Pork exports contribute to Smithfield's profit comeback Tuesday, May 31, 2011 Smithfield Foods Inc., based in Virginia, cites pork exports to Canada, along with other countries, as contributing to quarterly earnings that far exceeded expectations.In the quarter ending in January, Smithfield, the world's largest pork producer, exported 24 per cent of its production. According to published reports, chief executive Larry Pope credited double digit increases in sales to Japan, China Korea and Canada. As a result, Smithfield revenue rose 10 per cent to $3.19 billion, above the $3.16 billion average analyst forecast. The hog production unit still lost money, but it was only $2.3 million compared to $78.3 million a year before as higher hog prices made up for expensive feed.Across the industry, Pope said when announcing the company's financial situation, "supply and demand are in balance."Smithfield said it reduced its debt by $913 million by January, bringing its total debt level to $2.1 billion. BP Countering the 'meatless' weight loss theory Angry exchange on British pork prices
Saskatchewan Pulse Research Gets Major Boost Saturday, January 17, 2026 Saskatchewan Pulse Growers has announced major new funding to support pulse crop research across the province. Through co-funding with Saskatchewan’s Agriculture Development Fund, more than four million dollars will be invested in research that strengthens the pulse industry and supports... Read this article online
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