6 08, 2025

Federal, Provincial and Territorial Ministers Agree on Steps to Boost Resilience and Trade in Canada’s Ag Sector

Federal, provincial, and territorial Ministers of Agriculture met virtually on July 17 to discuss concrete ways to support the resilience and competitiveness of Canada’s agriculture sector and agri-food supply chains.The ministers focused on helping producers and processors navigate trade uncertainties and climate challenges, while also seizing opportunities to increase interprovincial trade. They confirmed their

6 08, 2025

Alberta Pork Top Five Priorites

Over the past few months, Alberta Pork has written to 34 Alberta Members of Parliament and 91 Members of the Legislative Assembly to inform them of the hard work our producers do in feeding our province and the world. In doing so, the Alberta’s pork industry supports over 13,000 jobs and contributes more than

6 08, 2025

Supply Management Standoff Could Deepen Canada-U.S. Trade Rift

Canada’s firm stance on defending its supply management system is emerging as a flashpoint in already strained trade relations with the United States, potentially complicating efforts to prevent a new 35 percent U.S. tariff on Canadian goods set to take effect August 1, 2025.U.S. President Donald Trump’s renewed tariff threat has reignited longstanding tensions

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6 08, 2025

AgSafe Alberta Sharing Proper Fitting of Masks

Maria Champagne with AgSafe Alberta fits Michael Javate properly with a N95 mask.

It was bitterly clear to Michael Javate the importance of a proper fitting face mask. Moments before Maria Champagne of AgSafe Alberta sprayed a bitter scent into a cover over his head designed to test the fit of face masks.Instantly Javate’s face

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6 08, 2025

The Canadian Pork Council stands alongside 29 other leading agriculture and agri-food organizations in a united call to action.

This joint-letter urges Prime Minister Mark Carney to prioritize and recognize the critical role agriculture agri-food play in Canada’s economic future. Our sector contributes nearly $150 billion to the national GDP, supports 2.3 million jobs across rural and urban communities, and is the largest manufacturing sector in the country.Together, our industries have real potential

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6 08, 2025

Hog Producers See Potential in Canada Packers, But Say More Work Needed

Cam Dahl

Several Manitoba hog producers say the recent MPLF producer meeting ranks among the best in years, thanks to the direct approach from Denis Oregon of Canada Packers. Producers welcomed his tone and direction as the company works to rebuild the Brandon processing plant and create a new model for working with suppliers.One producer

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6 08, 2025

Canadian Pork Council Joins Canadian Federation of Agriculture,Strengthening Unified National Voice

The CFA Board with René Roy and Keith Currie shaking hands at the CFA Summer Meeting.

The Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA), representing over 190,000 Canadian farmers and farm families, has welcomed the Canadian Pork Council (CPC) as its newest member. This move reinforces unified advocacy on critical agricultural issues. The move signals a strategic

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6 08, 2025

Tariff Threats Loom, But Canadian Pork Prices Stay Steady—For Now

Paul Marchand

Paul Marchand, Senior Risk Management Analyst with H@ms Marketing Services, says Canada’s pork producers aren’t facing direct tariff impacts yet. Still, the biggest risk remains if U.S. pork becomes a target of foreign retaliation.“We’re not seeing any tariffs on pork under the Canada-U.S.-Mexico trade deal,” said Marchand. “That’s the shield holding so far.

6 08, 2025

Environmental Testing Sharpens Focus in Fight Against PED

Environmental testing helps pork producers focus their time and resources where it counts most, especially in preventing the spread of Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea (PED).Dr. Lisa Becton, Associate Director of the Swine Health Information Center (SHIC), says producers are making progress on PED, but transport-related contamination remains a big issue.“PED cases are down on farms

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6 08, 2025

The Future of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Barns

Shalimar Martin, Graeme McDermid, Jennie McEwan of South West Vets believe theirartificial intelligence program will help hog producers become more efficient and catch health and feed problems early.

An Ontario company is pulling together eight software programs already used in hog barns onto a single platform and use artificial intelligence to analyze data and identify