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Improved exports critical to maintaining profitable fourth quarter hog prices

HAMS Marketing Services says improved export sales will be needed in all markets to realize better prices during the fourth quarter.

Posted: 09/25/2019 at 9:08 am

Province holds first Manitoba Protein Summit

Summit

The Manitoba government recently hosted the Manitoba Protein Summit, a gathering of crop and livestock industry leaders, processors, academics, government and other stakeholders brought together to gain new insight into protein opportunities.

Posted: 09/24/2019 at 9:00 am

Clostridium septicum identified as potential emerging disease threat

The Canada West Swine Health Intelligence Network is advising pork producers to be aware of a rare infection that mimics the symptoms of African Swine Fever and Classical Swine Fever.

Posted: 09/23/2019 at 9:12 am

Researchers target improved comfort of young pigs during transport

Scientists working on behalf of Swine Innovation Porc are striving to improve the comfort of young pigs being moved throughout North America.

Posted: 09/20/2019 at 9:20 am

Rollback of Chinese pork tariffs good news for U.S. producers and Chinese consumers

The National Pork Producers Council says word that China is rolling back retaliatory tariffs on U.S. pork is good news for U.S. pork producers and Chinese consumers.

Posted: 09/17/2019 at 9:10 am

Province provides livestock producers with funding options to address dry conditions on pasture

The province is advising that livestock producers who have been affected by dry conditions on pasture can apply for funding to support water access and management under Ag Action Manitoba.

Posted: 09/15/2019 at 1:00 pm

10th annual Open Farm Day kicks off Farm and Food Awareness Week

Open Farm Day

The 10th annual Open Farm Day will officially kick off the fourth annual Farm and Food Awareness Week on Sunday, September 15.

Posted: 09/15/2019 at 9:00 am

FCC review suggests modest increase in farmland values for 2019

Farmland

Average farmland values in Canada are showing only modest increases for the first half of 2019, according to a review by Farm Credit Canada.

Posted: 09/12/2019 at 1:43 pm

Global monitoring bolsters preparedness for emerging swine diseases

Global tracking of swine diseases is helping pork producers be better equipped to guard against the threat of existing and emerging diseases.

Posted: 09/11/2019 at 9:00 am

Alarm raised on three potential emerging diseases

The Manager of the Canada West Swine Health Intelligence Network is raising the alarm with regards to three specific swine diseases, two of which mimic the symptoms of foreign animal diseases.

Posted: 09/10/2019 at 11:00 am

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