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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

6 08, 2025

Public Input Key in Updating Canada’s Pig Code of Practice

Input from producers, stakeholders, and the public will shape the updated Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Pigs in Canada.The National Farm Animal Care Council (NFACC) launched the code update in mid-May, starting with a top-of-mind survey that closed June 4. Jackie Wepruk, Division Director of NFACC, said the results will

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6 08, 2025

Alberta Pork Congress Hands Out 2025 Awards

Rising Star Award – Dr. Rienske Mortier sponsored by Alberta Pork Congress

Farm Team Award – Milford Colony sponsored by Prairie Livestock Vets

Farm Team Award – Rimbeek (Sunterra) sponsored by Alberta Pork

Industry Innovation Award – Pine Haven Farms (Prairie Farm Foods) sponsored by Accelerated Ag

Lifetime Achievement Award – Dr. Frank Novak sponsored by Bio –

6 08, 2025

From the publishers desk,

Greetings on a cool dreary Friday afternoon. While some areas are still desperate for rain, others have received too much. My thoughts are with all of those affected in anyway by the numerous fires that still continue to burn, which seems to be a common theme every summer.This is another jam packed issue, including

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6 08, 2025

Papa’s BBQ Back Ribs

Ingredients

2 lbs (1 kg) pork back ribs, membrane removed1 tsp (5 mL) canola oil2 Tbsp (30 mL) garlic powder2 Tbsp (30 mL) lemon pepper1 Tbsp (15 mL) seasoning salt1/4 cup (60 mL) lemon juice2 Tbsp (30 mL) fresh oregano

Directions

Remove the membrane on the ribs and pat dry. Place on a rimmed baking sheet.

Brush canola