Manitoba’s Pork Industry
The Manitoba Pork Council is the united voice of Manitoba’s pork producers and is dedicated to ensuring a prosperous and sustainable pork industry that all Manitobans can take pride in.
Director’s Message
Rick Bergmann, Vice-Chair of Manitoba Pork Council speaks about the upcoming Animal Care Code of Practice. Bergmann encourages producers to participate in the upcoming public comment period. Stay tuned to MPC’s website for more information.
*As of 05/17/13. Weekly prices courtesy hams Marketing Services Co-op Inc. For more pricing information, call (204) 233-4991.
| Month | Fixed Forward Range |
|---|---|
| Jun/13 | 163.67 – 166-97 |
| Jul/13 | 163.87 – 166.23 |
| Aug/13 | 154.80 – 163.21 |
| Sep/13 | 146.78 – 148.66 |
| Oct/13 | 140.41 – 147.98 |
| Nov/13 | 131.84 – 137.99 |
| Dec/13 | 134.68 – 137.52 |
| Jan/14 | 136.33 – 142.01 |
| Feb/14 | 142.49 – 145.81 |
Today's Farmscape
Chop Talk – Issue #78May 22nd, 2013
View the May 17, 2013 issue of Chop Talk.
News and Events
SPECIAL UPDATE: Update on Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea VirusWednesday, May 22, 2013
This note is an update to pork producers to be extra vigilant with their herd biosecurity, given that Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus has been found in North America for the first time.
Free safety training for hog farmersThursday, May 16, 2013
Assiniboine Community College is offering two training sessions to ensure all hog producers have the opportunity to become certified. Both sessions are free of charge and attendants must confirm their attendance prior to the course as a minimum number of …
Video tour of a pork plant featuring Temple GrandinThursday, May 09, 2013
Video Tour of a Pork Plant Featuring Temple Grandin Published on May 7, 2013 A tour of a pork plant guided by Dr. Temple Grandin, Professor of Animal Science at Colorado State University and widely considered to be the world’s leading …
