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
Alberta votes to remain in Canada Thursday, October 22, 2026 The majority of Albertans want their province to remain part of Canada. During the Oct. 19 provincial referendum, when asked if Alberta should remain a Canadian province or if the provincial government should begin the legal process of holding a binding referendum on possible separation,... Read this article online
UFA Opens New Cardlock and Bulk Petroleum Site in Outlook, Saskatchewan Thursday, October 22, 2026 United Farmers of Alberta (UFA) has expanded its petroleum network with the opening of a new Cardlock and Bulk Petroleum site in Outlook, Saskatchewan, providing agricultural producers, transportation companies, and commercial operators with expanded access to fuel and lubricants in one of... Read this article online
New program for Canadian Western Agribition Thursday, October 22, 2026 A new program opportunity is available for the 2026 Canadian Western Agribition. The Canadian Buyers Program will provide qualified livestock and agriculture travelling from outside of the Prairie provinces with up to $1,000 to attend the show. Applicants must meet certain criteria to... Read this article online
Canada Continues Efforts to Expand Ag Trade Opportunities During G7 and EU Meetings Thursday, October 22, 2026 Canada's agriculture minister is returning from Europe with a renewed focus on expanding market access and strengthening trade relationships for Canadian farmers and agri-food exporters. The Honourable Heath MacDonald, Canada's Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, concluded a... Read this article online
Manitoba Harvest Progresses Despite Wet Field Conditions Wednesday, October 21, 2026 Manitoba producers are making significant progress on harvest operations, but excess soil moisture continues to create challenges in some regions as the 2026 growing season winds down. According to the latest Manitoba crop report, spring cereal harvest is essentially complete across... Read this article online