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
Alberta's 2025 Harvest Jumps Ahead Saturday, September 6, 2025 A shift in weather has provided a much-needed boost to Alberta's 2025 harvest. Following a period of cool temperatures and frequent rain, the latest heat wave, which started Tuesday, Aug. 26 was the hottest in some areas such as Edmonton in 145 years. Clear days allowed widespread... Read this article online
Boehringer Ingelheim Launches New PCV2 Vaccine - INGELVAC CIRCOFLEX® AD Saturday, September 6, 2025 INGELVAC CIRCOFLEX® AD is the first vaccine to provide protection against the most prevalent genotypes of porcine circovirus type 2 (PCV2), combining PCV2a and PCV2d antigens in a single dose. PCV2 is one of the most common and devastating viruses in pigs, leading to poor pig health,... Read this article online
Ag group concerned about Conservative proposal to eliminate TFW program Saturday, September 6, 2025 At least one Canadian ag organization is voicing concern about a proposal from the Conservatives to do away with the temporary foreign worker (TFW) program. While speaking in Mississauga, Ont., on Wednesday, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre called on the government to cancel the TFW... Read this article online
Kody Blois joining Premier Moe on canola trip to China Saturday, September 6, 2025 A member of Prime Minister Carney’s inner circle will head to China to engage in talks about canola. Kody Blois, the parliamentary secretary to the prime minister, will travel to China from Sept. 6 to 9 as part of a trade delegation spearheaded by Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe. This... Read this article online
Pulse Growers Coming Together in Saskatoon Friday, September 5, 2025 The Canadian Pulse Research Workshop (CPRW) will be hosted in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, from November 15 to 18, 2026. This will be the 13th edition of the event, bringing together participants from across Canada and the northern United States. The three-day workshop will highlight new... Read this article online