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
Recall petition against Alberta ag minister gathering signatures Thursday, November 27, 2025 An effort to recall Alberta’s agriculture and irrigation minister is in the fifth stage of the seven-stage process. As of Nov. 25, 2025, organizers in Minister RJ Sigurdson’s riding of Highwood have 90 days – until Monday, February 3, 2026 – to collect the required number of signatures –... Read this article online
Canada adopts ePhytos for grain shipments to Mexico Thursday, November 27, 2025 Canada is doing away with some paper documents related to ag exports to Mexico. Since Nov. 3, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has replaced paper phytosanitary certificates with electronic ones (ePhytos) for grain and related products heading to Mexico. These certificates... Read this article online
Sask. getting its first UFA store Wednesday, November 26, 2025 UFA is increasing its presence in Western Canada with its first store in Saskatchewan. At Agribition on Nov. 23, UFA revealed a new farm and ranch supply store will open in the Land of the Living Skies in 2026. The store will be at 850 North Service Road in Emerald Park. "While UFA... Read this article online
OFA celebrates student success and leadership with scholarships and a new award Wednesday, November 26, 2025 The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) is investing in the future of Ontario agriculture by awarding six scholarships to students who demonstrate leadership, community involvement, and a passion for farming. Each recipient received $2,000 during OFA’s Annual General Meeting in Toronto... Read this article online
Navigating The World of Phytogenics in Swine Nutrition Wednesday, November 26, 2025 In Canada and around the world, the swine industry is undergoing transformation, driven by evolving consumer expectations, regulatory pressures, and the growing demand for sustainable production practices. Within this landscape, phytogenics have emerged as a promising innovation in animal... Read this article online