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8 02, 2024

Proposition 12 Unveiled: A Deep Dive into Animal Agriculture Regulations with Hannah Thompson-Weeman

Hannah Thompson-Weeman

In California’s Proposition 12, legislation aiming to reshape the landscape of animal agriculture, Hannah Thompson-Weeman, the president and CEO of the Animal Agriculture Alliance, takes center stage.“Nearly 23 days into its implementation, Proposition 12 has cast a shadow of uncertainty, prompting more questions than answers.”Thompson-Weeman sets the stage by unravelling the reactions from

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8 02, 2024

Saskatoon Swine Scientists Strut Their Stuff

(L-R) Karolina Steinerová, Carmen Cole and Yolande Seddon

Researchers from the Prairie Swine Centre chose the opening day of the Banff Pork Seminar to showcase their work in improving animal welfare along the pork value chain.Partners in Canada’s swine industry are challenged to increase output and meet animal welfare and environmental sustainability targets, while remaining

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8 02, 2024

Conestoga Meats: Setting The Stage For Progress

A full room listening in to Arnold Drung, during plenary session I

Prairie hog producers have been getting a consistent message since December of 1998, when the entire industry seemed poised on the verge of collapse.During the ensuing 25 years, through crash and recovery, disease threats and political upheaval, industry leaders have stressed the need

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8 02, 2024

Inspiring Innovation & Awards

Genomics Panel (L-R) Jack Dekkers, Egbert Knol, Pat Charagu and Bob Kemp

Putting the newest products and ideas in front of the people who can use them is a primary function of the awards program at Banff Pork Seminar. The 2024 award, including the George Foxcroft Lectureship, the R.O. Ball Young Scientist Award and the

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8 02, 2024

And That’s A Wrap Banff Pork Seminar 2024 Looks To A Brighter Future

Banff Springs Hotel Conference Centre, plenary session II

Sylvan Charlebois

Frozen digits and dismal markets did little to deter the distinct aura of optimism among the 739 people who attended Banff Pork Seminar early in January.Delegates, sponsors, exhibitors, speakers, organizers, staff and volunteers started arriving on Tuesday, January 9, with the mercury dropping below -30C and

8 02, 2024

From the publishers desk,

Greetings in the first edition of 2024, Prairie Hog Country’s 28th year. I am so excited to be bringing you the latest hog news and information for another calendar year. Thanks so very much for your continued support, encouragement, readership and financial support through advertising which enables me to print and mail out every

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7 12, 2023

Maple Cider Chops

Ingredients4 pork loin centre chops,boneless, about ¾-inch / 1.875 cm thickSalt, ground black pepper and paprika for seasoning1 Tbsp / 15 mL canola oil1 cup / 250 mL apple cider or apple juice¼ cup / 50 mL pure maple syrup2 Tbsp / 30 mL Dijon mustard1 small, red skinned apple, cored and sliced into

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7 12, 2023

Kudos

Award winner Donald Leung, Photo courtesy of Debra Marshall

Award Of DistinctionThe Saskatchewan Pork Development board is taking a moment to recognize someone who has made a significant and lasting impact on the industry in our province and his legacy will be continued in the years and decades ahead.With Donald Leung being honoured as the

7 12, 2023

Pork Chops

Brandon Hog & Livestock ExpoThe one day Brandon Hog & Livestock Expo will take place Wednesday December 13th at the Keystone Centre in Brandon from 10am – 5pm. The show will include a Pork Quality competition. •

Banff Pork SeminarBanff Pork Seminar will return to the Castle in the Rockies January 9 – 11, 2024.

7 12, 2023

World of Trade

In a world where we are more connected than ever before – from jet flights to cellphone connections – one might logically think trade would be a standardized and simple thing.That should be especially true when considering agricultural commodities.While there might be issues regarding the standard and quality of how a refrigerator or car