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
Mexico Canada Trade Mission B2B Meetings 2026 Monday, April 13, 2026 The Government of Mexico is organizing an upcoming international trade mission aimed at strengthening business ties between Mexico and Canada. The delegation will include Mexican companies seeking Canadian partners for cooperation, investment, sourcing, and market expansion... Read this article online
Agriculture Commodities Caught Between War and Weather Monday, April 13, 2026 The weekly with Farms.com Risk Management Chief Commodity Strategist Moe Agostino. This week’s podcast “” reviewed how several factors sharply impacted the markets during the week of April 6 to 11, factors such as ongoing global geo-political uncertainty, weather-related stress, and mixed... Read this article online
Canadian Cattle Association has beef with Mercosur trade deal Monday, April 13, 2026 The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) is against the federal government entering into a trade deal with South American countries that could jeopardize Canada’s domestic livestock industry. The Canadian government is currently engaged in trade talks with Mercosur, a bloc of five South... Read this article online
LOCKWOOD® Teams Up with PGS for Potato Gear Friday, April 10, 2026 LOCKWOOD®has announced a new partnership with PGS Equipment, Ltd., making the company its official dealer for potato equipment in Alberta and nearby areas. This agreement will cover the sale of equipment, along with parts and service support for farmers. PGS Equipment is based in Taber... Read this article online
Canada Invests in Clean Farm Friday, April 10, 2026 Canada is taking important steps to build a greener and more sustainable agriculture sector. The government has announced an investment of up to $1,236,310 to support innovative technology that can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve farming practices. This funding is being... Read this article online