Government invests in competitiveness of hog industry
The Government of Canada is once again supporting the livestock industry as they develop a national traceability system.
New environmental regulations force Manitoba pork producers out of business
A Neepawa, Manitoba area farmer is blaming new provincial environmental restrictions on livestock operations for his farm’s decision to exit the hog industry.
Production costs expected to determine profitability for hogs this winter
A U.S. based agricultural economist projects production costs, particularly feed costs, will be the biggest factor affecting profitability in the North American hog industry this winter.
Manitoba government endorses all risk mortality insurance for hog sector
The government of Manitoba is expressing its support for the creation of all risk mortality insurance for the hog sector.
Cattle and pork producers have more time to repay cash advances
Some cattle and hog producers facing hard financial times now have extra time to repay cash advances under the Advance Payment Program (APP).
Improved hog markets fuel increased hog equipment sales
The managing director of Crystal Springs Hog Equipment says improved optimism in the North American hog industry is fueling improved sales of hog equipment.
Moratorium expected to limit hog producers' ability to adopt environment technologies
A researcher with the University of Manitoba says the moratorium on hog industry expansion imposed on much of Manitoba could limit producers’ ability to adopt technologies designed to ensure environmental sustainability.
Reduced feed costs expected to improve hog sector profitability
Informa Economics expects reduced feed costs to help improve profitability within the hog sector.
Value of Canadian dollar expected to impact Canadian hog industry profitability
Informa Economics says the value of the Canadian dollar will be a key factor influencing the profitability of Canadian pork producers in the coming months.
Hog market outlook impoves
The Saskatchewan Pork Development Board reports the market outlook for hogs for the coming months is better than it’s for the past three years.
