Better Pork Magazine Archive February 2009 WINNING those small victories in the ongoing battle against PRRS by KATE PROCTER April 2009 December 2008
Manitoba Pork welcomes Canada’s ASF zoning agreement with Japan Thursday, June 18, 2026 Today, the Government of Canada and the Government of Japan announced an agreement on the mutual recognition of containment zones in the event of an outbreak of African swine fever (ASF). ASF is an internationally reportable disease that has devastated swine herds around the world. It is... Read this article online
U.S. Agriculture Leaders Support USMCA Trade Agreement Thursday, June 18, 2026 Members of the House Agriculture Committee voiced strong support for the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) during a June 10, 2026, hearing, even as uncertainty surrounds the upcoming July 1, 2026, review of the trade pact. Representatives from farmer organizations and... Read this article online
Ag in the House: June 8 – 12 Thursday, June 18, 2026 During question period on June 8, a Bloc MP wanted answers related to a provision about agriculture placed inside Bill C-30, the Spring Economic Update Implementation Act. Maxime Blanchette-Joncas, the MP for Rimouski—La Matapédia, wanted to know if the government will remove parts of the... Read this article online
Competition Bureau looking at Canada’s food supply chain Thursday, June 18, 2026 Canada’s food supply chain from harvest to store shelf will be under the Competition Bureau’s microscope for the next year. The bureau announced its investigation on June 16 with a final report scheduled for release next spring. “Food prices have risen sharply in recent years, putting... Read this article online
Manitoba Pressed to Use Portage Diversion During Heavy Rains Wednesday, June 17, 2026 The Manitoba Progressive Conservatives are urging Premier Wab Kinew and Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Lisa Naylor to activate the Portage Diversion as heavy rainfall continues to threaten communities across southern Manitoba and the Interlake region. Lakeside MLA and PC... Read this article online