Better Pork Magazine Archive February 2008 Are the big American hog integrators losing their competitive advantage? A combination of economics and environmental regulations make small to medium-sized hog operations in the American Midwest more competitive with the pork-producing giants, says a specialist in global development and the environment. Whether Ontario's pork producers will also benefit is not so clear By DON STONEMAN April 2008 December 2007
Ag workers act quick to put out Sask. grain dryer fire Thursday, October 22, 2026 A Saskatchewan farm business is recognizing its employees and the community for springing into action to put out a fire. “Thankfully, thanks to the quick response and teamwork of our staff, neighbours, and the Borden Fire Department, the situation was brought under control quickly, with... Read this article online
Bernard Sévigny appointed ag minister in Premier Paul St-Pierre Plamondon’s government Thursday, October 22, 2026 Bernard Sévigny, a former TVA journalist and the former mayor of Sherbrooke is Quebec’s new minister of agriculture, fisheries and food. Premier Paul St-Pierre Plamondon revealed Sévigny, the MNA for Richmond, and the rest of his Parti Québécois cabinet during an Oct. 21 swearing-in... Read this article online
Alberta votes to remain in Canada Thursday, October 22, 2026 The majority of Albertans want their province to remain part of Canada. During the Oct. 19 provincial referendum, when asked if Alberta should remain a Canadian province or if the provincial government should begin the legal process of holding a binding referendum on possible separation,... Read this article online
UFA Opens New Cardlock and Bulk Petroleum Site in Outlook, Saskatchewan Thursday, October 22, 2026 United Farmers of Alberta (UFA) has expanded its petroleum network with the opening of a new Cardlock and Bulk Petroleum site in Outlook, Saskatchewan, providing agricultural producers, transportation companies, and commercial operators with expanded access to fuel and lubricants in one of... Read this article online
New program for Canadian Western Agribition Thursday, October 22, 2026 A new program opportunity is available for the 2026 Canadian Western Agribition. The Canadian Buyers Program will provide qualified livestock and agriculture travelling from outside of the Prairie provinces with up to $1,000 to attend the show. Applicants must meet certain criteria to... Read this article online