really touches home at EverythingAngus.com - you may recognize one of the survivors featured. Whether you have access to a "man-van" or not in your community, the message is clear - a simple 5 minute blood test could save your life. Go get 'er done!

Ben Mulroney and Bob Blumer Showing Goats at the Royal

Showing is showing - no matter the species. The moral of the story? Something every 4-H kid across the country already knows . . . watch and find out!

Farmers to be stars at the movies

Watch the trailer for "Farmland The Movie" due for release Spring 2014. The documentary chronicles the next generation of American farmers and ranchers from across the United States. The file is directed by multiple award winner James Moll of Allentown Productions.