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Chef Jonathan Collins cuts up a pork leg, foot included, to prepare ginger and black vinegar hog trotters in a video for Canada Pork International. (Video screengrab from CanadaPork.com)

Canada beats U.S. in pork sales to China – feet, elbows and all

By Dominique Patton, GFM Network News, Michael Hirtzer, Rod Nickel June 5, 2017

Winnipeg/Chicago/Beijing | Reuters — Canada has overtaken the United States as the top North American supplier of pork to China as farmers and meat packers in both nations battle for lucrative shares of the biggest global market. Canada’s pork sales to China, after a sharp rise last year, exceeded those of the U.S. in the

Editorial, Opinion

Editorial: Pigs and protests

By Gord Gilmour May 11, 2017

Any changes to the rules governing the operation, permitting or construction of hog barns in Manitoba are always going to be controversial. This is a well-worn debate with both sides set to battle over perceived risks to the environment or the industry, depending on the advocate’s point of view. What is a little surprising is

A current aerial photo of HyLife’s packaging plant in Neepawa. Expansion plans include increasing the plant by 130,000 square feet.

Hogs, Livestock

International success leads to HyLife expansion

After finding success overseas in the Asian markets, Manitoba pork processor,  HyLife will be undertaking a major expansion to keep up with demand

By Jennifer Paige October 31, 2016

A planned expansion at the HyLife pork-processing plant in Neepawa is good news for the entire hog sector. HyLife is planning a major expansion of the company’s finishing and processing capacities, a move made necessary by strong demand for its products, the company says. We produce a great product and consumers want to buy it,

Hogs, Livestock

September record-large U.S. hog herd topped expectations

By GFM Network News, Theopolis Waters September 30, 2016

Reuters — The U.S. hog herd in the June-August quarter grew two per cent versus a year ago to a record high, according to Friday’s U.S. Department of Agriculture report, which surpassed average trade projections. Affordable feed, solid summer grilling demand and respectable U.S. pork exports encouraged farmers to grow their herds. Several producers ramped

Hogs, Livestock, Markets

Weak loonie expected to support hog prices, but not yet

By GFM Network News, Jade Markus January 7, 2016

CNS Canada — A weak loonie could improve the profit margin of Canadian pork producers by summer, according to one analyst, but its effects have been little seen in the current market. Influencers outside of currency markets are driving current cash prices lower — and cash prices are relatively depressed, according to Tyler Fulton, director

The annual Hog Days industry trade fair took place at the Keystone Centre in Brandon on December 2.

Hogs, Local news

Optimism returns to the hog business

Producers were eyeing up labour-saving technology  at this year’s Manitoba Hog Days

By Jennifer Paige December 10, 2015

The co-ordinator for Manitoba Hog Days says attendance at this year’s event reflects a growing sense of optimism in the industry. “This year’s event was well attended and one of the best-attended events we have had in recent years,” said Ron Bazylo, business development specialist for swine with Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Development and

(Regis Lefebure photo courtesy ARS/USDA)

Hogs, Livestock, Markets

Hog prices fighting for stability

By Dave Sims, GFM Network News November 27, 2015

CNS Canada — Canadian hog prices have been drifting slightly lower over the past few weeks but are showing signs of turning the corner, according to one industry expert in Saskatchewan. Brad Marceniuk, a provincial livestock development specialist in Saskatoon, said he expects prices to stabilize in the next couple of weeks as slaughter numbers

Hogs, Livestock

McCain CEO says Brandon pork facility needs more hogs, workers

Changes in the temporary foreign worker program will have an impact on Brandon’s hog-processing plant

By Shannon VanRaes May 5, 2015

Manitoba’s hog production is not in line with its production capacity. That was the message brought to the Manitoba Pork Council by Maple Leaf Foods president and CEO Michael McCain last week. Speaking to members of the pork industry at the council’s annual general meeting in Winnipeg, the business leader said now is the time

Hogs, Livestock

A combination of new additives and husbandry can replace antibiotics

Animal Health: If Scandinavian pork producers can go antibiotic free, so can Canadians, says U of M animal scientist

By Shannon VanRaes March 30, 2015

If you think you can’t raise a healthy pig and turn a profit without the aid of antibiotics, think again. While there is no silver bullet lying in wait to replace antibiotic growth promotants, a thoughtful mix of improved husbandry and antibiotic alternatives can prove as effective, University of Manitoba animal science professor, Martin Nyachoti

Beef cattle, Hogs, Livestock, Markets

U.S. pork production seen at record high in 2015, beef lower

By GFM Network News, Reuters February 19, 2015

Washington | Reuters –– U.S. meat and poultry production will rise to a record 95.13 million pounds in 2015, with gains in pork and poultry output more than offsetting a slight drop in beef production, the U.S. Department of Agriculture forecast on Thursday. Total U.S. pork production was seen up 5.5 per cent at 24.09

Daily Network News

U.S. grains: Corn, soybeans higher in technical bounce; wheat firms

Bring focused approach to target systems, not producers says animal activist

Canada’s Food Price Report shows meat, pantry goods prices expected to rise “a lot” in 2026

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Canada beats U.S. in pork sales to China – feet, elbows and all

Editorial: Pigs and protests

International success leads to HyLife expansion

September record-large U.S. hog herd topped expectations

Weak loonie expected to support hog prices, but not yet

Optimism returns to the hog business

Hog prices fighting for stability

McCain CEO says Brandon pork facility needs more hogs, workers

A combination of new additives and husbandry can replace antibiotics

U.S. pork production seen at record high in 2015, beef lower

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