Darcy Fitzgerald, executive director of Alberta Pork, Photo courtesy of Alberta Pork
High costs continue to plague a pork production system that should be the envy of the world, says the chair and the executive director of Alberta Pork.The corporation held its 54th Annual General Meeting in Calgary late in November, laying out the realities
Dr. Frank Novak
“If you don’t know where you are, and you don’t know where you’re going, how are you going to know when you get there?”That quote came from a professor when Dr. Frank Novak was a student.The professor’s words hold true, Dr. Novak told those in attendance for his presentation at the Saskatchewan
Jennifer Woods
Jennifer Woods gave those attending the Saskatchewan Pork Industry Symposium a 45-minute course on what makes pigs tick, and how they can best be handled.Officially, her presentation was titled Why Pigs Do What They Do, Not What We Want Them to Do!Much of her presentation was focused on handling pigs in a way
Dr. Julia Keenliside
With the millions of hogs loaded onto trucks every year, it came as a surprise to Dr. Julia Keenliside that there wasn’t more scientific information on the bio-security of load-out.In fact, she found one scientific peer-reviewed research article on the subject. “Load-out” was buried deep down in many stories when it was
Hams Marketing recently organized producer membership meetings in Prairie locations, including Starbuck, MB., Swift Current, SK., and Lethbridge, AB., to foster closer collaboration and understanding within the Western Canadian hog industry. The objective of these gatherings was twofold: to actively seek feedback from hog producers and to provide comprehensive reports back to the same
Outside the new sow processing plant in Moose Jaw, SK
Ribbon Cutting October 27th
Nearly four years after acquiring the shuttered XL/JBS Beef plant west of Moose Jaw, SK, North 49 Foods Ltd. cut the ribbon during a star-studded ceremony on Oct. 27.Allan Leung, CEO of North 49’s parent company Donald’s Fine Foods, and Saskatchewan Premier
Welcome to the sixth and final edition of Prairie Hog Country in 2023. Looking ahead to 2024 will mark the 28th year for Prairie Hog Country. We will continue to be your independent direct connection to the Western Canadian hog sector six times per year. Release dates for next year can be found on
Ingredients1 Tbsp (15 mL) canola oil8 thick cut bacon slices, chopped3 – 4 lbs (1.5 – 2 kg) pork shoulder roast, trimmed and cut into 2 – inch cubes2 large carrots, peeled and cut into chunks20 pearl onions, peeled1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt or to taste1/2 tsp (2 mL) black pepper or to taste4
Lawrence MacAulay Welcomed Back as Ag MinisterFollowing Prime Minster Justin Trudeaus’ cabinet shuffle Lawrence Macaulay once again takes over the role of Minister of Agriculture & Agri-Food. This is a positon he has previously held with PM Trudeau starting back in 2015. •
CAFTA Welcomes New Executive DirectorCanadian Agri-Food Trade Alliance (CAFTA) Members welcomed their
While there are certainly areas of concern these days for agriculture and of course for our world in general, we do have one thing going for us – science is seeking answers.Given time, and sufficient funding, science is likely to come up with answers to many of our concerns.However, how much time is of
