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...[TheTopNews] Read More.14 hours ago - Federal leaders promising to protect supply management
Liberal, Conservative and Bloc leaders are committed to preserving supply management ...[TheTopNews] Read More.2 days ago - Canada invests $567M in African swine fever prevention, preparednessThe Government of Canada is committed to protecting the resilience of Canada's rural communities and the Canadian pork sector by supporting prevention efforts and preparing to respond in the event of an African swine fever outbreak. Last week Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Lawrence MacAulay announced a commitment of up to $567.16 million to support hog producers should there be a closure of key export markets for Canadian pork products and live pigs due to an ASF outbreak in Canada or the United States. While Canada remains free of ASF, a single detection of ASF in Canada would close export markets due to international trade regulations and import restrictions imposed by trading partners. Canada is heavily dependent on pork and live pig exports, and the closure of key export markets would be devastating to the pork sector. It would cause hog producers to incur extraordinary costs and force them to… ...[TheTopNews] Read More.2 days ago
- Using Models to Enhance Sow ProductivityModern swine production demands precision in feeding high-prolific sows to ensure both longevity and optimal performance. Over the past decade, advances in sow genetics and feeding systems have reinforced the need for accurate nutritional programs that prevent overfeeding or underfeeding individual sows. Advanced sow nutritional and management models offer swine nutritionists reliable, data-driven insights to support long-term productivity. When provided with accurate information on sow genotype, productivity, feed programs, and barn environmental data, these models have proven effective in helping producers refine feeding strategies, optimize production, and reduce feed costs. Even minor improvements in feeding precision can result in substantial economic benefits. The role of models in sow nutrition Advanced analysis and predictive modelling capabilities can assist swine nutritionists in designing sow feeding programs by integrating complex data on genetics, production history, and ...[TheTopNews] Read More.2 days ago
- NPPC asks Canada to exclude U.S. pork from retaliatory tariffsThe National Pork Producers Council has urged the Canadian government to exempt pork from any retaliatory tariffs levied on U.S. products in response to President Trump’s duties on imports from Canada. The United States exported more than $850 million of pork to Canada in 2024, while the country sent $1.7 billion of pork to the United States. Additionally, Canada exported more than $560 million worth of live swine to the United States last year, primarily to U.S. finishing and slaughter facilities where they were comingled with U.S. swine, and much of the pork was later exported back to Canada. Trump has pledged to impose the tariffs on Canada – and China and Mexico – as a way to reduce the flow of illegal immigration and fentanyl into the United States, as well as to address an $80 billion trade deficit with Canada. In written comments to Canada’s Department of Finance,… ...[TheTopNews] Read More.2 days ago
- NPPC requests pork be exempt from Canada’s retaliatory tariffsYears of work poured into building an integrated US-Canada pork market may come falling down as the Canadian government seeks to enact retaliatory tariffs on US products after the Trump administration imposed 25% tariffs on imports from Canada. In hopes of retaining the countries’ strong trade relationship, the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) wrote to the Canadian government asking that pork products be exempt from any retaliatory tariffs levied on US products. “The tit-for-tat tariff exchanges will disrupt supply chains that have been built up over decades,” the group wrote to Canada’s International Trade Policy Division on March 21. “We request that Canada seeks to preserve the benefits of the integrated North American market to the maximum extent practicable, including by excluding US pork imports from retaliation.” In 2024, the United States exported more than $850 million worth of pork to Canada, while Canada shipped $1.7 billion lbs of pork… ...[TheTopNews] Read More.2 days ago
- FSIS maintains hiring ability amid government layoffsDespite widespread layoffs across federal agencies, including USDA, the Food Safety and Inspection Service remains able to hire, according to FSIS Administrator Denise Eblen. Speaking at the Southwest Meat Association’s Meat, Education, Advocacy & Technology Forum in Arlington, Texas, this week, Eblen reassured attendees about staffing concerns, emphasizing that FSIS remains fully capable of maintaining an adequate workforce. “We are fortunate that FSIS is one of the few agencies that still have the ability to hire,” Eblen said, as reported by Meatingplace. In a statement to Meatingplace, FSIS confirmed that its frontline inspection roles are considered public safety positions, meaning the agency is continuing to recruit inspectors to ensure meat processors remain operational and food safety standards are upheld. While some federal agencies face hiring freezes or workforce reductions, Eblen said she is “confident” FSIS can maintain sufficient staffing levels to keep meat processi ...[TheTopNews] Read More.2 days ago
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