Urban expansion is increasingly encroaching upon agricultural lands, posing significant challenges to the future of farming. This issue is exemplified by Quinn Farm, a 200-acre enterprise established in 1982 on the outskirts of Montreal. The farm produces horticultural crops,...
Alberta Pork has detected Swine Delta Coronavirus (SDCV) at a pig-handling facility in Alberta during ongoing surveillance efforts with the Alberta government. SDCV is from the same viral family as Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea (PED) and Transmissible Gastroenteritis (TGE), causing...
Maple Leaf Foods Inc. has released its fourth-quarter and full-year 2024 financial results, highlighting strong growth, improved margins, and a solid foundation for future expansion. The company attributes its performance to disciplined execution, strategic capital investments, and market stabilization.
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The Saskatchewan Pork Development Board (Sask Pork) is urging pork producers to establish comprehensive On-Farm Emergency Response Plans to effectively manage potential crises, such as disease outbreaks, barn fires, or transportation accidents. To support this initiative, Sask Pork is...
Biosecurity Checklist for Spring
Spring brings warmer temperatures and the reemergence of pests and diseases, making it essential to reinforce farm biosecurity. Here are five key steps to protect your livestock and facilities:
Control Rodent Populations
Remove any harvested grain...
In today’s digital age, social media is playing a vital role in reshaping the way consumers perceive and engage with the agricultural industry. According to a recent Farmscape report, increased social media interactions are proving to be a powerful...
Ontario Market Overview
The 100% Base Formula Price for hogs in Ontario continues its upward trend, reaching $225.99/cwt, marking a 6.98% increase from mid-January. Compared to last year, this price represents a substantial gain from $182.54/cwt.
Average dressed weight remains...
Florian Possberg, a partner with Polar Pork Farms, is calling for tariff exemptions on agriculture in light of potential U.S. import tariffs on Canadian and Mexican products.
On February 3rd, U.S. President Donald Trump announced a 30-day delay on implementing...
Swine Innovation Porc (SIP) has released its latest update, showcasing significant progress in research and innovation aimed at strengthening the Canadian pork industry.
The report underscores the conclusion of Swine Cluster 3, a five-year research initiative that has driven advancements...
Saskatchewan's pork industry is taking proactive steps to prepare for potential animal health emergencies by encouraging producers to develop site-specific on-farm emergency response plans. The initiative aims to ensure preparedness in the event of a foreign animal disease outbreak...