A survey conducted by the University of Missouri on behalf of the National Pork Producers Council shows only about 17 percent of sows in the U.S. are currently housed in open pen gestation.
The CEO of the U.S. based National Pork Producers Council is confident the future for North American pork production remains bright.
Manitoba pork producers will be able to improve the health of their herds and boost their bottom lines thanks to an investment from the Government of Canada.
The president of Paragon Economics says Mandatory U.S. Country of Origin Labelling has taken its greatest toll on U.S. pork producers who have typically relied on imported Canadian weanling and feeder pigs.
Manitoba Pork Council is hoping the U.S. will make the changes to Mandatory Country of Origin Labelling needed to bring it into compliance with its international trade obligations.
An agricultural economist with the University of Missouri blames a combination of milder weather which has resulted in increased pork production and softer domestic and export demand for pork for a dip in hog prices this spring which has pushed profitability back into the red.
The President of the Iowa Pork Producers Association is encouraging pork producers to take the lead in informing the public about the work they do.
A Research Scientist with Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development says the speed with which feed ingredient quality can be assessed using Near Infrared Reflectance Spectroscopy is the main factor driving of interest among pork producers in the technology.
The President of Westside Economics predicts reduced feed costs will translate into improved profitability for North American pork producers throughout 2012 and into 2013.
The Chair of the Banff Pork Seminar Advisory Committee predicts population growth will challenge Canada’s pork producers to expand production and improve efficiency to help meet an increased demand for food.
