Manitoba Pork Chop Talk

Today on the show, we are joined by Michael Fitzgerald from Professional Ag Marketing. Michael joins us to chat about the expectations for the US pork market this year, what impacts that will have on Canada and Mexico, and how the competition for different proteins in the store stacks up. More information on Michael can be found at: https://professionalagmarketing.com/meet-the-team/michael-fitzgeraldManitoba Pork is the producer funded organization that represents 624 hog farms across the province, funded through levy dollars. Manitoba Pork’s mission is to foster the sustainability and prosperity of the hog sector for the good of pork producers and all Manitobans. Manitoba Pork’s vision is to become a centre of excellence for global pork production.

Today on the show, we are joined by Brett Stuart, founding partner at Global AgriTrends. Brett joins us to chat about trade with China between Canada and the United States, what the recent history of those relationships have been, some of the challenges and opportunities going forward, and how Canada is well-positioned on rare earth minerals and energy.More information on Global AgriTrends can be found at: https://agritrends.com/Manitoba Pork is the producer funded organization that represents 624 hog farms across the province, funded through levy dollars. Manitoba Pork’s mission is to foster the sustainability and prosperity of the hog sector for the good of pork producers and all Manitobans. Manitoba Pork’s vision is to become a centre of excellence for global pork production.

Today on the show, we are joined by Kim Ominski, Peter Frolich, and Hooman Derakshani, all from the University of Manitoba Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences. We cover what the faculty is and how they prepare students for careers in agriculture, how research projects they undertake are funded, and how that research makes its way to the farm. More information on the University of Manitoba Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences can be found at: https://umanitoba.ca/agricultural-food-sciences/Manitoba Pork is the producer funded organization that represents 624 hog farms across the province, funded through levy dollars. Manitoba Pork’s mission is to foster the sustainability and prosperity of the hog sector for the good of pork producers and all Manitobans. Manitoba Pork’s vision is to become a centre of excellence for global pork production.

Today on the show, we are joined by Jean-Michel Couture and Ryan Johnson, both from Groupe Ageco. We chat about the development of Manitoba Pork's Sustainability Framework, what goes into developing a framework of this depth, and how the organization is taking steps to implement it across the hog sector. More information on Manitoba Pork's Sustainability Framework can be found at: https://manitobapork.com/sustainability-framework/Manitoba Pork is the producer funded organization that represents 624 hog farms across the province, funded through levy dollars. Manitoba Pork’s mission is to foster the sustainability and prosperity of the hog sector for the good of pork producers and all Manitobans. Manitoba Pork’s vision is to become a centre of excellence for global pork production.

Today on the show, we are joined by Mark Schwartz, assistant professor at the University of Minnesota and a pork producer, as well as Brent Pepin, director of swine health for the National Pork Board. In this episode, we get a crash course on what PRRS is, before we talk about the economic impacts of the disease in the US and what biosecurity steps their producers are taking. More information can be found at: https://www.porkcheckoff.org/pork-production-management/biosecurity/Manitoba Pork is the producer funded organization that represents 624 hog farms across the province, funded through levy dollars. Manitoba Pork’s mission is to foster the sustainability and prosperity of the hog sector for the good of pork producers and all Manitobans. Manitoba Pork’s vision is to become a centre of excellence for global pork production.

Today on the show, we are joined by Dr. Betty Althouse, the former chief veterinary officer for the Province of Saskatchewan. She joins us to chat about her work developing CWSHIN's Outbreak Support Network, how it helps producers and veterinarians in a disease outbreak, and some of the lessons learned in dealing with disease outbreaks on farm. More information on the Outbreak Support Network can be found at: https://cwshin.ca/outbreak-support-network/Manitoba Pork is the producer funded organization that represents 624 hog farms across the province, funded through levy dollars. Manitoba Pork’s mission is to foster the sustainability and prosperity of the hog sector for the good of pork producers and all Manitobans. Manitoba Pork’s vision is to become a centre of excellence for global pork production.

