Manitoba Pork Chop Talk

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Manitoba Pork Chop Talk showcases a key issue in Manitoba's hog sector every two weeks, from some of the voices who work passionately in the sector. The show is hosted by Joey Dearborn and Rhea Teranishi.

  1. APR 22

    US Markets

    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-fitzgerald 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.

    28 min

  2. APR 8

    Trade with China

    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.

    32 min

  3. MAR 25

    U of M Research Projects

    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.

    30 min

  4. MAR 11

    Sustainability Framework

    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.

    34 min

  5. FEB 25

    PRRS in the US

    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.

    26 min

  6. FEB 11

    CWSHIN Outbreak Support Network

    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.

    27 min

  7. JAN 28

    2026 Outlook

    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.

    35 min

  8. JAN 14

    2026 Preview + Levy

    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.

    16 min
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Manitoba Pork Chop Talk showcases a key issue in Manitoba's hog sector every two weeks, from some of the voices who work passionately in the sector. The show is hosted by Joey Dearborn and Rhea Teranishi.

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  • Creator
    Manitoba Pork
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    59
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Manitoba Pork
  • Show Website
    Manitoba Pork Chop Talk