The Senate in Ottawa is rife with several bills passed by the House of Commons that the agricultural sector is grappling with, causing some heavy concerns that could involve trade and key agriculture sectors.The Canadian agri-food producers commend the Senate Foreign Affairs and International Trade Committee for amending Bill C-282 so that it does

Rick Préjet

Rick Préjet, a hog producer from Notre Dame de Lourdes, MB, and chair of the Manitoba Pork Council, addressed producers during the MPC meeting in Niverville, MB. Highlighting Manitoba’s leadership in the hog sector, Préjet emphasized the importance of maintaining a strong national presence and fostering international relationships, particularly with U.S. producers and

Grower barn

Loose Sow Housing

Lucas Maendel, the right hand to the hog boss at Blue Clay Colony near Arnaud, MB, shared his insights on their recently renovated group housing hog barn. Maendel highlighted the renovation’s efficiency and functionality, particularly how the barn’s layout design creates a seamless flow.“It’s well set up,” Maendel noted, “describing the