Farmscape for September 6, 2024
Full Interview 20:56
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A program developed by the Western College of Veterinary Medicine to attract veterinary students into swine medicine is proving to be a win for the students, their educators and the...
Conestoga Meats has proposed a new pork processing facility in Breslau, Ontario, but the project has drawn significant environmental concerns. The facility, which aims to expand the region’s pork production capabilities, faces opposition primarily due to its proximity to...
Spencer Long, Genesus Director of Marketing
The summer months continue to not bring much positivity to the Canadian pork industry. Prices remain annoyingly low; large quantities of hogs continue flowing south of the border to be harvested. Between January and...
Maple Leaf Foods Inc. (the “Company”) (TSX: MFI) today announced that Deepak Bhandari has been named as Chief Financial Officer for the Company’s pork business, which is set to be spun off as an independent, publicly traded company in...
Imagine a financially healthy, successful farming operation.
Is it comprised of leased or owned land? Does it stick to the same ol’ ideas and traditions? Does it struggle to keep staff?
Does it look like your farm?
Understanding the overall health of...
The latest report for the week ending August 27, 2024, indicates a general decline in cash hog prices across multiple regions, with some exceptions. National cash hog prices showed mid-week increases, but overall, there was a drop of $4-$6...
The term ‘functional amino acids’ has been used to describe those amino acids supplemented in the diet for their roles beyond those for protein synthesis (i.e., lean gain). In the context of health, these include amino acids with significant...
Farmscape for August 28, 2024
Full Interview 8:24
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The General Manager of Manitoba Pork says Canada's own regulatory system is making its farmers less competitive internationally and hampering their ability to provide the world with food. "Regulatory Competitiveness"...
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The latest Weekly Hog Market Facts report, compiled by Jaydee Smith, Swine Specialist at OMAFA, provides an overview of market trends as of August 23, 2024. The report highlights several key trends:
Ontario Market Prices: The 100% Base Formula...
The Canadian meat industry is expressing its strong support for the government’s decisive action in intervening during the recent rail strike. The strike had caused significant disruptions to the supply chain, impacting the timely delivery of perishable goods, including...