Canada’s firm stance on defending its supply management system is emerging as a flashpoint in already strained trade relations with the United States, potentially complicating efforts to prevent a new 35 percent U.S. tariff on Canadian goods set to take effect August 1, 2025.U.S. President Donald Trump’s renewed tariff threat has reignited longstanding tensions
Maria Champagne with AgSafe Alberta fits Michael Javate properly with a N95 mask.
It was bitterly clear to Michael Javate the importance of a proper fitting face mask. Moments before Maria Champagne of AgSafe Alberta sprayed a bitter scent into a cover over his head designed to test the fit of face masks.Instantly Javate’s face
This joint-letter urges Prime Minister Mark Carney to prioritize and recognize the critical role agriculture agri-food play in Canada’s economic future. Our sector contributes nearly $150 billion to the national GDP, supports 2.3 million jobs across rural and urban communities, and is the largest manufacturing sector in the country.Together, our industries have real potential
Cam Dahl
Several Manitoba hog producers say the recent MPLF producer meeting ranks among the best in years, thanks to the direct approach from Denis Oregon of Canada Packers. Producers welcomed his tone and direction as the company works to rebuild the Brandon processing plant and create a new model for working with suppliers.One producer
The CFA Board with René Roy and Keith Currie shaking hands at the CFA Summer Meeting.
The Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA), representing over 190,000 Canadian farmers and farm families, has welcomed the Canadian Pork Council (CPC) as its newest member. This move reinforces unified advocacy on critical agricultural issues. The move signals a strategic
Paul Marchand
Paul Marchand, Senior Risk Management Analyst with H@ms Marketing Services, says Canada’s pork producers aren’t facing direct tariff impacts yet. Still, the biggest risk remains if U.S. pork becomes a target of foreign retaliation.“We’re not seeing any tariffs on pork under the Canada-U.S.-Mexico trade deal,” said Marchand. “That’s the shield holding so far.
Environmental testing helps pork producers focus their time and resources where it counts most, especially in preventing the spread of Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea (PED).Dr. Lisa Becton, Associate Director of the Swine Health Information Center (SHIC), says producers are making progress on PED, but transport-related contamination remains a big issue.“PED cases are down on farms
Shalimar Martin, Graeme McDermid, Jennie McEwan of South West Vets believe theirartificial intelligence program will help hog producers become more efficient and catch health and feed problems early.
An Ontario company is pulling together eight software programs already used in hog barns onto a single platform and use artificial intelligence to analyze data and identify
Input from producers, stakeholders, and the public will shape the updated Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Pigs in Canada.The National Farm Animal Care Council (NFACC) launched the code update in mid-May, starting with a top-of-mind survey that closed June 4. Jackie Wepruk, Division Director of NFACC, said the results will
Rising Star Award – Dr. Rienske Mortier sponsored by Alberta Pork Congress
Farm Team Award – Milford Colony sponsored by Prairie Livestock Vets
Farm Team Award – Rimbeek (Sunterra) sponsored by Alberta Pork
Industry Innovation Award – Pine Haven Farms (Prairie Farm Foods) sponsored by Accelerated Ag
Lifetime Achievement Award – Dr. Frank Novak sponsored by Bio –
