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Hogs, Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. March hog herd hits record high

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Chicago | Reuters — The number of hogs on U.S. farms in the December-February quarter was up 3.1 per cent from the same period a year ago, a record high for the quarter, according to Thursday’s U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) report. Farmers added extra pigs, encouraged by less-costly feed during that period and the […] Read more
“The whole of the value chain, whether it be in the pork industry or the beef industry, is really quite concerned about this issue.”
Hogs, Livestock

Worker shortage handicapping ag sector

Plants have jobs but not enough Canadians interested in them

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A chronic shortage of workers isn’t just a problem for meat packers, but all of agriculture, say experts. Mark Chambers sees the impact every day at Sunterra Farms, but also knows his experience is being mirrored across the country. “If we can’t get enough labour to produce the value-added products or to expand and grow, […] Read more

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