While there are other influences on commodity prices, government posturing and import barriers among them, supply and demand is still the biggest, and the truest element affecting prices. And this fall the supply of cereal grains and oilseeds certainly appears destined to tighten significantly. We are of course aware of the impact of the long hot,
Mark Ferguson, the general manager of Sask Pork, said Saskatchewan could go from the lowest cost region to feed pigs to the highest, as pork producers rely more heavily on imported feed this coming winter. Western Canada has suffered from a severe lack of rainfall this growing season, and feed prices will be high for
Dr. Jack Shere
Dr. Jack Shere the chief veterinary officer for the United States, is confident mitigation strategies in place in the Caribbean are sufficient to keep African Swine Fever from moving from that region to the U.S. mainland. African Swine Fever: Where it Exists and What’s at Stake is the first in a series of
Focus on producing food, not climate politics. The recent rains are welcome to replenish the soils rather than help the 2021 crop, except for a few later seeded ones. Yes, even pastures not trampled into the ground and killed will also benefit and with the rains coming in August time to extend some grazing. On
The application of microbial fermentation could improve the nutritional value of soybean meal, better use and improve intestine health. Researchers with the University of Guelph, in partnership with Swine Innovation Porc are evaluating the use of characterized novel microbial fermentation to improve the nutrient value of soybean meal and degrade its undesirable characteristics. Dr. Julang Li,
From one of the webinars, with Dr Kelsey Gray
An appeal to help small-lot producers appreciate the value of biosecurity has spun into a short course on everything a backyard producer needs to know to start raising pigs. In mid-September, Alberta Farm Animal Care (AFAC) wrapped up a three-part webinar series that covered the basics, from
Tina Varughese, a professional speaker and trainer with tWorks in Calgary, AB encourages pork sector employers who hire foreign farmworkers to be aware of how cultural differences can influence communications. Factors including increased farm size and challenges sourcing labour locally have pork sector employers seeking foreign farm workers. One topic ‘50 shades of beige,’ is up
Rick Bergman
The election took place on Sept 20, but the suggestions, the calls from the farm organizations leading up to the election still stand.Canada’s 7000 hog producers called on candidates across Canada to commit to policies that will support a value chain with significant growth potential.“Canadian pork producers work hard every day to provide
Dr. Egan Brockhoff the veterinary counsel with the Canadian Pork Council said international cooperation and collaboration are vital in addressing the spread of African Swine Fever.Identifying ASF in the Dominican Republic raised the risk for neighbouring Caribbean nations and North and South America.Dr. Brockhoff said having the virus in the Dominican Republic, which shares
There’s a group of hog producers in Alberta that wants to squeeze packers for even better prices. Brent Bushell the general manager at Western Hog Exchange Inc. in Edmonton, AB said the news is travelling. “You hear our reputation. But granted, with what we were doing when we started, some people didn’t like us and maybe
