News - Agriculture

The Swine Health Information Centre has approved a research project which will examine the risk of transmitting the virus responsible for Foot and Mouth Disease through feed.

Manitoba Agriculture reports warm weather conditions and rainfall over the past week have advanced crop development from the vegetative to the reproductive stage.

Higher anticipated U.S. pork production combined with uncertain export demand is expected to put increasing downward pressure on live hog prices heading toward the fourth quarter.

In an effort to better engage with the public, Manitoba pork is updating and modernizing its presence at the Bruce D. Campbell Farm and Food Discovery Centre.

A Senior Vice President with Farm Credit Canada says with the social structure in rural Canada eroding the need for access to mental health first aid is growing.

Manitoba Agriculture reports despite spotty rainfall, crop development throughout the province is progressing well.

Manitoba Pork has introduced a new monthly consumer-focused email newsletter titled “Pork! The One You Love.”

A Research Scientist with the Prairie Swine Centre says electronic sow feeding appears to the wave of the future for gestating sows in Canada.

The National Pork Producer’s Council says planned changes to the USDA’s Swine Inspection System will allow government meat inspectors to intensify their focus on issues related to food safety and animal care.

In an effort to better engage with the public Manitoba Pork has made a number of enhancements to its live animal exhibits at the Royal Manitoba Winter Fair and the Red River Exhibition.