Pork Commentary: Manitoba Government Proposes Draconian Legislation
CANADA - This weeks North American Pork Commentary from Jim Long.

Pork Revitalization Plan Presented to Producers
ALBERTA - The final draft report on the Alberta pork industry’s revitalization strategy is near completion and details will be presented to the province’s pork producers at two open industry meetings the week of May 26.

Public Input on Food Labelling in Canada
CANADA - The House of Commons Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food expects its report on the labelling of food products to form the basis of discussions aimed at revamping the definition, "Product of Canada," writes Bruce Cochrane.

Swine Manure Cuts Fertilizer Costs and Produces High Quality High Yielding Crops
CANADA - Grain and oilseed growers are cutting their production costs by exercising the recycling option and using livestock manure to displace some of the commercial fertilizer normally applied to boost crop quality and yield.

"Express Support" for Withdrawal of Bill 17
CANADA - Manitoba's pork producers are urging those involved in agriculture and their supporters to become directly involved in the debate over the province's plan to ban the construction of new or expanded swine operations in most of the eastern part...

"Real Dirt on Farming" Tours Return to Saskatchewan Elementary Schools
CANADA - Approximately 150 elementary school students are expected to take part in the "Real Dirt on Farming" tours this spring, writes Bruce Cochrane.

Local Producers First To Enrich Pork with Omega3
ONTARIO - As the pork industry continues to face so many challenges, one area family is trying to put themselves at the top of the industry.

Phase II of Cull Breeding Swine Program Begins
CANADA - Canadian pork producers are now applying for the second and third allocation of funds under the Cull Breeding Swine Program. The first phase of the program was completed May 14.

Manure Saves More Dollars Than Commercial Fertilizer
CANADA - A southwestern Manitoba area grain and oilseed producer reports he saves dollars per acre by replacing commercial fertilizer with liquid swine manure to fertilize his crops, writes Bruce Cochrane.

Manitoba Program to Protect Farmers' Livestock
MANITOBA - Manitoba will continue to help farmers protect livestock from natural predators through an agreement with the Manitoba Trappers Association, Conservation Minister Stan Struthers announced today.

Pork Commentary: COOL Supported by Congress
This weeks North American Pork Commentary from Jim Long.

Livestock Manure an Environmentally Friendly Fertilizer Option
CANADA - Research conducted in Saskatchewan has shown, when applied in balance according to manure nutrient analysis and soil testing, livestock manure is an environmentally friendly fertilizer option, writes Bruce Cochrane.

High Commercial Fertilizer Cost Makes Livestock Manure Fertilizer More Attractive
CANADA - The dramatic increase in the cost of commercial fertilizer this spring is prompting growing numbers of grain and oilseed growers to look much more favourably at the use of livestock manure fertilizer as a source of nutrients for their crops.

Federal Cull Program Moves to Phase II
CANADA - The federal cull program for breeding swine is moving into a second phase to spread out remaining funds across all provinces, reports Canadian Cattlemen.

Management Helps Maximize Value of Livestock Manure
CANADA - The Manitoba Livestock Manure Management Initiative says, under proper management, livestock manure is an excellent and cost effective source of crop nutrients, writes Bruce Cochrane.

Manure Application More Economically Appealing
CANADA - The escalating costs of commercial fertilizers are making the application of livestock manure more economically attractive.

Producers Encourage Opposition to Hog Moratorium
CANADA - The public is being urged to become involved in the debate over the Manitoba government's plans to impose permanent moratoriums on further hog industry development in much of the province, writes Bruce Cochrane.

Pork Commentry: Hog Prices Rocket Higher
CANADA - Hog prices rocketed to 78¢ lean in Iowa-Minnesota last Friday – up 5¢ lb from the previous Friday (+$10.00 per head), writes Jim Long.

Prairie Swine Centre Suspends Barn Operation
CANADA - PSC Elstow Research Farm Inc., a subsidiary company of Prairie Swine Centre Inc., will be suspending operations due to the unprecedented losses in the pork business.

APAS Calls for Change to Better Reflect Origin of Food Labelled "Product of Canada"
The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan is calling for changes to the definition, "Product of Canada" when labelling food to better reflect the origin of the food actually contained in the package, writes Bruce Cochrane.