Precision Feeding Cuts Feeding Costs
CANADA - A Research Scientist with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada suggests, by utilizing new technologies to better match feed to the nutritional requirements of the pig, pork producers can lower their...

Improved Profits Projected for Pork Producers
CANADA - The General Manager of H@ms Marketing Services predicts Canadian pork producers will reap slightly stronger profits in 2012 than they did in 2011, Bruce Cochrane writes.

Breeding Success and Maximising Returns
CANADA - The London Swine Conference will be held for two days, 28-29 March 2012, at the London Convention Centre in London, Ontario.

A New Year: Looking Back, Looking Forward
CANADA - As I look back over the past year here in Ontario, Canada I believe I see some growing optimism, writes Bob Fraser, Sales & Service, Genesus Ontario, Canada.

H@ms Marketing Services to Rebate 2011 Fees
CANADA - H@ms Marketing Services has announced it will be rebating 80 per cent of the marketing fees paid by its member pork producers during 2011, Bruce Cochrane writes.

Impacts of Ethanol Policies on Livestock Industry
CANADA - A study from the George Morris Centre demonstrates that the growth of ethanol production in Canada has had negative economic consequences for the livestock industry.

Focus on Sharing Ideas to Improve Pork Production
CANADA - An animal science professor with the University of Manitoba says the 2012 Manitoba Swine Seminar will feature information designed to equip the province's pork producers to improve the efficiency...

Canadian Hog Producer Optimism on the Rise
CANADA - Optimism among hog producers is on the rise. In 2011 three quarters of hog producers (75 per cent) agree that their farm or business will be better off five years from now, according to a...

Prevent Swine Dysentery with Better Biosecurity
CANADA - An associate professor with the Western College of Veterinary Medicine is encouraging pork producers to step up their focus on biosecurity to guard against the introduction of swine dysentery,...

Pork Commentary: Banff Pork Seminar
CANADA - This past week we attended the Banff Pork Seminar held annually in the mountain resort town of Banff Alberta, writes Jim Long.

Reduced Feed Costs Could Boost Profitability
CANADA - The President of Westside Economics predicts reduced feed costs will translate into improved profitability for North American pork producers throughout 2012 and into 2013, according to Bruce ...

New Technology Key to Increasing Food Production
CANADA - The Global President of Elanco Animal Health suggests freeing up access to new technology will be key to enabling farmers to meet the growing global demand for food, Bruce Cochrane writes.

Pork Industry's Ability to Help Meet Food Demand
CANADA - The Chair of the Banff Pork Seminar Advisory Committee predicts population growth will challenge Canada's pork producers to expand production and improve efficiency to help meet an increased demand...

Margin-Based Approach for Risk Management
CANADA - The Managing Director of the Alberta Pig Company encourages hog producers to adopt a margin based approach to managing the economic risks associated producing pork, Bruce Cochrane writes.

Call for Action to Ensure Adequate Hog Supplies
CANADA - The Mayor of Brandon is urging the Manitoba government to take steps that will ensure the province's pork processors are able to access the supplies of hogs necessary to maintain the viability...

Benchmarking Value in Assessing Competitiveness
CANADA - The Saskatchewan Pork Development Board says the use of benchmarking to compare hog production costs and returns can be valuable in helping pork producers improve their competitiveness, writes...

Pork Commentary: Interdependence in Global Market
CANADA - A decade ago US pork exports were next to non – existent. Now US pork exports account for about one out of every four hogs produced, writes Jim Long.

Ontario, Canada - The Year in Review
ONTARIO, CANADA - Amid record US pork exports and high retail pig meat prices, Bob Fraser (Sales & Service at Genesus Ontario) presents the trends in feed ingredient prices in 2010 and 2011 and the forecast...

Main Cost Advantage When Producing Pork
CANADA - Sask Pork reports the cost of feed remains Canada's main advantage when it comes to the production of pork, Bruce Cochrane writes.

Canadian Pork Producers' Recorded Losses in 2010
CANADA - Sask Pork reports, although the cost of producing pork in Canada is among the lowest in the world, Canadian producers lost money in 2010, Bruce Cochrane writes.

Banff Pork Seminar Shifts to International Focus
CANADA - The Manager of the 2012 Banff Pork Seminar says the theme of this year's event reflects a shift within the Canadian pork industry from a localised to an international focus.

Opportunity to Boost Productivity and Profitability
CANADA - A professor with the Western College of Veterinary Medicine says by minimizing pain, livestock producers have an opportunity to improve the productivity and profitability of their animals, Bruce...

Research Conducted Could Benefit Pork Producers
CANADA - Research being conducted on behalf of the Canadian Swine Research and Development Cluster as part of Swine Innovation is expected to be of benefit to pork producers across Canada, writes Bruce...

Act Threatens Supply of Hogs for Processing
MANITOBA, CANADA - Manitoba Pork Council warns provincial environmental legislation adopted earlier this year is putting the supply of hogs for the province's pork processors at risk which, in turn threatens...

RCC's Action Plan will Improve Trade for Hog Sector
CANADA - The Canadian Pork Council is pleased that the pork industry’s input to the Canada-United States Regulation Cooperation Council (RCC) has been fully covered in the Joint Action Plan announced...

Manitoba Hog Supply Stability Concerns Maple Leaf
MANITOBA, CANADA - According to Bruce Cochrane, Maple Leaf says provisions contained within the recently adopted "Save Lake Winnipeg Act" raise significant concerns over the ability of Manitoba's pork...

Food Affordability Key to Feeding Growing Population
CANADA - The Chair of the Banff Pork Seminar Advisory Committee suggests, with a growing global population fuelling an increased need for food, global economies will need to continue to expand to maintain...

Pork Commentary: Optimism Essential for Swine Producers
CANADA - We have been accused more than once of being overly optimistic in regards to future hog market prices and profitability. We are optimistic but we have a strong belief our optimism is a characteristic...

Positive Outlook For Crop, Meat & Dairy Producers
CANADA - Alberta producers are benefiting from a good growing season and higher beef, poultry, pork and dairy prices. The 2011 results show a positive outlook for many producers.

Pork Commentary: Canada-Mexico Win Trade Case
CANADA - In this week's Pork Commentary, Jim Long writes about the latest Country of Origin Labelling (COOL) win between Canada and Mexico.