News - Agriculture

The Saskatchewan Pork Development Board says a shortage of hogs to fill available western Canada pork processing capacity and planned expanded U.S. pork processing capacity are creating new opportunity western Canadian pork producers.

The governments of Canada and Manitoba are investing $270,000 in a pilot project to increase the use of pulse flours in the commercial bread-making industry, creating new opportunities to expand markets and value-added processing.

A Saskatchewan based Veterinary Epidemiologist says proposed changes to regulations governing the use of antibiotics in livestock production in Canada will benefit producers.

The Manager Public Relations and Consumer Marketing Programs with Manitoba Pork says the unique flavor and the versatility of bacon continues to drive its popularity among consumers.

Manitoba’s Agriculture Minister is calling for improved funding to ensure the effectiveness of Canada’s Business Risk Management programs under the next Agricultural Policy Framework.

August is Bacon Month in Manitoba and Manitoba Pork is once again inviting bacon lovers in Canada’s bacon capital to enter their contest to win bacon for a year.

The Manager of the Bruce D. Campbell Farm and Food Discovery Centre estimates 350 adults and children per week have visited the centre so far this summer.

Manitoba Agriculture reports the winter wheat and fall rye harvests are now underway across much of the province.

The Manager Public Relations and Consumer Marketing Programs with Manitoba Pork is inviting consumers to think about and enjoy bacon during August, Bacon Month in Manitoba.

Manitoba Agriculture reminds producers who choose to burn crop residue that authorization is required beginning Aug. 1 until Nov. 15.