In a recent announcement, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack finalized a rule to align the voluntary “Product of USA” label claim with consumer understanding. Vilsack emphasized the importance of consumer protection and marketplace fairness, stating, “Today’s announcement is a vital step toward consumer protection and builds on the Biden-Harris Administration’s work
The FAO, World Food Program and Ministry of Agrarian Policy of Ukraine arelaunching a program to help farmers from Mykolaiv clear agricultural land affectedby military operations.
Mike Lee publishes the Black Sea Crop Forecasts, which include independent analysis and agribusiness news from Ukraine, Russia, Moldova, Romania, Kazakhstan, and Belarus. His latest issue reports on the
The Red Deer installment of the Alberta Pork Regional Meetings, Stephen Heckbert speaking to attendees. Photo courtesy of Alberta Pork
Input is being sought for a new national strategy tightening the binds between provincial pork boards and the Canadian Pork Council.Stephen Heckbert, now in his second year as CPC’s executive director, took an opportunity to
René Roy, Chair of the Canadian Pork Council (CPC), stood amidst a gathering of industry leaders, dignitaries, and government officials to celebrate the inauguration of the new Indo-Pacific Agriculture and Agri-Food Office
In the bustling heart of Manila, amidst the vibrant tapestry of cultures and commerce, a significant milestone for the Canadian pork industry unfolded.
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
