Collaboration was the main message at Alberta Pork’s annual general meeting held November 20, in Calgary, said its executive director.Speakers were expected to focus on collaboration within the supply chain to raise the awareness of pork, said Darcy Fitzgerald.“That is a big thing for us, to work across the country and create greater awareness.
Rick Bergman
Rick Bergman, vice-chair of Manitoba Pork, laid out the pressures facing Manitoba’s hog sector and the work needed to protect its future. He said the province exports about 90 percent of its pork, so any disruption hits producers immediately. Open markets keep barns operating, plants running, and communities employed.Bergman said challenges grew far
The new entrance will have a fumigation room, twodanish entries, showers and an office to ensuretop-notch biosecurity.
The colony took advantage of the renovation to replace their 30 year old pressure washing system. The new pressure washing system and hot water boiler with tank is used floor heating on the office and shower area and
Daryl Possberg, Levi Soltys and Toby Tschetter
The clock is ticking on hog barns having to be reconfigured to provide group housing.While July 2029 seems distant, in the world of renovating barns, it is two years away, according to experts at the Saskatchewan Pork Industry Symposium on Nov. 4-5 in Saskatoon.Three speakers shed light on
Lindsey Case
A major hurdle has been crossed to bring genetically-edited pigs to market. In April, the United States Food and Drug Administration gave the green light to marketing PRRS-resistant pigs in the United States. Colombia, Brazil, Argentina and Dominican Republic followed suit.Health Canada will make the decision here. The research is said to be
Brett Stuart
Despite the rhetoric from President Donald Trump, United States tariffs haven’t had the impact that was feared on Canadian hog producers.Those words came from Brett Stuart, who spoke at the Saskatchewan Pork Industry Symposium on Nov. 4-5 in Saskatoon.Stuart, who lives in Idaho, co-founded Global AgriTrends in 2006, and has travelled to six
Good day, yesterday, from when I am penning this I was in Calgary for the Alberta Pork AGM – the theme of the day was collaboration, it is a simple word but oh so very important. To work together to promote and strengthen the hog sector, from producers to processors to retailers to Federal
Red Wattle, photo courtesy of Hogs and Horns Homestead
Rare swine breeds in Canada are getting rarer, and that is troubling for the breeders who remain in terms of finding unrelated bloodlines.“I would say across all the (rare) breeds they’re facing similar problems,” said Heritage Livestock Canada Chair Rebecca Lange.Rare breeds of particular interest to
Ingredients
6 Canadian farmer sausage pattiesCanola oil for frying6 eggs
Assembly:
6 English muffins, split and toastedMayonnaise, for spreadingHot sauce (optional)6 slices cheddar cheeseground black pepper12 butter lettuce leaves or small green leaf lettuce leaves12 tomato slices6 strips bacon, cooked
Directions
Preheat large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry sausage patties until lightly browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes
Partners In Progress Golf Tournament Raises Funds for Cancer Care MB FoundationThe Partners in Progress golf tournament that was held on July 22nd, 2025.The goal of the day was of course to raise funds for Cancer Care Manitoba Foundation – with 100% of the funds staying within the province to help cancer patients and
