During the cold winter months, farmers may be working outdoors in adverse conditions for extended periods of time. Being exposed to extreme cold poses a dangerous situation in which workers can become chilled. The combination of low temperatures and wind chill puts anyone working outdoors at an increased risk of becoming frostbitten or suffering from hypothermia. Frostbite can cause permanent tissue damage and, in severe cases, gangrene. Additionally, more than 700 people die from hypothermia each year in the United States, and the number of injuries related to cold weather is even higher. Dressing appropriately for the weather is one of the best ways to stay safe and warm when working outdoors this winter. Tips to stay warm in winter weather Wearing layers of clothing is a good way to help regulate your body temperature when working in extreme cold. Your outer layer of clothing should have a hood and be windresistant. If you wear one heavy outer layer, you may start to sweat. Try usi
Read MoreSeptember shipments of US pork to Mexico climbed 16% from a year ago to 106,472 mt, while value soared to $259.6 million – up 26% and the highest on record, according to a recent market report from US Meat Export Federation (USMEF). Despite heightened competition from Brazilian pork, exports through the first three quarters of the year were 4% above last year’s record pace in volume (888,077 mt) and 8% higher in value ($2.04 billion). Led by growth in Honduras and Guatemala, pork exports to Central America continued to shine in September, climbing 5% to 13,514 mt, while value increased 6% to $44.5 million. Through September, exports to the region soared 20% above last year’s record pace in volume (131,771 mt) and were 23% higher in value ($422 million). For the third consecutive month, September pork exports to South Korea trended higher than a year ago, with shipments up 12% in volume (11,311 mt) and 7% in value ($38.1 million). January-September shipments to Korea were down 7% at
Read MoreAlberta Pork is encouraging producers to join Stock Talks sessions to share insights with municipalities and strengthen collaboration for the future of agriculture across the province
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