Canadian Dollar Influences Returns to Hog Producers
CANADA - The Saskatchewan Pork Development Board says fluctuations in the value of the Canadian dollar continue to influence returns to western Canadian pork producers, according to Bruce Cochrane.

Outstanding Debt Reduction Allowed
CANADA - A Manitoba based livestock feed supplier says government programmes and improved hog markets are allowing hog producers to bring outstanding feed accounts up to date, according to Bruce Cochr...

Pork Commentary: USDA Pork Cutouts Approach 90 Cents/Pound
CANADA - This week's North American Pork Commentary from Jim Long.

Selkirk-Interlake MP Urges Compromise on COOL
CANADA - The member of parliament for Selkirk-Interlake remains hopeful Canada and the United States can work out their differences over US Mandatory Country of Origin Labelling without the need for World...

Pork Commentary: October and December 2010 Lean Hog Contract
CANADA - This week's North American Pork Commentary from Jim Long.

Pork Product Launch Could Stimulate Consumption
CANADA - Maple Leaf Consumer Foods is confident the launch of a new premium line of moisture enhanced pork products will help stimulate increased domestic sales of pork, writes Bruce Cochrane.

Moose Jaw Pork Plant Renovations Set to Begin
CANADA - Langley, B.C.-based Donald's Fine Foods is set to begin renovations and hopes to have its recently acquired pork processing facility in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan in operation by the end of the year,...

Pork Commentary: National Pork Industry Conference Report
CANADA - This week's North American Pork Commentary from Jim Long.

IPVS - Record Attendance, Industry in the Doldrums
CANADA - The International Pig Veterinary Society (IPVS) Congress meeting opened in Vancouver on Monday (19 July) to a record attendance, whilst the domestic pig industry is under great pressure, writes...

US Corn Expected to Drive Feed Ingedient Costs
CANADA - A Winnipeg-based grain market analyst expects US corn to play a key role in influencing the cost of feeding livestock heading into the fall and winter this year, writes Bruce Cochrane.

Movement Needed on Canada/South Korea Trade Deal
CANADA - Canada's Minister of International Trade says the Republic of Korea will need to show signs of movement on a number of issues in order to justify of resumption of negotiations aimed at achieving...

Pork Commentary: Prices Profitable But Not Great
CANADA - This week's North American Pork Commentary from Jim Long.

Producers Advised to Consider Least-Cost Rations
CANADA - The Animal Nutrition Association of Canada says livestock producers will need to pay close attention to the cost of feed ingredients this winter and adjust rations accordingly, writes Bruce Cochrane....

Reduced Hog Numbers, Increased Pork Demand
CANADA - The Saskatchewan Pork Development Board credits a combination of reduced hog supplies and stronger demand for pork for improved live hog prices, writes Bruce Cochrane.

Pork Commentary: Hog Market Languishing
CANADA - This week's North American Pork Commentary from Jim Long.

Pork Producers Need Prolonged Stable Hog Prices
CANADA - Farm Credit Canada says pork producers will need a prolonged period of stable returns to recover equity lost over the past three years, according to Bruce Cochrane.

DDGS and Zero-Tannin Faba Beans in Swine Rations
CANADA - Manitoba's pork producers are counting on research to provide a clearer indication of the potential role of dried distillers grains with solubles and zero-tannin faba beans in swine rations, writes...

Pork Commentary: June USDA Hogs and Pigs Report
CANADA - This week's North American Pork Commentary from Jim Long.

Focus on Marbling to Maximise Value of Pork
CANADA - The Canadian Centre for Swine Improvement is confident new tools being developed to control the amount of marbling in pork will allow the Canadian pork industry to maximise the value of its products,...

Pork Commentary: Industry Awaits USDA Report
CANADA - This week's North American Pork Commentary from Jim Long.

Association Targets Export Market Expansion
CANADA - The Canadian Swine Exporters Association says expanding the market for Canadian swine genetics will benefit both the Canadian suppliers and the foreign buyers, according to Bruce Cochrane.

Increased Hog Equipment Sales Fueled
CANADA - The managing director of Crystal Springs Hog Equipment says improved optimism in the North American hog industry is fueling improved sales of hog equipment, according to Bruce Cochrane.

Pork Commentary: World Pork Expo Report
CANADA - This week's North American Pork Commentary from Jim Long.

Expertise Shared at 10th London Swine Conference
CANADA - Internationally renowned speakers recently shared their unique expertise with the Ontario pork industry at the tenth annual London Swine Conference.

Pork Product Exports Expected to Decline
CANADA - The amount of pork products exported from Canada is expected to decline come calendar year 2011, according to an official with the Canadian Pork Council.

Pork Commentary: World Pork Expo Preview
CANADA - This week's North American Pork Commentary from Jim Long.

Pork Commentary: Cash Lean Hog Rally Soon
CANADA - This week's North American Pork Commentary from Jim Long.

Higher Oilseed & Lower Wheat, Barley Production Projected
CANADA - The Canadian Wheat Board expects increased global grain production and depressed markets to result in increased oilseed production this year and slightly lower wheat and barley production, writes...

Food Traceability Could Provide Marketing Advantage
CANADA - The acting dean of the University of Manitoba's Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences is confident the creation of a national food traceability system will provide Canadian agricultural producers...

New Federal Pork Industry Investments Applauded
CANADA - The Canadian Pork Council is welcoming new federal investments to give Canada's pork industry a competitive edge, writes Bruce Cochrane.