Banff Springs Hotel Conference Centre, plenary session II
Sylvan Charlebois
Frozen digits and dismal markets did little to deter the distinct aura of optimism among the 739 people who attended Banff Pork Seminar early in January.Delegates, sponsors, exhibitors, speakers, organizers, staff and volunteers started arriving on Tuesday, January 9, with the mercury dropping below -30C and
Greetings in the first edition of 2024, Prairie Hog Country’s 28th year. I am so excited to be bringing you the latest hog news and information for another calendar year. Thanks so very much for your continued support, encouragement, readership and financial support through advertising which enables me to print and mail out every
Ingredients4 pork loin centre chops,boneless, about ¾-inch / 1.875 cm thickSalt, ground black pepper and paprika for seasoning1 Tbsp / 15 mL canola oil1 cup / 250 mL apple cider or apple juice¼ cup / 50 mL pure maple syrup2 Tbsp / 30 mL Dijon mustard1 small, red skinned apple, cored and sliced into
Award winner Donald Leung, Photo courtesy of Debra Marshall
Award Of DistinctionThe Saskatchewan Pork Development board is taking a moment to recognize someone who has made a significant and lasting impact on the industry in our province and his legacy will be continued in the years and decades ahead.With Donald Leung being honoured as the
Brandon Hog & Livestock ExpoThe one day Brandon Hog & Livestock Expo will take place Wednesday December 13th at the Keystone Centre in Brandon from 10am – 5pm. The show will include a Pork Quality competition. •
Banff Pork SeminarBanff Pork Seminar will return to the Castle in the Rockies January 9 – 11, 2024.
In a world where we are more connected than ever before – from jet flights to cellphone connections – one might logically think trade would be a standardized and simple thing.That should be especially true when considering agricultural commodities.While there might be issues regarding the standard and quality of how a refrigerator or car
The human spirit is drawn to be guided by a motto. A short sentence or phrase expressing a rule of sensible behavior. Here are some examples. Be the change you wish to see in the world. Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you’ll land among the stars. When life gives you lemons,
Minnesota, North Dakota and Montana are guarding their border against wild boars from Canada, reports the Globe and Mail.Wild pigs roaming Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba pose a new threat because they are often crossbreeds that combine the survival skills of wild Eurasian boar with the size and high fertility of domestic swine to create
Cam Dahl
Manitoba Pork held its annual Fall Producer Meetings in November, with the East District meeting in Niverville and the West District and Hutterite Brethren members meeting in Portage. Despite weather conditions, both meetings had great attendance and featured presentations on issues in Manitoba and trade-related concerns.Manitoba Pork general manager Cam Dahl highlighted
Harry’s favourite park – Bethel Heritage Park
He failed English in Grade 11, and then became one of Manitoba and Western Canada’s most well-known and highly-regarded agricultural journalists.On a sunny morning in July, Harry Siemens is relaxing in Winkler’s immaculate Bethel Heritage Park, built on the former site of the hospital where he and his
