7 12, 2023

Navigating the Landscape: An In-Depth Look at the Western Canadian Hog Industry

Hams Marketing recently organized producer membership meetings in Prairie locations, including Starbuck, MB., Swift Current, SK., and Lethbridge, AB., to foster closer collaboration and understanding within the Western Canadian hog industry. The objective of these gatherings was twofold: to actively seek feedback from hog producers and to provide comprehensive reports back to the same

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7 12, 2023

Western Canadian Sow Producers Celebrate as Game-changing North 49 Plant Opens

Outside the new sow processing plant in Moose Jaw, SK

Ribbon Cutting October 27th

Nearly four years after acquiring the shuttered XL/JBS Beef plant west of Moose Jaw, SK, North 49 Foods Ltd. cut the ribbon during a star-studded ceremony on Oct. 27.Allan Leung, CEO of North 49’s parent company Donald’s Fine Foods, and Saskatchewan Premier

7 12, 2023

From the publishers desk,

Welcome to the sixth and final edition of Prairie Hog Country in 2023. Looking ahead to 2024 will mark the 28th year for Prairie Hog Country. We will continue to be your independent direct connection to the Western Canadian hog sector six times per year. Release dates for next year can be found on

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5 10, 2023

Pork Bourguignon

Ingredients1 Tbsp (15 mL) canola oil8 thick cut bacon slices, chopped3 – 4 lbs (1.5 – 2 kg) pork shoulder roast, trimmed and cut into 2 – inch cubes2 large carrots, peeled and cut into chunks20 pearl onions, peeled1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt or to taste1/2 tsp (2 mL) black pepper or to taste4

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5 10, 2023

Kudos

Lawrence MacAulay Welcomed Back as Ag MinisterFollowing Prime Minster Justin Trudeaus’ cabinet shuffle Lawrence Macaulay once again takes over the role of Minister of Agriculture & Agri-Food. This is a positon he has previously held with PM Trudeau starting back in 2015. •

CAFTA Welcomes New Executive DirectorCanadian Agri-Food Trade Alliance (CAFTA) Members welcomed their

5 10, 2023

Science Leading the Way in Ag

While there are certainly areas of concern these days for agriculture and of course for our world in general, we do have one thing going for us – science is seeking answers.Given time, and sufficient funding, science is likely to come up with answers to many of our concerns.However, how much time is of

5 10, 2023

Pork Chops

Alberta Pork Congress AGMThe Alberta Pork Congress Annual General Meeting will once again be held in conjunction with Red Deer Swine Technology Workshop. The breakfast meeting will start at 7:30am Wednesday October 18th.The board of directors are excited to share the 2024 Alberta Pork Congress will be the 50th. Special plans are already underway

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5 10, 2023

Like a Child

A 4-year-old came to the dentist for his first checkup. The dentist tried to strike up a conversation. “How old are you?” The boy held up four small fingers. Smiling, the dentist asked, “Can’t you talk?” The solemn little patient then asked, “Why? Can’t you count?Out of the mouths of babes. We chuckle at

5 10, 2023

Manitoba Excelled Where Saskatchewan Fell Short

While the contents were not particularly surprising it was interesting to see that the pork industry can still be an economic driver.A recent Brandon Sun story noted that a Manitoba Pork report stated that over half of all agriculture and food processing jobs in Manitoba are tied to the hog sector at 55 per

5 10, 2023

Swine Health Information Center Names New Executive Director

The Swine Health Information Center (SHIC) is amid a leadership transition, preparing for a new Executive Director to take the reins. Effective January 1st, Dr. Megan Niederwerder, currently serving as the Associate Director of the Swine Health Information Center, is poised to step into the role of Executive Director. Dr. Paul Sundberg, who has