Pork producers revive Donate a Hog program Tuesday, March 20, 2012 by BETTER FARMING STAFFOntario pork producers have revived their Donate a Hog program in support of the Ontario Association of Food Banks. Funds raised for the food banks will be used to purchase and distribute pork products for food bank clients.In a news release announcing the program, Ontario Pork chair Wilma Jeffray says the program “is an opportunity for Ontario’s pork farmers to demonstrate their commitment and generosity to our rural communities by donating towards families who are in need.”“Those living on extremely low incomes may not be able to afford to purchase pork, and the Donate A Hog program will go a long way in providing nutritious meals to families in need,” says OAFB executive director Bill Laidlaw.The Donate a Hog program, founded in 1998 by the late Elgin County pork producer Paul Mistele, has so far raised more than $90,000 to help feed hungry Ontario families, the news release said. The revived program runs until September 2012. BF Swine exporter funding more a promise kept than a promise made Report says pork exports to South Africa under threat
USMEF: February Pork and Beef Exports Below Year-Ago Thursday, April 10, 2025 February exports of U.S. pork were moderately lower than a year ago, despite continued success in Mexico and Central America, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). February beef exports were also below last year after trending higher in... Read this article online
That Sinking Feeling: Proposed Port Fees Threaten U.S. Meat Exports Thursday, April 10, 2025 A new study commissioned by a coalition of agriculture and export groups warns that proposed U.S. port fees targeting Chinese-built or operated cargo ships could deliver a heavy blow to American meat exports, including pork. The recommendations, currently under review by the U.S. Trade... Read this article online
APAS releases federal election priorities Thursday, April 10, 2025 The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) is the latest ag organization to publish its priorities for the upcoming federal election. The group’s document, titled Unleashing Agriculture for Canada’s Growth, highlights five important areas APAS would like to see included... Read this article online
C-Merak Innovations receives grain company license Thursday, April 10, 2025 A Saskatchewan company recently received a grain company license from the Canadian Grain Commission (CGC). C-Merak Innovations in Tisdale, Sask., got its primary elevator designation on April 9, the CGC’s website says. A primary elevator license goes to “an operator of an elevator... Read this article online
Brady and Lindsay Funk named Saskatchewan Outstanding Young Farmers for 2025 Thursday, April 10, 2025 Farmers from Wymark, Sask., are Saskatchewan’s Outstanding Young Farmers for 2025. “It’s a very prestigious award to win and we’re grateful for the opportunity to have this experience,” Brady Funk told Farms.com. Brady and his wife Lindsay own and operate Braylin Acres in Lucky Lake... Read this article online