After returning from a spring meeting in Swift Current, SK, with members of the h@ms Marketing Services Co-op, general manager Bill Alford reported a positive outlook for 2024 from the perspective of their producers. There is notable relief regarding the input costs of raising market hogs, and prices are favourable.“As a result, this year’s
Lars Brunse
Lars Brunse, speaking at the recent Manitoba Swine Seminar in Winnipeg, MB, a seasoned expert from Best Farm in Denmark, took the stage in the vibrant hall filled with eager farmers and enthusiasts. His voice, infused with decades of experience, echoed through the room, conveying inspiration and possibility.“I’ve spent over 30 years in
Grant Melnychuk
Grant Melnychuk, Director of Sustainable Development, Research, and Data Management, stood before a room filled with industry stakeholders at the two-day Manitoba Swine Seminar in Winnipeg, MB, Feb 7 and 8, ready to deliver an insightful update on the economic landscape of Manitoba’s hog sector. With precision and clarity, Melnychuk embarked on a
In response to Great Britain’s stance on trade negotiations, the Canadian Pork Council (CPC) has announced its participation in the “Say No to a Bad Deal” coalition, advocating for renegotiations of the United Kingdom’s ascension to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). This move underscores the CPC’s commitment to safeguarding the
Janelle Hamblin, Director of Swine Health
Jenelle Hamblin, the Director of Swine Health with Manitoba Pork, highlighted that the lessons learned from the 2021-2022 Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea (PED) outbreak in Manitoba are aiding pork producers in preparing for future outbreaks. The last major PED outbreak in the province started in October 2021 and reached its
The final nail has been driven and the first of the new boys are getting cozy in the latest expansion at a boar stud east of Fort McLeod, Alberta.Andrew Beusekom founded Magnum Swine Genetics in 1996, starting with 34 spaces for premium boars that would supply fresh semen for independent hog farms. The stud
Greetings, as I am penning this a light dusting of snow is coming down, unlike other parts of Alberta we have not received the amount of snow over past few days. But we definitely need moisture, with the authorities already talking about fire bans even some fires that are still burning underground and water levels
Ingredients4 – 6 Canadian pork loin centre cut orfast-fry chops, boneless, well-trimmed2 Tbsp (30 mL) mayonnaise2 Tbsp (30 mL) Dijon mustard1 egg, lightly beaten2 Tbsp (30 mL) water1 cup (250 mL) panko crumbs1 tsp (5 mL) lemon zest1 tsp (5 mL) dried sage leaves1/2 tsp (2 mL) ground black pepper1 Tbsp (15 mL) butter1
Billboards Raise AwarenessNow that’s a PIG-ture perfect bill-BOAR-d to remind you to Squeal on Pigs!Wild boar at large are present in Alberta and can devastate crops, predate on wildlife and livestock, and are hosts to 89 different diseases that can affect livestock, humans, and wildlife! The Wild Boar at Large Control Team operates to
With the new year upon us it should be a time of some optimism if only because it is a clean slate on the calendar.That is probably especially true for farmers.While the last part of 2023 and the scant snow we had might be concerning, the January snow fall may just provide early spring
