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A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine with Southwest Vet Services suggests the lessons learned in dealing with Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea can be applied to other diseases that affect swine.

The Chair of the Banff Pork Seminar says the 2018 edition of the annual event was a tremendous success attracting a sold out audience.

The General Manager of Manitoba Pork says elected U.S. state officials and agricultural leaders he has talked to want to see the North American Free Trade Agreement improved in a way that will increase the volumes of trade among the U.S. Canada and Mexico.

The Executive Director of the Canadian Pork Council says support among state agriculture and rural leaders for maintaining the North American Free Trade Agreement remains strong.

An Agricultural Economist with Farm Credit Canada says a strengthening world economy is creating new opportunities for Canada’s producers and processors of food products and retailers.

The author of the “View from the Ranch Porch” blog says most consumers are interested in how the food they eat is produced and are looking for someone who can answer their questions.

The Chair of the 2018 Banff Pork Seminar says this year’s event will cover topics ranging from increased public scrutiny of the pork sector to labor to swine health and antibiotic use.

Manitoba’s Agriculture Minister says there is an opportunity to make an already strong relationship among provincial and state agriculture and rural leaders even stronger.

An Agricultural Economist with Farm Credit Canada suggests changing food trends and demand for new and different food products is creating new economic opportunities for Canadian food producers, food processors and food retailers.

The Manager of Risk Management with h@ms Marketing Services says 2018 is shaping up to be a good year for pork producers.