Today on the show, we are joined by once again by JP Gervais, Executive Vice-President, Strategy and Impact and the Chief Economist for FCC. JP joins us to chat about the 3 T's- Trump, Trade, and Tariffs, before we chat about the outlook for the hog and ag sectors this year. More information on Hams Marketing can be found here: ⁠https://www.hamsmarketing.ca/⁠Manitoba Pork is the producer funded organization that represents 624 hog farms across the province, funded through levy dollars. Manitoba Pork’s mission is to foster the sustainability and prosperity of the hog sector for the good of pork producers and all Manitobans. Manitoba Pork’s vision is to become a centre of excellence for global pork production.

Today on the show, we are joined by Cam Dahl, general manager of Manitoba Pork. Cam joins us to preview 2026, before we jump into a discussion about the levy dollars that Manitoba Pork collects, and the upcoming vote on an increase for levy-paying producers. More information on Manitoba Pork levy can be found at: https://manitobapork.com/levy/Manitoba Pork is the producer funded organization that represents 624 hog farms across the province, funded through levy dollars. Manitoba Pork’s mission is to foster the sustainability and prosperity of the hog sector for the good of pork producers and all Manitobans. Manitoba Pork’s vision is to become a centre of excellence for global pork production.

Today on the show, we are joined by Melanie Power, a partner in litigation and dispute resolution with the law firm Dentons. Melanie joins us to chat about trends in animal activist behaviour, before we chat about some recent examples and cover recommendations for producers in how to protect themselves in the case of harmful or illegal activity. Manitoba Pork is the producer funded organization that represents 624 hog farms across the province, funded through levy dollars. Manitoba Pork’s mission is to foster the sustainability and prosperity of the hog sector for the good of pork producers and all Manitobans. Manitoba Pork’s vision is to become a centre of excellence for global pork production.

Today on the show, we are joined by James Reesor, a hog farmer from Ontario who is on the technical review committee for the recently announced Code of Practice update. James joins us to talk about his career in the sector, before we chat about the review process and how producers can get involved. More information on the Code of Practice can be found at: https://www.nfacc.ca/codes-of-practice/pigsManitoba Pork is the producer funded organization that represents 624 hog farms across the province, funded through levy dollars. Manitoba Pork’s mission is to foster the sustainability and prosperity of the hog sector for the good of pork producers and all Manitobans. Manitoba Pork’s vision is to become a centre of excellence for global pork production.

Today on the show, we are joined by Julie Dickson Olmstead. Julie has years of experience in the grocery sector, and she's here to chat about how groceries are priced, to bust some myths around profit margins, and to chat about how a long line of pumpkins got her a Guinness World Record (true story!). Manitoba Pork is the producer funded organization that represents 624 hog farms across the province, funded through levy dollars. Manitoba Pork’s mission is to foster the sustainability and prosperity of the hog sector for the good of pork producers and all Manitobans. Manitoba Pork’s vision is to become a centre of excellence for global pork production.

Today on the show, we are joined by Keystone Agricultural Producers president Jill Verwey and by Manitoba Pork executive member Marg Rempel. They join us to chat about their experiences as women in agriculture, both on the farm and around the board table. Manitoba Pork is the producer funded organization that represents 624 hog farms across the province, funded through levy dollars. Manitoba Pork’s mission is to foster the sustainability and prosperity of the hog sector for the good of pork producers and all Manitobans. Manitoba Pork’s vision is to become a centre of excellence for global pork production.

Today on the show, we are joined by Daniel Ramage from Swine Innovation Porc, and Dr. Manuel Juarez from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. We discuss how SIP funds research vital to the hog sector, before we chat about Dr. Juarez and his work that focuses on the quality of pork bellies. More information on SIP can be found at: https://www.swineinnovationporc.ca/Manitoba Pork is the producer funded organization that represents 624 hog farms across the province, funded through levy dollars. Manitoba Pork’s mission is to foster the sustainability and prosperity of the hog sector for the good of pork producers and all Manitobans. Manitoba Pork’s vision is to become a centre of excellence for global pork production.

