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Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Improved Marketing Services and Reduced CostsCANADA - The general manager of the SPI Marketing Group says Saskatchewan pork producers will see improved services and reduced costs as the result of a new joint hog marketing venture, writes Bruce C...
Thursday, December 24, 2009
Pork Commentary: Iowa – Minnesota Lean Hog PricesCANADA - This week's North American Pork Commentary from Jim Long.
Monday, December 21, 2009
Further Reduction of US Hog Herd a RequirementCANADA - Manitoba Pork Marketing suggests, while any reductions in Canadian hog production will positively impact prices, the Americans will need to reduce their herd to stimulate any substantial price...
Investment Plan for Ontario Meat Packing IndustryONTARIO, CANADA - The Government of Canada is helping to open new markets for Ontario pork by investing more than $2 million in Conestoga Meat Packers.
Friday, December 18, 2009
Improved Hog Prices Projected in 2010CANADA - The Manitoba Pork Marketing Cooperative reports the futures markets suggest break even hog prices by February or March and a return to profitability in April, May and June, writes Bruce Cochr...
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Canadian Hog Farmers Take Cash to Slash HerdsCANADA - Canadian farmers have agreed to cut their herds by almost 66,000 sows and nearly 396,000 total pigs over the next three years after claiming close to half of the government money available to...
Loan Loss Reserve Programme Loan Uptake SlowCANADA - The Canadian Pork Council reports uptake of loans under the Canadian Hog Industry Loan Loss Reserve Programme has been slow, writes Bruce Cochrane.
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Second Tender Under Hog Programme CompleteCANADA - The Canadian Pork Council reports per animal unit payouts in the second round of tendering under the Canadian Hog Farm Transition Program will be very much in line with those accepted in the first...
Pork Commentary: Lean Hog Prices Continue to RiseCANADA - This week's North American Pork Commentary from Jim Long.
Monday, December 14, 2009
Alberta Charity Receives $3500 in Pork ProductsALBERTA, CANADA - The Edmonton-based charity, Hope Mission has received a major donation of Alberta pork products from the annual general meeting of Alberta Pork. The donation has become an annual event...
Friday, December 11, 2009
Efforts Behind Bilateral Trade Agreements ApplaudedCANADA - In the absence of progress on the multilateral front, the Canadian Pork Council is applauding efforts by the federal government to establish bilateral free trade agreements, writes Bruce Coch...
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Bilateral Trade Agreements Crucial for Pork IndustryCANADA - The Canadian Pork Council says, with the slow progress in multilateral trade talks at the World Trade Organisation (WTO), the establishment of individual bilateral trade agreements is crucial...
Wednesday, December 09, 2009
H1N1 Delays Pork Market Recovery by One YearCANADA - A swine specialist with Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development says the consumer backlash that resulted from the H1N1 flu has eased but losses to the North American pork industry will be huge,...
Tuesday, December 08, 2009
Pork Commentary: 90 Cent Lean Hogs?CANADA - This week's North American Pork Commentary from Jim Long.
Thursday, December 03, 2009
Ukraine's Potential for Canadian Pork Export MarketCANADA - Canada Pork International is confident Ukraine has the potential to become an important export market for Canadian pork, writes Bruce Cochrane.
Tuesday, December 01, 2009
CPC Supports Free Trade Discussions with UkraineCANADA - The Canadian Pork Council is expressing its support for consultations that could lead to a comprehensive free trade agreement between Canada and Ukraine, writes Bruce Cochrane.
Pork Commentary: Swine Forecast Webinar 2010CANADA - This week's North American Pork Commentary from Jim Long.
Thursday, November 26, 2009
Loan Loss Reserve Programme Applications Pick UpCANADA - Farm Credit Canada reports the pace of applications for loans under the new Canadian Hog Industry Loan Loss Reserve Programme is picking up, writes Bruce Cochrane.
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Pork Commentary: Big Sky Saga ContinuesCANADA - This week's North American Pork Commentary from Jim Long.
Thursday, November 19, 2009
CPC Tracks Loan Loss Reserve Programme SuccessCANADA - Pork producers who apply for loans under the Canadian Hog Industry Loan Loss Reserve Programme are being encouraged to outline their experiences to the Canadian Pork Council, writes Bruce Coc...
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Sask Pork to Focus on Range of ObjectivesCANADA - The general manager of the Saskatchewan Pork Development Board says the organization's newly installed board of directors will be focusing on a several key objectives over the next year, writes...
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Pork Commentary: Govt-Controlled Big Sky Farms and Creditor ProtectionCANADA - This week's North American Pork Commentary from Jim Long.
Stress in the Pork Industry to Be AddressedCANADA - A Canmore, Alberta-based middle management coach is encouraging pork producers facing tough economic times to make a conscious effort to enhance their resilience, writes Bruce Cochrane.
Thursday, November 12, 2009
The Best Use of Low Cost Feed IngredientsCANADA - A Saskatoon based livestock consultant reports nutritionists have been reformulating livestock rations in order to make the best advantage of an abundance of certain feed ingredients, writes Bruce...
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
First Round of Tendering Under HFTP CompleteCANADA - The first 10 million dollars have been allocated under the 75 million dollar Canadian Hog Farm Transition programme, writes Bruce Cochrane.
Pork Commentary: There's a Glimmer of HopeCANADA - This week's North American Pork Commentary from Jim Long.
Results of First Hog Tender ReleasedCANADA - The first tender of the Hog Farm Transition Program (HFTP) was held Wednesday, 4 November, and the results have been officially approved by the Program Administrator and an independent third party...
Monday, November 09, 2009
Cull Breeding Swine Participants Comply with ProgrameCANADA - The Canadian Association of Swine Veterinarians reports random audits indicate 100 percent compliance with requirements of the Cull Breeding Swine Programme, writes Bruce Cochrane.
Friday, November 06, 2009
CPC Urges Action on Canada-Columbia FTACANADA - The Canadian Pork Council is urging the federal government to make the ratification and implementation of a bilateral free trade agreement with Columbia a top priority, writes Bruce Cochrane.
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