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• Preparing Producers for Canada’s Updated Pig Code of Practice Among Prairie Swine Centre’s Research Priorities

  04-11-2024 18:26 via farms.com
  The Prairie Swine Center’s recently appointed Research Scientist Ethology says her priorities moving forward will be to advance work by Drs. Yolande Seddon, Jenifer Brown and Harold Gonyou with a focus on preparing farmers for upcoming changes to Canada’s Pig Code of Practice. The mandate of the Prairie Swine Center, operated by the University of Saskatchewan, is to produce and distribute knowledge derived through original research, scientific review and economic analysis on behalf o
  
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• Saskatchewan Pork Industry Symposium Offers Pork Producers, Industry Leaders, Government Representatives, Suppliers Networking Opportunities

  04-11-2024 18:24 via farms.com
  The Communications and Marketing Coordinator with Sask Pork says the 47th edition of Saskatchewan Pork Industry Symposium will provide an opportunity for pork producers to learn the latest in research and technology development, to interact with government officials and industry leaders and to network. The Saskatchewan Pork Development Board’s Saskatchewan Pork Industry Symposium 2024 is scheduled for Saskatoon Tuesday and Wednesday. Sask Pork Communications and Marketing Coordinator Steve
  
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• Seek and you shall find; The value of postmortem, in pigs?

  04-11-2024 18:22 via farms.com
  Why should we do post-mortem examinations in pigs? That’s the question Jeff Bergermann, Veterinary Services Manager at Zoetis Canada, posed at the start of his presentation to participants of the 2024 PSC Producer Meetings. Jeff, who owns a small herd of cattle, showed pictures of a dead calf that looked  completely normal on the outside. However, once he had cut open the calf, it turned out that its heart had been developing outs
  
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• Weekly Hog Market Update: Ontario Prices Rise, U.S. Slaughter Sees Stability

  04-11-2024 18:11 via farms.com
  Introduction: The latest hog market data, compiled by Jaydee Smith from the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA), provides insights into pricing trends, slaughter statistics, and regional variations in the swine industry for the week ending November 1, 2024.Ontario Market Overview: Ontario’s hog market continues to show strength with the 100% base formula price reaching $219.71 per ckg, up from $212.73 the previous week. This price is significantly higher than l
  
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• Updated SHIC Fact Sheets for Pseudorabies, Japanese Encephalitis, Ebola, and Reston Viruses Available

  04-11-2024 18:08 via farms.com
  As one of the Swine Health Information Center’s most accessed resources, swine disease fact sheets provide specific information on emerging or re-emerging pathogens. Recently updated, these facts sheets for pseudorabies virus, Japanese encephalitis virus as well as Ebola and Reston virus are now published. Newly included information encompasses disease outbreak demographics and impacts, virology and surveillance strategies, and incorporates peer-reviewed research results addressing multipl
  
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• Ohio Pig Farmer Finds Strength Through Life's Challenges

  04-11-2024 18:05 via farms.com
  Ohio pork producer Duane Stateler joins The PORK Podcast and host Jennifer Shike to share the story behind his busy calendar and impressive resume — the story of an unassuming multi-generational Ohio farmer who has fought everything from bad markets to animal rights activists, and even cancer, to make him what he is today... stronger and more determined to succeed.Stateler was born into the swine industry and grew up helping his dad on the farm. He took a job off the farm for a few years p
  
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• Long-Term Trends in Pigs Per Litter

  04-11-2024 18:03 via farms.com
  Key performance metrics for swine production include feed conversion, litters per sow per year, pigs per litter, and pounds of pork produced per sow per year. All of these metrics have improved dramatically over time. A recent article by Franken (2024), noted that pigs per litter reached another record in September. Improvements in production performance are critical to controlling production costs and for the industry to remain competitive in comparison to swine producers in other countries and
  
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• Avian Influenza found in a pig in the U.S.

  04-11-2024 18:00 via farms.com
  The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has its first case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in a pig.Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack was in Iowa on Thursday when he shared details of the investigation in Oregon on reported cases of HPAI on a backyard farming operation with a mix of poultry and livestock, including swine.“It’s not H5N1, it’s HPAI. It was a result of wild birds,” Vilsack said. “We tested the poultry, clearly, had the virus that
  
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• Livestock item on the ballot on election day

  04-11-2024 15:29 via farms.com
  Measure J could limit the size of CAFOs in California
  
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• RaboResearch releases the latest global pork market report

  04-11-2024 15:28 via farms.com
  The latest report from RaboResearch notes that pork producers around the world are cautious about the future of trade, disease, and consumption uncertainties.
  