Today on the show, we are joined by Lynn Marchand from the University of Guelph, Ridgetown Campus. Lynn joins us to chat about country of origin labelling, both the mandatory and voluntary versions of the policy, and what the new policy coming into force will mean for the hog sector. To read Lynn's research, visit: https://www.albertapork.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Impacts-of-US-COOL_January-31-2025.pdf&hl=enManitoba Pork is the producer funded organization that represents 624 hog farms across the province, funded through levy dollars. Manitoba Pork’s mission is to foster the sustainability and prosperity of the hog sector for the good of pork producers and all Manitobans. Manitoba Pork’s vision is to become a centre of excellence for global pork production.

Today on the show, we are joined by Dr. Karine Talbot, Senior Director of Animal Health, Nutrition and R&D at HyLife. Karine joins us to chat about her experiences dealing with PED outbreaks, including how to engage staff on biosecurity and how to keep disease out of barns. Manitoba Pork is the producer funded organization that represents 624 hog farms across the province, funded through levy dollars. Manitoba Pork’s mission is to foster the sustainability and prosperity of the hog sector for the good of pork producers and all Manitobans. Manitoba Pork’s vision is to become a centre of excellence for global pork production.

Today on the show, we are joined by Stephany Laverty from the Canada West Foundation. Stephany joins us to chat about changes to immigration programs, how they have impacted agriculture, and the future of immigration in Canada. More information on the Canada West Foundation can be found at: https://cwf.ca/Manitoba Pork is the producer funded organization that represents 624 hog farms across the province, funded through levy dollars. Manitoba Pork’s mission is to foster the sustainability and prosperity of the hog sector for the good of pork producers and all Manitobans. Manitoba Pork’s vision is to become a centre of excellence for global pork production.

Today on the show, we are joined by Sgt. Paul Manaigre, media relations officer for the RCMP in Manitoba. Sgt. Manaigre joins us to talk about crime in rural areas, how to protect your property and farm buildings, and how to report a crime when it does occur. More information on the RCMP in Manitoba can be found at: https://rcmp.ca/en/manitobaManitoba Pork is the producer funded organization that represents 624 hog farms across the province, funded through levy dollars. Manitoba Pork’s mission is to foster the sustainability and prosperity of the hog sector for the good of pork producers and all Manitobans. Manitoba Pork’s vision is to become a centre of excellence for global pork production.

Today on the show, we are joined by Tyler McCann, executive director of the Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute. Tyler joins us to chat about working with the new federal government, building ag policy that works no matter which party is in power, and some of the key issues that face politicians in the agriculture space. More information on CAPI can be found at: https://capi-icpa.ca/Manitoba Pork is the producer funded organization that represents 624 hog farms across the province, funded through levy dollars. Manitoba Pork’s mission is to foster the sustainability and prosperity of the hog sector for the good of pork producers and all Manitobans. Manitoba Pork’s vision is to become a centre of excellence for global pork production.

Today on the show, we are joined by Dr. Richard Rusk, who is both a medical doctor and a veterinarian. He joins us to talk about his experience managing cases of Streptococcus and its many forms in both humans and animals, how to prevent it from coming into barns, and how people can protect themselves from infection. More information on Dr. Rusk's practice can be found at: https://ruskmed.ca/Manitoba Pork is the producer funded organization that represents 624 hog farms across the province, funded through levy dollars. Manitoba Pork’s mission is to foster the sustainability and prosperity of the hog sector for the good of pork producers and all Manitobans. Manitoba Pork’s vision is to become a centre of excellence for global pork production.

