Keystone Agricultural Producers is calling for immediate intervention by the federal and provincial governments to address what’s being described as the worst crisis in the pork industry in Canadian history.
Keystone Agricultural Producers is calling for immediate intervention by the federal and provincial governments to address the worst crisis in the pork industry in Canadian history.
Canada’s Agriculture Minister says Growing Forward 2 will continue to provide a full slate of business risk management programs while offering greater flexibility to tailor strategic initiatives to regional needs.
Manitobans are invited to enjoy a day in the country and fun on the farm by visiting any of the more than 50 host farm families at this year’s Open Farm Day on Sunday, Sept. 16.
The manager of industry and policy analysis with the Saskatchewan Pork Development Board is predicting a return to profitability within the western Canadian hog industry by next May.
The Canadian Swine Health Board reports the response to a new national communications network for swine practitioners has been positive.
A soil scientist with the University of Manitoba says diet is one of the factors that will influence nutrient levels contained in composted livestock manure.
The Canadian Swine Health Intelligence Network reports over half of the swine veterinarians in Canada took part in the first round of surveys conducted as part of a new swine disease surveillance and response initiative.
Reduced U.S. corn production due to drought combined with increasing demand for corn for ethanol is expected to shift the feed cost advantage for swine production back to western Canada in the coming year.
A swine nutritionist with the Prairie Swine Centre reports pork producers are sacrificing growth rate in order to save money on feed ingredients.