Substantial Run-Up in Hog Prices Projected
CANADA - The Manitoba Pork Marketing Cooperative is predicting a substantial run-up in live hog prices over the next few weeks, writes Bruce Cochrane.

Pork Commentary: Hog Markets on Launching Pads?
CANADA - This weeks North American Pork Commentary from Jim Long.

Public Release of Low Phytate Barley Applauded
CANADA - The Saskatchewan Pork Development Board says the introduction of a low phytate barley, specifically tailored for monogastric animals, will mean cost savings for livestock producers as well as...

Pork Commentary: Now or Never for Market Move
CANADA - This weeks North American Pork Commentary from Jim Long.

Will M-COOL Lead to Lost Pork Export Opportunities?
CANADA - A Des Moines, Iowa based agricultural economist suggests new US Mandatory Country of Origin Labelling (M-COOL) rules could result in the loss of US pork processing capacity and a drop in US pork...

Pork Commentary: Canada Doing Its Part
CANADA - This weeks North American Pork Commentary from Jim Long.

Maple Leaf Delays Pork Plant Purchasing Plans
CANADA - Maple Leaf Foods yesterday announced that despite active negotiations with several prospective purchasers, current economic conditions and credit markets have made it difficult to complete a satisfactory...

Enhancing Canadian Pork's International Reputation
CANADA - The Canadian Swine Health Board is confident a new federal initiative aimed at reducing the risk of the spread of disease within Canada's swine industry will further enhance Canada's international...

Boosting Agri-food Profitability and Innovation
CANADA - Ontario's agri-food sector will be more innovative, responsive and profitable as a result of a five-year, up to $300-million investment by Ontario and the Government of Canada under Growing Forward....

Pork Commentary: USDA March Hogs & Pigs Report
CANADA - This weeks North American Pork Commentary from Jim Long.

Ottawa Commits Funding to Fight Swine Disease
CANADA - The federal government has unveiled phase two of national initiative to help pork producers combat disease and provide stability for Canada's swine sector, writes Bruce Cochrane.

Gov't Helps Farmers by Investing in Health of Hogs
CANADA - The Government of Canada is helping hog farmers by investing in an initiative to combat disease and provide stability for the sector.

CPC Appreciates CBSP Eligibility Period Extension
CANADA - The Canadian Pork Council (CPC) applauds the announcement made by Honorable Gerry Ritz, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), to change the initial date covered by the Cull Breeding...

Extension of Cull Breeding Swine Program Applauded
CANADA - The Canadian Pork Council is applauding a three month extension of the retroactive portion of the Federal Cull Breeding Swine Program, writes Bruce Cochrane.

Looking to Europe for New Export Opportunities
CANADA - Canada Pork International is hoping the approval of a Quebec based pork processor to export products to the European Union will create interest among other companies in targeting that market,...

Improved Hog Marketing Service and Lower Costs
CANADA - Manitoba Pork Marketing Co-op says a new partnership involving the hog marketing cooperatives in Manitoba and Saskatchewan will mean improved services and reduced costs for producers, writes Bruce...

Canadian Gov't Improves Program for Hog Farmers
CANADA - The Government of Canada is extending its support for hog farmers who have downsized their herds to cope with tough economic times.

Canadian Pork Plant Approved to Export to EU
CANADA - The Canadian Pork Council is applauding approval of a Quebec based hog slaughter and pork cutting facility as Canada’s first integrated pork processing plant to be granted approval for the export...

Reduced Access to Pigs Threatens US Pork Exports
CANADA - A Minnesota-based pork industry service company fears the loss of access to Canadian born pigs by US producers will disrupt American pork exports, according to Bruce Cochrane.

Pork Commentary: Trip to Washington D.C.
CANADA - This week's North American Pork Commentary from Jim Long.

Lost Access to Pigs Threatens US Industries
CANADA - US pork producers who rely on Canadian origin pigs fear their industry and their livelihoods will be devastated if they lose access to those pigs, writes Bruce Cochrane.

Canada and US Meet to Discuss M-COOL
CANADA - The Chirmain of Manitoba Pork Council says the common concerns related to the impact of US Mandaoty Country of origin Labelling (M-COOL) have helped unite pork producers on both sides of the Canada...

Multiple Labels Appearing in US Grocery Stores
CANADA - A three state survey has shown a variety of Country of Origin Labels are appearing on pork and beef products in US grocery stores in response to new US Mandatory Country of Origin Labelling regulations,...

Urgent Help Provided to Flooded Livestock Producers
CANADA - The Governments of Canada and Manitoba are supporting livestock producers in flood areas by delivering urgent funding to buy feed, supporting forage crop re-seeding, and allowing tax deferrals....

Pork Commentary: Lean Hogs Jump $16.00/Head!
CANADA - This week's North American Pork Commentary from Jim Long.