Today on the show, we are joined by Dr. Murray Gillies and Dr. Kemi Adeniji, both from Animal Health Canada. We chat about HPAI, how it impacts poultry flocks, how it has moved over to other animal species, how it could impact humans, and how we can prevent the spread into hog barns. More information on Animal Health Canada can be found at: https://animalhealthcanada.ca/Manitoba Pork is the producer funded organization that represents 624 hog farms across the province, funded through levy dollars. Manitoba Pork’s mission is to foster the sustainability and prosperity of the hog sector for the good of pork producers and all Manitobans. Manitoba Pork’s vision is to become a centre of excellence for global pork production.

Today on the show, we are joined by Dr. Yolande Seddon, the Enhancement Research Chair in Swine Welfare at the University of Saskatchewan. Yolande joins the show to chant about why she got into swine research, some of the projects she is working on, and how that research can connect to what is happening on-farm. More information on the program can be found at: https://swinewelfare.com/Manitoba Pork is the producer funded organization that represents 624 hog farms across the province, funded through levy dollars. Manitoba Pork’s mission is to foster the sustainability and prosperity of the hog sector for the good of pork producers and all Manitobans. Manitoba Pork’s vision is to become a centre of excellence for global pork production.

Today on the show, we are joined by Sheldon Dyck and Andrea Elias, both hog farmers in Manitoba, who feature their operations on social media. We chat about the opportunities and challenges of using social media in this way, what they've learned, and offer practical tips for what producers should consider before featuring their farm on social media. You can follow Andrea on Instagram @southern_prairie_pigs and Sheldon on YouTube @scattershomesteadManitoba Pork is the producer funded organization that represents 624 hog farms across the province, funded through levy dollars. Manitoba Pork’s mission is to foster the sustainability and prosperity of the hog sector for the good of pork producers and all Manitobans. Manitoba Pork’s vision is to become a centre of excellence for global pork production.

Today on the show, we are joined by Melissa Corey and Stephanie Tenneson from Ryan Canada. They join us to talk about government funding programs available to producers, what some of the pain points are for accessing government funding, and how Ryan Canada can help with applications and access. If you are a producer, you can reach out to Melissa and Stephanie at [email protected] or by phone at 1-800-732-9236.Manitoba Pork is the producer funded organization that represents 624 hog farms across the province, funded through levy dollars. Manitoba Pork’s mission is to foster the sustainability and prosperity of the hog sector for the good of pork producers and all Manitobans. Manitoba Pork’s vision is to become a centre of excellence for global pork production.

Today on the show, we are joined once again by Gerry Friesen of the Manitoba Farmer Wellness Program. We're focusing on stress today, how it impacts your mental health, your decision making, and how it can impact both your personal life and your business. More information on the Manitoba Farmer Wellness Program can be found at: https://manitobafarmerwellness.ca/Manitoba Pork is the producer funded organization that represents 624 hog farms across the province, funded through levy dollars. Manitoba Pork’s mission is to foster the sustainability and prosperity of the hog sector for the good of pork producers and all Manitobans. Manitoba Pork’s vision is to become a centre of excellence for global pork production.

Today on the show, we are joined by Kevin Brooks from Olymel. Kevin joins us to chat about his experience with low stress animal handling, how it works on the operations that he manages, and how it can be employed both to help pigs move and help those who work in the barn, but also how it makes good financial sense. More information on pig handling can be found at: https://www.manitobapork.com/animal-care/pig-handlingManitoba Pork is the producer funded organization that represents 624 hog farms across the province, funded through levy dollars. Manitoba Pork’s mission is to foster the sustainability and prosperity of the hog sector for the good of pork producers and all Manitobans. Manitoba Pork’s vision is to become a centre of excellence for global pork production.

Today on the show, we are joined by Dr. Lee Johnston from the University of Minnesota. Dr. Johnston's research focuses primarily on water, its impact on production, and what factors go into how it impacts the performance of pigs in the barn. We chat about quality, quantity, and physiology, and all the science that plays a role. More information on Dr. Johnston and his research can be found at: https://wcroc.cfans.umn.edu/people/lee-johnstonManitoba Pork is the producer funded organization that represents 624 hog farms across the province, funded through levy dollars. Manitoba Pork’s mission is to foster the sustainability and prosperity of the hog sector for the good of pork producers and all Manitobans. Manitoba Pork’s vision is to become a centre of excellence for global pork production.

