8 10, 2026

Veterinarian Must Speak for the Pig, Carr Says

Veterinarians and pork producers share responsibility for animal health. Still, they do not always approach pigs from the same position, according to Dr. John Carr, a world livestock consultant, veterinarian and lecturer based in Brisbane, Australia.Carr said the producer must manage the entire farming business, including finances, labour, facilities, feed costs and long-term survival.

8 10, 2026

Manitoba Pork Watches U.S. Country-of-Origin Label Push

A renewed push for mandatory country-of-origin labelling in the United States raises concerns for Manitoba hog producers who depend heavily on an integrated North American pork industry.Cam Dahl, General Manager of Manitoba Pork, says the issue deserves close attention because Manitoba already knows what mandatory Country of Origin Labelling, commonly called MCOOL, can mean

8 10, 2026

Pork Research Hub Launched to Gather Material From Across Canada

The Pork Research Hub is a new national platform connecting Canada’s pork sector with research, innovation and practical knowledge.The bilingual national platform connecting Canada’s pork sector with research, innovation and practical knowledge was created through a partnership between Swine Innovation Porc (SIP), Prairie Swine Centre (PSC), the Centre de développement du porc du Québec

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8 10, 2026

Ottawa Invests $3.1 Million in Faster Swine Disease Testing

Agriculture Minister Heath: Federal Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Heath MacDonald

The federal government is investing up to $3.1 million to improve how Canada detects and tracks diseases affecting pigs.Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Heath MacDonald announced the funding at the Atlantic Veterinary College in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. The Canadian Pork Council will administer the project,

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8 10, 2026

Teamwork is the key

Spruit Farms Staff: L-R Laura Meyer, barn manager – Elizabeth – Edwin & Sandra Spruit owners – Roger – Tyler – Jessica – Angela – Anne – Gerry and Jonathan.

It was a hot, sunny Thursday just outside of Red Deer when I was at Spruit Farms to film the Farm Team award winner video

8 10, 2026

From the publishers desk,

Good day, as I am penning this note, it is a beautiful typical fall day, starting at +4 going up to +20. Great fall harvest weather, you can see, smell and taste combine dust in the air.Included in this edition is coverage on the latest (fluid) tariffs, a profile on team work, celebrating the latest

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5 08, 2026

Balsamic Pork Chops with Peaches

Ingredients4 fresh peaches, skin-on, ripe but slightly firm2 tablespoons light brown sugar2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar4 boneless pork chops (about ¾ inch thick)Olive oil1 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon Italian seasoningSalt and black pepper, to taste3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided⅓ cup chicken broth (plus more if needed)3 sprigs fresh thyme3 sprigs fresh rosemaryBalsamic glaze, for serving

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5 08, 2026

Kudos

Gather, Grill, Give BackGather, Grill, Give Back: HyLife Fires Up “Grillin’ for Good” Charity BBQ Circuit Across ManitobaThis summer, HyLife took the grill on the road. The company is launching Grillin’ for Good, a travelling charity BBQ circuit that will bring chef-prepared meals featuring HyLife Premium Pork to select locations across Manitoba. Designed as

5 08, 2026

Pork Chops

Hutterite Manufacturing & Associate ExpoThe Hutterite Manufacturing & Associate Expo is a unique shopping experience where you can find a variety of household, farming, and building supplies made with unbeatable quality.From farming supplies including kitchen and bath cabinets, metal fabrication, metal roofing and siding, and so much more! This is a must-visit event for

5 08, 2026

Groaning in Expectation

Backache. Stomach ache. Headache. Toothache. Heartache. Bellyache. Wherever we ache we sigh with a chorus of groans.St. Paul tells of how we groan. “For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing to the glory that will be revealed in us” (Rom 8:18). He relates to the groans of