Greetings, as I am penning this on a Sunday afternoon after returning to my desk from camping. Was a beautiful +26 yesterday so just had to go. Coming home today was a reminder that we have so So SO very much to be thankful for, combines were busy in almost every field we drove by. Like everywhere some crops are looking better then others, and there was harvest dust hanging in the air. We live in a country where we are able to worship without being chastised or looked down upon. While some have more struggles then others, we have roofs over our heads, food in our bellies and surrounded by those we love and care about.
I wish each and every one of you a very blessed Thanksgiving.
This issue has the latest details on the recently released Canadian Invasive Wild Pig Strategy Report, from Animal Health Canada. Including how Canada has set goals to handle the Wild Boar problem.
In addition some new pig research from the University of Calgary, pressures producers are facing with trade/animal care/disease, strengthing Manitoba – Iowa ties, hog markets, follow up from ag minters meeting and so so much more.
Fall meetings and ag sessions are starting, many great events to help keep your barn managers and staff up to date with latest trends and techniques. The full list, dates and locations can be found under Pork Chops.
We also have a few trade shows, coming up – both are sold out. First, Alberta Livestock Expo in Lethbridge October 15th & 16th. Followed by the newly rebranded Brandon Hog & Poultry Show in Brandon on December 9th. Both shows will have a pork quality competition with a great opportunity to show how the hog sector helps local charities.
Registration is now open for Banff Pork Seminar, some of the key note and breakout session speakers have been listed. For all the latest details check out their website banffpork.ca
Saskatchewan Pork Symposium online registration is also open, it will be taking place in Saskatoon November 4th & 5th.
The Alberta Pork Congress will hold its Annual General Meeting virtually this year, on Friday October 31st beginning at 9am, at the conclusion of the short meeting will be the first opportunity to pick your booth space for the 2026 Alberta Pork Congress. Watch your inbox for details.
For the upcoming December/January editions I will print over 1000 extra copies, as 800 of them will be in every attendee bag at Banff Pork Seminar and 225 will accompany me to the Brandon show. This is a great opportunity to reach beyond the regular 3435 hog producers and fellow industry peeps on our mail list.
As always, I am only a phone call or email away. Prairie Hog Country, Box 5536, Leduc, Alberta
T9E 2A1, 780.986.0962, fax 780.980.9640 or email:
hogcountry@shaw.ca
Talk to you in December. •