Today on the show, we are joined by Stephen Heckbert, executive director of the Canadian Pork Council. Stephen joins us to talk about advocacy, working with politicians and governments of all stripes, how CPC is approaching the federal election, and steps producers can do to engage with politicians and candidates. More information on the Canadian Pork Council can be found at: https://www.pork-porc.ca/Manitoba Pork is the producer funded organization that represents 624 hog farms across the province, funded through levy dollars. Manitoba Pork’s mission is to foster the sustainability and prosperity of the hog sector for the good of pork producers and all Manitobans. Manitoba Pork’s vision is to become a centre of excellence for global pork production.

Today on the show, we are joined by Curtis Brown, Prinicipal at Probe Research. Curtis joins us for part 1 of our conversation about the upcoming federal election. We talk about all the events that have led us to this point, what the polls are saying, the impacts of tariffs, and some of the races to watch in Manitoba. More information on Probe Research and their polls can be found at: https://probe-research.com/pollsManitoba Pork is the producer funded organization that represents 624 hog farms across the province, funded through levy dollars. Manitoba Pork’s mission is to foster the sustainability and prosperity of the hog sector for the good of pork producers and all Manitobans. Manitoba Pork’s vision is to become a centre of excellence for global pork production.

Today on the show, we are joined by Willem Steyn and Philip van den Brink. They both bring vast experience in working with pigs and with Zinc Oxide, and share those experiences in both South Africa and the Netherlands. They share how it can be reduced in feed, what alternatives are, and some of the science behind its usage. Manitoba Pork's factsheet on Zinc Oxide can be found at: https://www.manitobapork.com/images/Zinc%20Oxide%20Factsheet.pdfManitoba Pork is the producer funded organization that represents 624 hog farms across the province, funded through levy dollars. Manitoba Pork’s mission is to foster the sustainability and prosperity of the hog sector for the good of pork producers and all Manitobans. Manitoba Pork’s vision is to become a centre of excellence for global pork production.

Today on the show, we are joined by Jeremy Yim and Annie Tremblay, both from Canada Pork. Our focus today is on pork promotion, both domestically and internationally. We tackle the Verified Canadian Pork program, international market access, and demand globally for pork produced here in Manitoba. More information on Canada Pork can be found here: https://canadapork.com/ Manitoba Pork is the producer funded organization that represents 624 hog farms across the province, funded through levy dollars. Manitoba Pork’s mission is to foster the sustainability and prosperity of the hog sector for the good of pork producers and all Manitobans. Manitoba Pork’s vision is to become a centre of excellence for global pork production.

Today on the show, we are joined by Ashley Bruner, director of research and stakeholder engagement for the Canadian Centre for Food Integrity, or CCFI. Ashley is here to chat about public trust, how CCFI's measures consumer opinion on the food system, and the new work CCFI is doing on communications. More information on CCFI can be found at: https://www.foodintegrity.ca/ Manitoba Pork is the producer funded organization that represents 624 hog farms across the province, funded through levy dollars. Manitoba Pork’s mission is to foster the sustainability and prosperity of the hog sector for the good of pork producers and all Manitobans. Manitoba Pork’s vision is to become a centre of excellence for global pork production.

Today on the show, we are joined by JP Gervais, Executive Vice President, Strategy and Impact and Chief Economist at Farm Credit Canada. JP joins the show to talk about the main topic on everybody's mind these days: tariffs. That includes what they mean for the hog sector and Canadian agriculture overall. We also chat about the market outlook for the hog sector this year, as well as more broadly for agriculture. JP can be found on X at @jpgervais Manitoba Pork is the producer funded organization that represents 624 hog farms across the province, funded through levy dollars. Manitoba Pork’s mission is to foster the sustainability and prosperity of the hog sector for the good of pork producers and all Manitobans. Manitoba Pork’s vision is to become a centre of excellence for global pork production.

