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Friday, May 25, 2012
Govt of Canada Supports Manitoba Hog IndustryCANADA - Manitoba pork producers will be able to improve the health of their herds and boost their bottom lines thanks to an investment from the Government of Canada. Member of Parliament Merv Tweed (Brandon-Souris),...
High Pork Inventories Blamed for Lack of Spring Live Hog Price RallyCANADA - H@MS Marketing Services blames near record inventories of pork for lower than anticipated live hog prices this spring, writes Bruce Cochrane.
Monday, May 21, 2012
Swine Innovation Porc Coordinates Collaborative ResearchCANADA - The Chair of Swine Innovation Porc says collaborative research involving industry and university and government researchers creates a win-win situation for all players within the Canadian pork...
Thursday, May 17, 2012
US Urged to Amend COOL to Comply with Trade ObligationsCANADA - Manitoba Pork Council is hoping the US will make the changes to Mandatory Country of Origin Labelling needed to bring it into compliance with its international trade obligations, writes Bruce...
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
COOL: Potential Trade Barrier of ChoiceCANADA - A Canadian based international trade lawyer suggests Country of Origin Labelling has the potential to become one of the non-tariff barriers to trade if choice in the future, Bruce Cochrane wr...
Monday, May 14, 2012
Negative Spring, Summer Pork Profitability ProjectedCANADA - An agricultural economist with the University of Missouri blames a combination of milder weather which has resulted in increased pork production and softer domestic and export demand for pork...
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Canada/Ontario: Here and Back AgainCANADA - Statscan recently released its 1 April Hog & Pig Report, writes Bob Fraser, Sales & Service, Ontario, Canada.
Wednesday, May 09, 2012
Declining Live Hog Prices Buck Seasonal TrendsCANADA - The Manager of Industry and Policy Analysis with the Saskatchewan Pork Development Board blames increased US pork production and a decline in the value of pork for lower live hog prices this spring,...
Friday, May 04, 2012
Canadian Pork Producers Fight for Open BorderCANADA - The WTO Appelate Body has completed its hearing on the United States appeal of it loss of the WTO dispute panel on its Country of Origin Labeling regime (COOL) as it applies to imported livestock,...
Canada-Japan Partnership to Increase Pork ExportsCANADA - Ottawa Canadian Pork Council’s Chair, Jean-Guy Vincent and Canada Pork International’s President, Jacques Pomerleau appeared before the House of Commons Standing Committee on International...
Wednesday, May 02, 2012
Pfizer’s New PRRS Vaccine Now in CanadaCANADA - FosteraTM PRRS vaccine is now registered for use in Canada by Pfizer Animal Health as an aid in preventing disease associated with Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome Virus...
Tuesday, May 01, 2012
Canada-EU Trade Agreement to Boost GDP CANADA - Canada's Regional Minister for Manitoba estimates securing a bilateral free agreement with the European Union will grow Canada's economy by up to 12 billion dollars.
Monday, April 30, 2012
Pork Industry Promotes Trade Agreement with EUCANADA - Pork industry leaders have participated in a series of events across the country to promote the importance of trade to the Canadian pork industry and to highlight the benefits of an ambitious...
Monday, April 23, 2012
Final Stage of Ag Policy Framework NegotiationsCANADA - Canada's agriculture Minister suggests the Canadian agriculture's sector's long term ability to succeed and grow rests in its ability to compete in global markets, Bruce Cochrane.
Friday, April 20, 2012
Research: Heat Exchangers Cut Heating Costs by Half CANADA - Research conducted by the Prairie Swine Centre has shown selecting the right system for heating the swine barn can cut heating costs by half, writes Bruce Cochrane.
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Pork Commentary: Pork Industry Round Up?CANADA - The Enviropig, developed over a decade ago at the University of Guelph, has had its ongoing funding stopped by the Ontario Pork (Producers group), writes Jim Long.
Monday, April 16, 2012
Opportunity to Reduce Pork Production Costs CANADA - A research scientist with the Saskatoon-based Prairie Swine Centre says by focusing on feed, pork producers have the opportunity to lower the cost of getting a pig to market, Bruce Cochrane w...
Friday, April 13, 2012
Bilateral FTAs Key to Expansion of Pork ExportsCANADA - A member of Canada Pork International's Board of Directors says the establishment of new bilateral free trade agreements will be key to the further expansion of Canadian pork exports, Bruce Cochrane...
Thursday, April 12, 2012
Key to Successful Livestock ProductionCANADA - The Canadian International Grains Institute says the ability to provide consistent cost-effective feed will play a key role in the success of a livestock operation, Bruce Cochrane writes.
Thursday, April 05, 2012
Pork Council Restructures Board of DirectorsCANADA - In response to a shrinking producer base Manitoba Pork Council has completed an overhaul of it's governance structure, writes Bruce Cochrane.
Monday, April 02, 2012
Canadian Pork Industry Supports Trade Expansion CANADA - The Federal Budget released by the Minister of Finance Jim Flaherty on Thursday (29 March) afternoon outlined two commitments that will further strengthen the hog industry.
Chance to Improve Profitability of Pork ProductionCANADA - A researcher with the Prairie Swine Centre says pork producers can reduce their production costs by paying closer attention to energy use, Bruce Cochrane writes.
Friday, March 30, 2012
Genesus Global Market Report - CanadaCANADA - As I write this the morning of 22 March (two days into official spring) it’s 11 degrees Celsius (52 degrees Fahrenheit) on its way to 25 degrees (78 degrees Fahrenheit). Yesterday at the second...
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Efforts to Expand Economic Ties with JapanCANADA - The Canadian pork industry welcomes the Canadian government’s efforts to expand economic ties with Japan and congratulates the two countries’ governments on the decision to negotiate a comprehensive...
Genesus Dominates National, Global ResultsCANADA - The official results for all Canada 2011 purebred swine registrations were announced at Canada Swine Breeders Annual Meeting Toronto, 26 March 2012.
Friday, March 23, 2012
Canada Looks to Secure TradeCANADA - This week, Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz spoke at an international meeting of industry and government officials working to make sure consumers have more dependable access to food and that farmers...
Thursday, March 22, 2012
Govt of Canada Helps Swine Producers Boost ExportsCANADA - Canadian swine producers will benefit from increased export access with the support of the Government of Canada. Parliamentary Secretary Pierre Lemieux, on behalf of Agriculture Minister Gerry...
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Major Project for Canadian Hog IndustryCANADA - Jacques Gourde, Member of Parliament for Lotbinière-Chutes-de-la-Chaudière, and Pierre Corbeil, Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, announced the allocation of $500,000 to the Fédération...
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Improvement of Maple Leaf Foods' CompetitivenessCANADA - The Chief Strategy Officer with Maple Leaf Foods says planned upgrades announced last week to the company's Brandon and Winnipeg pork processing plants will improve Maple Leaf's competitiveness...
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Calls for Opposition Support of Bilateral FTAsCANADA - Canada's Regional Minister for Manitoba is calling on the official opposition to support the establishment of new bilateral free trade agreements, writes Bruce Cochrane.
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