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8 02, 2024

Wellwood Colony of Ninette Wins the Grand Champion Pork Quality Competition at Hog and Livestock Expo in Brandon

Wellwood Colony taking 4th place and Grand Champion, donating all their winnings to Christian AidMinistry.

Brandon Hog & Livestock Show is an industry trade fair focusing on the needs of today’s pork and livestock producers. This agricultural show, with exhibits featuring the latest developments in hog production techniques, took place December 13, 2023, at the

8 02, 2024

Manitoba Farmer Wellness Program Breaks Ground, Expands Mental Health Support to Farm Employees

In a groundbreaking move, the Manitoba Farmer Wellness Program (MFWP) proudly announced the extension of its services to encompass farm employees, marking a significant stride in promoting mental wellness and support within the agricultural community.Effective January 1, 2024, the MFWP is broadening its scope to offer six one-on-one, no-cost, and confidential counselling sessions annually.

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8 02, 2024

Nurturing Mental Health in Agriculture:Gerry Friesen and the Manitoba Farm Wellness Program

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In a candid conversation, Gerry Friesen, a farmer and advocate for mental health in the agricultural community, shed light on the Manitoba Farm Wellness program (MFWP). This initiative offers free counselling services to farmers and their families and now extends its support to employees. Friesen, often known as the Recovering Farmer, shared insights

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8 02, 2024

Tracking the Wild: Inside Manitoba’s Squeal on Pigs Campaign withDr. Wayne Lees

Dr. Wayne Lees

In the vast expanses of Manitoba, a battle unfolds against an invasive menace – wild pigs. Dr. Wayne Lees, the Coordinator of Squeal on Pigs Manitoba, described the heart of this campaign aimed at eliminating these nocturnal marauders wreaking havoc on crops’ natural habitats and posing disease threats to livestock.Dr. Lees categorically

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8 02, 2024

Finding Profit in 2024 – Manitoba Farmers’ Costs of Production

Darren Bond

Darren Bond, a farm management specialist at Manitoba Agriculture, outlined the 2024 outlook for farmers at the St. Jean Farm Days in early January.Bond, known for his insightful analysis, dove into the challenges awaiting farmers in the coming year.Bond painted a challenging year ahead, with profit margins anticipated to tighten, possibly reverting to

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8 02, 2024

OLYMEL CUTS BACK

Olymel yard in Red Deer, Alberta

Independent producers will be spared any impact from cutbacks announced in January at Olymel’s Red Deer processing plant, says a company spokesperson.Corporate Communications Director Audrey Giboulet, in a statement to news media on January 4, said the plant was overstaffed by 200 people, anticipating that 100 staff would be

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8 02, 2024

Proposition 12 Unveiled: A Deep Dive into Animal Agriculture Regulations with Hannah Thompson-Weeman

Hannah Thompson-Weeman

In California’s Proposition 12, legislation aiming to reshape the landscape of animal agriculture, Hannah Thompson-Weeman, the president and CEO of the Animal Agriculture Alliance, takes center stage.“Nearly 23 days into its implementation, Proposition 12 has cast a shadow of uncertainty, prompting more questions than answers.”Thompson-Weeman sets the stage by unravelling the reactions from

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8 02, 2024

Saskatoon Swine Scientists Strut Their Stuff

(L-R) Karolina Steinerová, Carmen Cole and Yolande Seddon

Researchers from the Prairie Swine Centre chose the opening day of the Banff Pork Seminar to showcase their work in improving animal welfare along the pork value chain.Partners in Canada’s swine industry are challenged to increase output and meet animal welfare and environmental sustainability targets, while remaining

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8 02, 2024

Conestoga Meats: Setting The Stage For Progress

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Prairie hog producers have been getting a consistent message since December of 1998, when the entire industry seemed poised on the verge of collapse.During the ensuing 25 years, through crash and recovery, disease threats and political upheaval, industry leaders have stressed the need

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8 02, 2024

Inspiring Innovation & Awards

Genomics Panel (L-R) Jack Dekkers, Egbert Knol, Pat Charagu and Bob Kemp

Putting the newest products and ideas in front of the people who can use them is a primary function of the awards program at Banff Pork Seminar. The 2024 award, including the George Foxcroft Lectureship, the R.O. Ball Young Scientist Award and the