Big changes ahead for provincial pork board Sunday, October 5, 2008 The decision was made following a July hearing into “the appropriate role of Ontario Pork,” a Commission news release said. A group of pork producers and industry stakeholders had requested the hearing.Other related decisions included:the commodity organization will represent and collect license fees from producers of all classes of pigs, including weaners and breeding stock;it will continue to market pigs for producers on a fee-for-service basis;Ontario Pork will continue its role in addressing pork industry issuesIts board will deliver a new structure and governance model to the commission by Dec. 1. Producers respond to pork board changes Concerns grow about prolonged pork market downturn
Key January data may reshape corn soybeans and wheat prices Monday, January 12, 2026 On the weekly with experts Farms.com Risk Management Chief Commodity Strategist Moe Agostino and Commodity Strategist Abhinesh Gopal, the team review recent important market developments during the week of January 5th to the 9th and focused on the upcoming USDA reports that could strongly... Read this article online
Developing a new plan for rural Canada Monday, January 12, 2026 The federal government wants input from Canadians about issues and priorities for rural parts of the country. Until Feb. 6, Canadians can participate in a public consultation through Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada. “What we hear from those living in rural Canada... Read this article online
Mid-January CGC updates Monday, January 12, 2026 The Canadian Grain Commission (CGC) has issued some licenses while others are no longer in effect. So far in 2025 the CGC has provided three licenses. Two belong to an Alberta company. Westlock Terminals in Westlock received two licenses on Jan. 1. One elevator got its grain... Read this article online
Episode #84: How to Identify Sick Pigs Early Monday, January 12, 2026 How to Identify Sick Pigs Early In this episode of the SwineTime podcast, staff veterinarian and Pipestone Holdings owner Dr. Spencer Wayne is joined by fellow veterinarian and partner Dr. Joseph Yaros for a practical discussion on one of the most critical aspects of swine production:... Read this article online
Pork producers address USDA's New World screwworm response Monday, January 12, 2026 The National Pork Producers Council submitted comments on the USDA's draft response plan for a New orWld screwworm detection in the United States. NPPC's feedback addressed areas of the response including movement controls and movements to slaughter, treatment and physical examinations, among... Read this article online