Record high feed grain prices expected to drive up meat prices, says Saskatchewan pork producer
A Partner with Polar Pork Farms says that if the price of feed grain remains at its current high level, consumers can expect higher meat prices. A combination of factors including shortages of locally produced feed grains due to last year's drought, transportation challenges due to COVID and generally higher global grain prices due to the war in Ukraine has pushed grain prices to record levels.
Pork producers call for exemptions from mandatory front-of-package nutrition labelling for ground meat
Saskatchewan's pork producers are calling on the federal government to follow the lead of other countries and exempt ground pork and beef from proposed front-of-package labeling that would require symbols indicating products are high in fat, sugar or sodium.
Sask Pork highlights career possibilities in hog industry for high school students
Sask Pork is highlighting career possibilities in the hog industry thanks to a new Canadian partnership. Several Saskatchewan agricultural organizations, including Sask Pork, are bringing regional agriculture programming to ChatterHigh, a gamified content engagement platform used by students across Canada and the U.S.
Sport hunting ineffective in reducing wild pig populations, says Saskatchewan researcher
A researcher with the University of Saskatchewan suggests, rather than helping reduce the wild pig population, sport hunting actually breaks up groups and makes the animals more elusive and harder to find.
Sask Pork donates books to Saskatchewan schools in honour of Canadian Agriculture Literacy Month
Sask Pork celebrated Canadian Agriculture Literacy Month (CALM) with a donation of books to elementary schools in Saskatoon and Prince Albert. CALM, celebrated annually every March and into April, is dedicated to teaching students about Canada’s agriculture industry and food story.
Sask Pork encourages producers to remain vigilant on biosecurity in face of avian flu
Sask Pork is asking pork producers across the province to remain especially vigilant with biosecurity practices now that the highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) has been found in Saskatchewan.
Better weather and normal global grain production key to avoid food shortages, says Sask pork producer
A partner with Polar Pork Farms is suggesting a return to more normal weather conditions and improved grain production will be critical to stabilizing global food supplies.
Sask Pork encourages reporting of wild boar & feral pig sightings
Sask Pork is encouraging the public to immediately report wild boar and other feral pig sightings. Earlier this week, the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture has introduced enhanced measures to control feral pigs, including a moratorium on new commercial wild boar farms, developing regulations for licensing existing farms and enhancing surveillance and control.
Sask Pork and Prairie Meats team up to feed Saskatchewan families at Ronald McDonald House
Sixty guests staying at Ronald McDonald House in Saskatoon while their children undergo medical treatment had a meal of Saskatchewan pulled pork, thanks to a partnership between Prairie Meats and Sask Pork.
Saskatchewan pork producers celebrate Canada's Agriculture Day
Canada’s Agriculture Day returns on February 22 and Sask Pork is encouraging the Saskatchewan pork industry to participate. The yearly national event was created to showcase what’s happening in the agriculture industry, show consumers where their food comes from, and introduce them to the people who produce it.
Local BBQ lovers take top honours at Agribition's BBQ Supreme
A White City family took home top honours and bragging rights at Canadian Western Agribition’s newest event, BBQ Supreme. The professionally judged grilling competition, sponsored by Sask Pork and sanctioned by the Kansas City Barbecue Society, attracted teams from across Western Canada. Arrowhead North BBQ, will have a chance to compete at the American Royal barbecue championship
Sask Pork makes donation to support B.C. farm families devastated by flooding
Sask Pork has pledged $1,000 to the newly launched “Help Our BC Farm Families” GoFundMe Page, which was created today to support British Columbia’s farmers and livestock producers in the Fraser Valley, which has been hard hit by devastating floods this week.
Sask Pork recognizes local swine researcher with Award of Distinction
Sask Pork honoured local swine researcher Dr. Dan Columbus with a Saskatchewan Pork Industry Award of Distinction in the area of Excellence in Production Research this week at the 44th annual Saskatchewan Pork Industry Symposium.
People who work with pigs encouraged to get the flu shot
A Veterinary Pathologist with the Western College of Veterinary Medicine is encouraging the public, especially those who work with pigs, to get the annual flu shot.
Pork From Farm to Table
There are more than 7,000 pig farms across Canada that raise more than 25.5 million animals a year. Learn how pork gets from farm to table.
Competitiveness of Canadian Pork In Japan Strengthens
The Chair of the Saskatchewan Pork Development Board says the quality of Canadian pork combined with improved market access gives it an edge in the Japanese market.
Canadian Pork Excellence Receives Final CPC Board Approval
Pilot testing of the Canadian pork sector's new on farm food quality and animal care assurance program is now complete and the program has received its final approval.