China hog futures, shares plunge on oversupply, sluggish demand

Oct 30, 2023

As colder weather approaches, now is a good time for producers to do ventilation inspection and maintenance on their livestock buildings.

Maintaining good ventilation in buildings helps keep animals healthy and performing well, as well as protecting the buildings themselves, Iowa State University Extension ag engineer Kris Kohl says.

“That will rot the buildings if we have high moisture in our buildings,” he says. “Also, diseases will last in the air a lot longer.”

Iowa State University Extension ag engineer Brett Ramirez says good ventilation helps the animals inside thrive.

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Video: CEOs of the Industry, A Conversation with Daniel Rivest, President & CEO, Olymel

Swine Web’s CEOs of the Industry series welcomes Daniel Rivest, President & CEO of Olymel, for a wide-ranging conversation about leadership, the future of Canadian pork, and the opportunities ahead for one of North America’s largest pork and poultry processors.

Rivest discusses his journey to the CEO role, his leadership philosophy, and his early priorities at Olymel. The conversation explores the company’s strategic direction, its relationships with producers, and how Olymel is positioning itself for long-term growth and competitiveness.

The discussion also tackles some of the biggest issues facing Canadian pork production today, including labor availability, global competition, animal health, trade and export markets, automation, and the growing potential of artificial intelligence throughout the food production system.

Topics include:

• Daniel Rivest’s path to becoming President & CEO of Olymel

• Olymel’s current position and strategic direction

• The outlook for Canadian pork production

• Building stronger relationships with producers

• Global trade and key export markets

• Automation, innovation and artificial intelligence

• Leadership lessons and opportunities for the next generation

The conversation concludes with a Fast Five, giving viewers a more personal look at Rivest’s leadership approach and his vision for Olymel’s future.