Agriculture News Archives

The president of the Iowa Pork Producers Association says challenges facing pork producers are similar on both sides of the Canada U.S. border.

The Saskatchewan Pork Development Board hopes a new certification program will provide western Canadian pork producers a reasonable level of confidence that the pigs they buy are free of PRRS.

Canada Pork International says recapturing lost opportunities within the domestic market will be a key focus of domestic pork promotion efforts over the next few years.

Manitoba’s Minister of Conservation, Bill Blaikie, will be seeking clarity on commitments being made by the province’s pork producers to improve the long term economic and environmental sustainability of their industry.

Manitoba Pork Council reports a generally positive reaction to the release of Manitoba pork producers’ vision for the long term sustainability of pork production within the province.

Prairie farm organizations representing farmers in Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta are calling on the federal government to make meaningful policy changes that will ensure the growth and sustainability of the agricultural sector.

The provincial budget is a disappointment for Manitoba’s beef producers as it failed to announce any specific insurance program for Manitoba’s struggling livestock sector.

A food safety specialist with University of Manitoba is calling for greater cooperation and collaboration among the agencies responsible for food safety in Canada to prevent foodborne illness.

Canada Pork International says changes made by Canadian pork producers over the past number of years have well positioned the Canadian pork industry to maximize opportunities on the export market.

Manitoba’s pork producers have voted to accept a plan to restructure the organization that represents their interests.