Today on the show, we are joined once again by Manitoba Pork's general manager Cam Dahl. Cam tees up the year ahead in 2025, including trade pressures with the United States, disease risk, as well as tackling some of the key issues Manitoba Pork led the way on in 2024. Manitoba Pork is the producer funded organization that represents 624 hog farms across the province, funded through levy dollars. Manitoba Pork’s mission is to foster the sustainability and prosperity of the hog sector for the good of pork producers and all Manitobans. Manitoba Pork’s vision is to become a centre of excellence for global pork production.

Today on the show, we're giving you a brief recap of everything we learned in 2024, what some of our favourite episodes we recorded are, and what you can look forward to in 2025. We'll be back in early January in new episodes, so until then, Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Manitoba Pork is the producer funded organization that represents 624 hog farms across the province, funded through levy dollars. Manitoba Pork’s mission is to foster the sustainability and prosperity of the hog sector for the good of pork producers and all Manitobans. Manitoba Pork’s vision is to become a centre of excellence for global pork production.

Today on the show, we are joined by Dennis Robles. Dennis has plenty of experience in the hog sector and leading teams, so today he's chatting about Clifton Strengths, how to balance out teams to ensure they are performing effectively, and the traits employees look for in leaders. More information on Clifton Strengths can be found at: https://www.gallup.com/cliftonstrengths/en/252137/home.aspx Manitoba Pork is the producer funded organization that represents 624 hog farms across the province, funded through levy dollars. Manitoba Pork’s mission is to foster the sustainability and prosperity of the hog sector for the good of pork producers and all Manitobans. Manitoba Pork’s vision is to become a centre of excellence for global pork production.

Today on the show, we are joined by Morag Marjerison, farm safety consultant with FarmSafe Manitoba. Morag joins us to talk about FarmSafe Manitoba's services to producers, before we dive into workplace health and safety inspections, and what to watch for in your barns when an inspector arrives. More information on FarmSafe Manitoba can be found here: https://farmsafemanitoba.ca/ Manitoba Pork is the producer funded organization that represents 624 hog farms across the province, funded through levy dollars. Manitoba Pork’s mission is to foster the sustainability and prosperity of the hog sector for the good of pork producers and all Manitobans. Manitoba Pork’s vision is to become a centre of excellence for global pork production.

Today on the show, we are joined by ag reporter extraordinaire Ed White, now formerly of The Western Producer and currently with Reuters. Ed is here to chat about how to deal with journalists and reporters, some of his favourite stories he's worked on over the years, how the job has changed, and the future of journalism in Canada. Ed White can be found on X @EdWhiteMarkets Manitoba Pork is the producer funded organization that represents 624 hog farms across the province, funded through levy dollars. Manitoba Pork’s mission is to foster the sustainability and prosperity of the hog sector for the good of pork producers and all Manitobans. Manitoba Pork’s vision is to become a centre of excellence for global pork production.

Today on the show, we are joined by Sgt. Trevor Thompson of the Winnipeg Police Service's Financial Crimes Unit to discuss cybersecurity. The internet has brought us all closer to new threats and bad actors, and Sgt. Thompson walks us through the importance of cybersecurity, and provides tips on how to protect you and your business online. More tips and tools on cybersecurity can be found at: https://www.cyber.gc.ca/en Manitoba Pork is the producer funded organization that represents 624 hog farms across the province, funded through levy dollars. Manitoba Pork’s mission is to foster the sustainability and prosperity of the hog sector for the good of pork producers and all Manitobans. Manitoba Pork’s vision is to become a centre of excellence for global pork production.

