New World screwworm threat to U.S. swine producers

In the 1970s, the NWS was successfully eradicated from the United States through the mass release of sterile male flies.

Uncertainty continues to define Canada U.S. trade relationship

Trade uncertainty can be eased by expanding the numbers of pigs finished and processed in Manitoba.

Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement review process begins

As discussions surrounding the upcoming review of CUSMA begin to attract attention, industry analysts are encouraging pork producers to remain informed but avoid overreacting to early headlines.

Further expansion of disease raise concerns

The spread of foot-and-mouth disease in Cyprus and Greece, and the reemergence of ASF in wild boar in Germany, are highlighted in the SHIC May global swine disease monitoring report.

Canola crisis and cattle threat shake global commodity markets

Wet Prairie conditions threaten canola acres, livestock risks rise, markets wobble on currency and tech weakness, and a hot dry U.S. summer looms.

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Type: Cash Crop

Acres: 205

Location: Brant, Ont.