Danish Crown wants to sell shares Monday, December 5, 2011 Smithfield Foods is well known as the world's largest pork producer. But the world's largest pork exporter isn't on this continent.Danish Crown, 124 years old and co-operatively owned by 9,800 farmers, slaughtered 19.4 million hogs in 2009/2010 in Denmark, Britain, Sweden and Poland. It sells to 130 different countries with annual revenue of C$8.44 billion and its largest export market is the United States. It wants to raise C$1 billion in development capital and it won't come from cash-strapped farmers. So "going public" by selling stock on an exchange is being considered. The goal, according to board chairman Niels Mikkelsen, is to become one of the three largest food companies in Europe.However, Henrik Mortensen, chairman of Danske Svineproducenter, the national association of Danish pork producers, has warned that farmers must be aware of the consequences of such a step.In early October, Danish Crown laid off 400 employees in Demark packing plants because fewer pigs were being sent to slaughter than anticipated. According to a press release: "High labour costs continue to pose a major challenge for the company, which explains the continued strong focus on capacity." BP Smithfield sow numbers down, but still huge Pork products make fast-food comeback
Ag community wanted for cover crop survey Saturday, January 17, 2026 Researchers from Manitoba and Ontario are looking for members of ag communities from Alberta to Ontario to participate in a questionnaire about cover crops. The confidential survey is open to any farm type and size whether the operation has ever grown cover crops. “We don’t just want... Read this article online
Elyce Simpson Fraser Wins Pulse Promoter Award Friday, January 16, 2026 Saskatchewan Pulse Growers has named Elyce Simpson Fraser as the recipient of the 2025 Pulse Promoter Award. She is being recognized for her strong leadership in expanding value-added pulse processing and for her ongoing efforts to promote Saskatchewan pulses within local... Read this article online
SARM Welcomes Pause on Livestock Traceability Rules Friday, January 16, 2026 The Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities has welcomed the federal government’s decision to pause the publication of proposed livestock traceability regulations. The organization says the pause isan important steptoward developing a system that works for cattle producers and rural... Read this article online
RFA Supports Canadas Clean Fuel Regulations Update Friday, January 16, 2026 The Renewable Fuels Association has shared its comments with Environment and Climate Change Canada in support of Canada’s Clean Fuel Regulations. The organization also offered its views onpossible changesthat could strengthen the program while keeping its main goal of reducing greenhouse gas... Read this article online
Alta. farm kid heading to her third Olympics Friday, January 16, 2026 Melissa Lotholz hasn’t really had time to think about the fact she’s about to become a three-time Olympian. “I think a lot of time we’re very process oriented as athletes and then it’s not until you take a step back and take a look at it and you’re like, ‘oh, that’s actually a pretty big... Read this article online