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Profitable hog prices projected in second quarter

A livestock economist with the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture predicts the majority of western Canadian pork producers will be back to break even levels by the second quarter of this year.

New blog allows sharing of pig handling tips and techniques

A new “Low Stress Pig Handling” blog is allowing those who make their living moving pigs to share practical information on low stress swine handling techniques.

Strong Canadian dollar limits benefits of hog market improvement

The general manager of h@ms reports the strong value of the Canadian dollar has limited the benefits of strengthening North American hog markets on the Canadian side of the border.

Canadian Wheat Board commemorates half-century of trade with China

As Canada and China mark the 40th anniversary of diplomatic relations, the Canadian Wheat Board is celebrating nearly 50 years of trade with the economic giant.

Reduced pork production and pork inventories improve prices

The Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture credits a 15 percent increase in live hog prices over the past month to reduced North American pork production and lower volumes of meat in cold storage.

AgriStability companion program proposed to insure cost of production

A Reston, Manitoba area grain and oilseed producer is calling on Canadian farmers and farm organizations to review and express their opinions on a proposed top up to the federal AgriStability program.

Manitoba farm writers reward agricultural awareness efforts

The Manitoba Farm Writers and Broadcasters’ Association (MFWBA) has presented its inaugural Agricultural Awareness Award to Agriculture in the Classroom Manitoba, recognizing its effective “hands-on” approach to educating children about farming and food.

Farmer strength creates high returns, large exports

Western Canadian grain farmers saw their second-highest on record in 2008-09, boosted by high grain prices for a large, high-quality crop.

Phosphorus based livestock manure application limits fuel interest in low cost phosphorus removal technology

A new low cost technology for recovering phosphorus from liquid swine manure is expected to interest Manitoba farmers facing new phosphorus-based limits on the application of livestock manure fertilizer.

Riparian tax credit application deadline nears for agricultural producers

Manitoba agricultural producers with land bordering a waterway are once again eligible to apply for the Riparian Tax Credit, Finance Minister Rosann Wowchuk and Water Stewardship Minister Christine Melnick announced.

Agriculture Minister says hog industry recovery plan is working

Canada’s agriculture minister says federal programs designed to assist the Canadian pork industry as it recovers from three years of depressed prices are working.

Canadian government significantly invests in canola’s future

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada announced $14.5 million in funding for agronomic and nutrition research under a new Canola/Flax Agri-Science Cluster.

Pork producers encouraged to be aware of HILLRP application deadline

Farm Credit Canada is encouraging producers considering participating in the federal Hog Industry Loan Loss Reserve Program to be aware of the application deadlines and not wait to the last minute to apply.

Hog Industry Loan Loss Reserve Program uptake at 25 percent

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada estimates 25 percent of Canadian pork production is now being funded by loans offered through the federal Hog Industry Loan Loss Reserve Program.

Canadian pork to reappear shortly in Chinese grocery stores

Canada Pork International expects Canadian pork to begin appearing in Chinese grocery stores shortly.

New agreement allows resumption of Canadian pork exports to China

Canada’s Agriculture Minister has announced the signing of an agreement that will allow the immediate resumption of the export of Canadian pork products into China.

More time to apply for hog industry loan program

Canadian pork producers now have more time to apply for government-backed long-term loans.

HILLRP changes expected to improve program’s responsiveness

The Canadian Pork Council is hopeful changes announced this week to the Hog Industry Loan Loss Reserve Program will improve the program’s responsiveness.

Hog market outlook impoves

The Saskatchewan Pork Development Board reports the market outlook for hogs for the coming months is better than it’s for the past three years.

Government of Canada delivers energy loans for farmers

Canadian agriculture producers and agribusiness operators who are considering the use of renewable energy sources in their business will soon have a new financing option thanks to a new Energy Loan announced by Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz.


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