Farmers look to newly elected government to focus on resolving agricultural trade tensions

A partner with Polar Pork says Canadian farmers will be looking to Canada's newly elected minority Liberal government to resolve Canada's trade disputes with both the United States and China.

Canadian Pork Council encourages hog producers to order a 4-month supply of ear tags

The CPC is urging producers to plan ahead to avoid potential supply shortages.

Despite tariff threats live hog markets remain strong

While uncertainty resulting from U.S. President Donald Trump's threatened imposition of new tariffs has pressured futures markets, cash markets for hogs have remained strong.

Maple Leaf Foods advances spin-off of pork division into Canada Packers Inc.

The spin-off is aimed at unlocking greater value by separating Maple Leaf Foods’ branded consumer packaged goods business from its global pork platform.

Porcine ear necrosis

Porcine ear necrosis symptoms are initially associated with raised red areas of inflammation visible in the epidermis of the skin at the extremities of the ear.

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Precision pig farming technologies

Dr. Janice Siegford discusses how precision livestock farming can improve pig welfare, detect disease early, and help producers make smarter decisions.

Ag commodity corner+ podcast

Renewed trade talks with China have investors and fund traders pushing commodity and stock prices higher as May begins.

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