News - Agriculture

A Consultant with the HR Basics says, when interviewing job applicants, it’s critical to ask only questions that focus on the job and that do not violate the Human Rights Code.

An Applied Meat Scientist with PIC North America says the trend toward reducing the level of fat in pork has reversed in order to improve eating quality.

The Manitoba government and J.R. Simplot Company announced a major investment and expansion in the company’s Manitoba-based operations near Portage la Prairie.

The General Manager of Topigs Norsvin Canada says when planning the construction of a new swine barn open communication with neighbors and with the public is critical.

The Manager of Quality Assurance and Animal Care Programs with Manitoba Pork says the more robust the design of the group sow housing system, the fewer problems the producer will have to overcome through management.

A partner with SKU Foods says in order to maintain markets the pork sector needs to be ready to respond to changing consumer buying habits.

An Animal Health Surveillance Veterinarian with Manitoba Agriculture says time will tell whether PED will ultimately be eliminated from Manitoba.

Manitoba’s Minister of Agriculture remains optimistic that support from within the United States for the North American Free Trade Agreement will result in a mutually beneficial agreement being reached.

An agricultural blogger, writer and speaker is encouraging those involved in agriculture to come together to counteract the misinformation being proliferated about what, why and how farmers do the things they do.

The General Manager of Manitoba Pork says a combination of factors have come together to justify a period of reinvestment in the province’s pork sector.