Canadian Hog Journal Spring 2025

Jun 23, 2025

Unity, Innovation, and Progress: What’s Inside the Spring 2025 Edition of the Canadian Hog Journal

The latest edition of the Canadian Hog Journal is here—and it’s a powerful testament to the resilience, unity, and forward-thinking spirit of Canada’s red meat sector. From coast to coast, producers, processors, and industry leaders are coming together to tackle challenges and shape a stronger future for Canadian pork.

Strength in Unity

The cover story, “Canadian Red Meat Industry Shows Strength in Unity,” spotlights how national collaboration is driving meaningful change. The Canadian Pork Council (CPC) and Canadian Meat Council (CMC) are stepping up advocacy efforts in response to trade tensions and U.S. tariffs. Their coordinated push ensures our pork sector has a unified voice on the global stage.

Clean Tech on the Farm

“Clean Investments Can Pay Off On-Farm” shares real-world insights from Ontario producer Jonathan Giret. From solar panels to heat exchangers, he explains how sustainable energy solutions can not only reduce your carbon footprint but also boost profitability. It’s a must-read for producers looking to future-proof their operations.

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Video: Season 7, Episode 1: Managing Risk and Seeing Opportunities in U.S. Pork Production

Today’s episode features three guests discussing the similarities and differences between pork production in the United States and Brazil, along with strategies for managing risk in today’s industry while recognizing and acting on opportunities. First, Dr. Anne Caroline de Lara, executive manager of live pig production at Seara Alimentos, a JBS company in Brazil, is joined by Dr. Matthew Turner, head of operations for JBS Live Pork. Together, they discuss how labor, climate and ventilation challenges vary between Brazil and the United States, while underscoring their shared commitment to raising healthy pigs. They also point to lessons producers in both countries can take from one another’s systems and on-farm experiences. Then, Brady Reicks, risk manager at Reicks View Farms, shares his perspective on risk management, drawing from his background in markets and his transition into farming. He discusses how protecting margins varies by operation and offers practical approaches producers can use to make marketing and business decisions with greater confidence rather than hesitation.

Both conversations were recorded at recent industry events focused on swine livability, including the International Conference on Pig Livability and Iowa Swine Day.