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• Navigating Financial Literacy for Women in Ag

  04-11-2024 14:59 via farms.com
  Join us at AWC EAST 2024 to explore financial strategies that empower women in agriculture, featuring expert workshops on partnerships and personal finance
  
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• Ag in the House: Oct. 28 – Nov. 1

  04-11-2024 14:35 via farms.com
  The Bloc questioned the Liberals about Bill C-282 on multiple occasions
  
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• Alberta targeting illegal meat processing and sale

  04-11-2024 14:08 via farms.com
  Alberta increasing fines for illegal meat processing and sales
  
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• Global pork production faces challenges despite price relief

  04-11-2024 12:10 via farms.com
  The global sow herd remains stable, with potential for growth in some regions, while biosecurity concerns and regional variations in feed costs continue to influence the pork industry's outlook.
  
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• Canada Cannot Afford Another Supply Chain Shutdown, Warns Fertilizer Canada

  04-11-2024 11:59 via farms.com
  Fertilizer Canada is raising urgent concerns about an impending labour disruption at the West Coast ports, set to begin the morning of November 4th. These ports are vital for exporting potash to overseas markets, moving over 21,000 Mt daily. A shutdown will cost the industry $9.7 million per day in lost sales revenue. Another disruption to Canada's supply chains further damages our reputation as a reliable trading partner and jeopardizes food security around the world. Disruptions also damage ou
  
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• The Andersons, Inc. Acquires Majority Ownership in Skyland Grain, LLC

  04-11-2024 11:58 via farms.com
  The Andersons, Inc. (Nasdaq: ANDE) announced they have finalized the acquisition of a majority ownership in Skyland Grain, LLC. The transaction enables The Andersons to expand its core grain and fertilizer businesses across strategic markets, including Kansas, Oklahoma, Colorado, and Texas. At the same time, Skyland will benefit from access to The Andersons extensive portfolio of assets and capabilities."With Skyland becoming part of The Andersons, we are confident that we are well-positioned to
  
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• Ontario Harvest Progress Remains Strong

  04-11-2024 11:56 via farms.com
  Ontario harvest progress remains strong, with overall favourable weather allowing fieldwork to progress rapidly, according to the latest weekly update from the Grain Farmers of Ontario. Strong yields are reported, along with good crop harvest moistures and field conditions. Corn: Corn harvest is between 40 to 60% complete. Grain moisture has dropped quite a bit from the start of harvest with all the warm weather, which will certainly help with drying costs and ease of harvest. Harvest
  
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• Syngenta Canada introduced Axial Maxx herbicide for cereals

  04-11-2024 11:54 via farms.com
  Four active ingredients, including the unique Group 27 mode of action in bicyclopyrone, to guard against weed resistance issues Wide application window, from the two-leaf growth stage through to six-leaf three-tiller Provides grass and broadleaf weed control, with no additional tank partners needed Syngenta Canada Inc. is pleased to add Axial® Maxx cereals herbicide to its spring wheat and barley portfolio for post-emergence grass and broadleaf weed control.Axial Maxx has four active ingredi
  
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• Syngenta Canada introduces Sabatis herbicide

  04-11-2024 11:52 via farms.com
  Flexible application timing from 2-leaf expanded to just prior to flag leaf emergence Tank mix with grass weed chemistries for one-pass weed management No re-cropping restrictions in the year following application Syngenta Canada Inc. is pleased to add Sabatis™ cereals herbicide to help control tough-to-manage broadleaf weeds in wheat, barley, and oats crops.Sabatis has three dependable and well-understood active ingredients in Florasulam (Group 2), Fluroxypyr (Group 4), and MCPA Ester (Gr
  
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• Canola growers encouraged to scout for blackleg

  04-11-2024 11:42 via farms.com
  Blackleg is a disease in canola mainly caused by the fungus Leptosphaeria maculans. It’s a serious disease that affect canola plants in the seedling stage by attaching to the stems and working up the stem as it grows, inhibiting the movement of water and nutrients within the plant. It can cause upwards of 50% yield reduction in severe cases. Blackleg was first spotted in western Canada in 1975 in north-east Saskatchewan. Chris Manchur is an agronomy specialist with the Canola Council of Ca
  
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