Today on the show, we are joined once again by Manitoba Pork's community engagement coordinator Kristen Matwychuk. Kristen joins the show to talk about Manitoba Pork's partnership with Harvest Manitoba, supplying freezers and ground pork to foodbanks across the province. Harvest Manitoba needs support year round to help those who are experiencing food insecurity. Find out how you can help at: https://www.harvestmanitoba.ca/ Manitoba Pork is the producer funded organization that represents 624 hog farms across the province, funded through levy dollars. Manitoba Pork’s mission is to foster the sustainability and prosperity of the hog sector for the good of pork producers and all Manitobans. Manitoba Pork’s vision is to become a centre of excellence for global pork production.

Today on the show, we are joined by guests from the Canadian Agricultural Human Resources Council (CAHRC), executive director Jennifer Wright and project manager for HR services Viktoria Schuler. We touch on the work CAHRC does for producers, before diving in to specific labour issues for the hog sector and how agriculture can future-proof itself from a labour perspective. More information on CAHRC can be found here: https://cahrc-ccrha.ca/ Manitoba Pork is the producer funded organization that represents 624 hog farms across the province, funded through levy dollars. Manitoba Pork’s mission is to foster the sustainability and prosperity of the hog sector for the good of pork producers and all Manitobans. Manitoba Pork’s vision is to become a centre of excellence for global pork production.

Today on the show, we are joined by Katharine Cherewyk, executive director of Agriculture in the Classroom Manitoba. Katharine talks about the important work her organization does in classrooms across the province, and how producers can get involved supporting the organization, either as a volunteer or financially. More information on Agriculture in the Classroom - Manitoba can be found here: https://aitc.mb.ca/ Manitoba Pork is the producer funded organization that represents 624 hog farms across the province, funded through levy dollars. Manitoba Pork’s mission is to foster the sustainability and prosperity of the hog sector for the good of pork producers and all Manitobans. Manitoba Pork’s vision is to become a centre of excellence for global pork production.

Today on the show, we are joined once again by Mark Fynn, Manitoba Pork's Director of Animal Care and Quality Assurance. He's here to talk about Group Sow Housing, what producers need to consider when making the switch, the upcoming July 1, 2029 deadline, and what the construction timeline looks like. More information on the programs can be found here: https://www.manitobapork.com/animal-care/on-farm-care Manitoba Pork is the producer funded organization that represents 624 hog farms across the province, funded through levy dollars. Manitoba Pork’s mission is to foster the sustainability and prosperity of the hog sector for the good of pork producers and all Manitobans. Manitoba Pork’s vision is to become a centre of excellence for global pork production.

Today on the show, we are joined by Angela Pearen, Ag Extension Coordinator with Assiniboine Community College in Brandon. Angela joins us to chat about the swine programming available at ACC, detailing the three levels of coursework, how to apply, and how they benefit new or existing employees in the sector. More information on the programs can be found here: https://assiniboine.net/programs/swine-production-foundations Manitoba Pork is the producer funded organization that represents 624 hog farms across the province, funded through levy dollars. Manitoba Pork’s mission is to foster the sustainability and prosperity of the hog sector for the good of pork producers and all Manitobans. Manitoba Pork’s vision is to become a centre of excellence for global pork production.

Today on the show, we are joined by Peter Mah from Swine Infrastructure Development Corporation, and Grant Melnychuk from Manitoba Pork. We chat about all that goes into building a new hog barn or operation in the province, the review and regulatory processes, and how SIDC can help with the process. More information on building a hog barn in Manitoba can be found here: https://www.manitobapork.com/farm-development/starting-or-expanding-a-hog-farm Manitoba Pork is the producer funded organization that represents 624 hog farms across the province, funded through levy dollars. Manitoba Pork’s mission is to foster the sustainability and prosperity of the hog sector for the good of pork producers and all Manitobans. Manitoba Pork’s vision is to become a centre of excellence for global pork production.

