Smithfield hit by higher hog prices Thursday, June 10, 2010 Smithfield Food Inc, and the analysts who keep an eye on it, have been caught off guard by the recent leap in hog prices. Meatingplace.com notes that Smithfield was warning investors before regular meetings that its fourth quarter numbers will be weaker than expected, in spite of changes in the way the company is doing business.A BMO Capital Markets analyst noted that Smithfield had still made the right decisions by restructuring its hog business and reducing the amount of debt carried on its balance sheet. The world's largest hog producer is expected to do much better in 2011.Higher raw material costs, meaning hogs, are affecting Smithfield's fresh pork business, while the unexpected run-up in futures has hurt the value of those assets, according to "mark to market" accounting, a system of assigning current market value to financial instruments. BP Bacon a must for foster children? Canada's share of world pork trade predicted to decline
Barry Friesen Honoured for Advancing Farm Recycling Tuesday, October 27, 2026 The Recycling Council of Alberta (RCA) has recognized retired Cleanfarms Executive Director Barry Friesen with its prestigious Rs of Excellence Circular Champion Recognition Award. The honour celebrates his long-standing contributions to agricultural recycling, environmental stewardship, and... Read this article online
Bayer Invests $45M in New Canadian Canola Innovation Centre Tuesday, October 27, 2026 Canadian canola research is receiving a major investment, with Bayer Crop Science committing more than $45 million CAD to establish a new canola innovation centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The facility is expected to strengthen Bayer's Canadian research and development capabilities, with... Read this article online
B.C. ag will be represented in the Legislative Assembly Tuesday, October 27, 2026 British Columbians elected members of the province’s ag and food community during the 2026 election. At least four MLAs will bring experience working on farms or in B.C.’s food sector once the Legislative Assembly sits again. In Nechako Lakes, for example, rancher Diane Black with... Read this article online
Ag in the House: Oct. 19 – 23 Tuesday, October 27, 2026 During question period on Oct. 20, a Conservative MP from Ontario wanted the government to share how it is supporting an ag business. Jamie Schmale, the MP for Haliburton—Kawartha Lakes, told the House that Mariposa Dairy in Linsday, Ont. is “being hit with a $4.5-million bill every... Read this article online
RCMP looking to identify grain hopper tamperers Monday, October 26, 2026 Police in Saskatchewan are asking for the public’s help to identify two males involved in grain hopper tampering. Assiniboia RCMP say the incident occurred at a property in the RM of Lake of the Rivers between Aug. 14 and 15. Police photos show at least four hoppers with piles of grain... Read this article online