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
Heart of Harvest Supports Rural Cardiac Care Monday, October 12, 2026 The Southern Alberta agriculture community is preparing to come together for a special fundraising event aimed at improving healthcare services in the region. Heart of Harvest, presented by Crop Aid Nutrition, will support efforts to expand cardiac care services and help strengthen... Read this article online
Hensall Co-op Supports Ronald McDonald House Monday, October 12, 2026 Hensall Co-op is recognizing Co-op Week 2026 by launching a community-focused initiative designed to support rural families facing medical challenges. The program, called Farm Families Feeding Families, highlights the important role farm families play in providing food while also helping... Read this article online
MCA Welcomes New Crop Committee Delegates Monday, October 12, 2026 The Manitoba Crop Alliance (MCA) has announced the results of its 2026 crop committee delegate nomination process, highlighting strong farmer participation and continued leadership across Manitoba's crop sectors. The nomination period opened on July 1 and closed on October 1, 2026. During... Read this article online
Cows Can Become Pregnant Even Without Embryonal Interferon Tau Monday, October 12, 2026 The University of Guelph has appointed Paul Hoekstra as its first executive director of agri-food strategy and partnerships, marking an important step in the institution’s efforts to strengthen ties with Ontario’s agricultural and agri-food sectors. Hoekstra brings more than 20 years of... Read this article online
Paul Hoekstra Joins U of G Leadership Monday, October 12, 2026 The University of Guelph has appointed Paul Hoekstra as its first executive director of agri-food strategy and partnerships, marking an important step in the institution’s efforts to strengthen ties with Ontario’s agricultural and agri-food sectors. Hoekstra brings more than 20 years of... Read this article online