News - Agriculture

A Senior Risk Management Analyst with HAMS Marketing Services says the uncertainty created by the Trump administration’s on again off again tariff war has had a minimal impact on live hog prices.

Amid a simmering global trade war, a former Manitoba Liberal leader is calling on Canadian agriculture to put a greater emphasis on supplying more of Canada’s food needs, adding more value to Canadian agricultural products within Canada and diversifying Canada’s export markets.

The Associate Director of the Swine Health Information Center says the onset of warmer weather offers pork producers an opportunity to take steps to improve the biosecurity of their farms.

A partner with Polar Pork says, while Canada and Mexico were spared, reciprocal tariffs imposed last week by the U.S. on its trading partners and the uncertainty they create could help trigger a global recession.

The Manitoba government will provide farmers and producers with more than $150 million in supports, including $10 million to match federal AgriStability funding.

A Risk Management Analyst with HAMS Marketing Services warns retaliatory duties imposed on U.S. pork in response to the Trump Administration’s tariff threats will have a far more negative effect on Canadian market hog prices than U.S. duties on imports from Canada.

A retired southwestern Manitoba butcher suggests to minimize food waste and stretch their food dollar amid rising food costs, consumers should buy products on sale that can be frozen, buy products that can be used within a day or two of purchase, and pay close attention to best before dates.

The Swine Health Information Center suggests, with warmer temperatures on their way, spring is a good time to start making plans for eliminating pathogens from the farm.

The Swine Health Information Center (SHIC) has added a new “facilities” category to its domestic swine disease monitoring report to help pork producers and veterinarians keep on top of disease transmission risks due to environmental contamination.

A former Manitoba Deputy Premier is calling on government and business to adopt a “Team Canada” approach that focusses on trade with countries that want to do business with Canada.