Today on the show, we are joined by Dr. Wayne Lees, project coordinator for Squeal on Pigs Manitoba. We chat about wild pigs, what they are and what to look for, their impact on the Manitoba landscape, and what is being done to eradicate them from the province. More information on Squeal on Pigs Manitoba can be found at: https://squealonpigsmb.org/ Manitoba Pork is the producer funded organization that represents 624 hog farms across the province, funded through levy dollars. Manitoba Pork’s mission is to foster the sustainability and prosperity of the hog sector for the good of pork producers and all Manitobans. Manitoba Pork’s vision is to become a centre of excellence for global pork production.

Today on the show, we are joined again by Jenelle Hamblin, Manitoba Pork's Director of Swine Health. Jenelle joins the show to chat about PED, the PED elimination plan, and what producers should keep in mind when it comes to biosecurity. More information on PED can be found at: https://www.manitobapork.com/swine-health/ped Manitoba Pork is the producer funded organization that represents 624 hog farms across the province, funded through levy dollars. Manitoba Pork’s mission is to foster the sustainability and prosperity of the hog sector for the good of pork producers and all Manitobans. Manitoba Pork’s vision is to become a centre of excellence for global pork production.

Today on the show, we are joined by Jeff Clark, Director of PigTRACE Canada. Jeff joins the show today to talk about PigTRACE, the third pillar of the Canadian Pork Excellence suite of programs, and chats about traceability, its importance in disease management, and cool new tools that the program offers. More information on CPE can be found at: https://www.manitobapork.com/cpe Manitoba Pork is the producer funded organization that represents 624 hog farms across the province, funded through levy dollars. Manitoba Pork’s mission is to foster the sustainability and prosperity of the hog sector for the good of pork producers and all Manitobans. Manitoba Pork’s vision is to become a centre of excellence for global pork production.

Today on the show, we are joined once again by Manitoba Pork's Mark Fynn. On today's episode, Mark is going to cover two of the programs that help make up the Canadian Pork Excellence suite, PigSAFE and PigCARE. Mark is going to talk about why these programs are important, how the rollout has gone, and what impact these programs have on our trading partners. More information on CPE can be found at: https://www.manitobapork.com/cpe Manitoba Pork is the producer funded organization that represents 624 hog farms across the province, funded through levy dollars. Manitoba Pork’s mission is to foster the sustainability and prosperity of the hog sector for the good of pork producers and all Manitobans. Manitoba Pork’s vision is to become a centre of excellence for global pork production.

Today on the show, we are joined by Dr. Glen Duizer from Manitoba's Office of the Chief Veterinarian. He's here today to talk about Seneca Valley Virus, a disease with broad impacts on the hog sector, but one that looks like other, more dangerous diseases. Dr. Duizer chats with us about Manitoba's response to SVV, what producers should watch out for, and how SVV quacks like a duck without being a duck. More information on Seneca Valley Virus can be found here: https://www.manitobapork.com/images/6P_MP_SVA_Factsheet_DIGI.pdf Manitoba Pork is the producer funded organization that represents 624 hog farms across the province, funded through levy dollars. Manitoba Pork’s mission is to foster the sustainability and prosperity of the hog sector for the good of pork producers and all Manitobans. Manitoba Pork’s vision is to become a centre of excellence for global pork production.

Today on the show, we are joined by Swine Innovation Porc general manager Daniel Ramage, as well as Manitoba Pork's Grant Melnychuk. Daniel and Grant are here to chat about the work of Swine Innovation Porc, Manitoba Pork's commitment to funding research that impacts producers, and some of the knowledge transfer that makes its way to the farm. Information on Swine Cluster 4 can be found here: https://www.swineinnovationporc.ca/news-feb-20-2024 More information on SIP can be found here: https://www.swineinnovationporc.ca/ Manitoba Pork is the producer funded organization that represents 624 hog farms across the province, funded through levy dollars. Manitoba Pork’s mission is to foster the sustainability and prosperity of the hog sector for the good of pork producers and all Manitobans. Manitoba Pork’s vision is to become a centre of excellence for global pork production.