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Ron Plain Hog Outlook University of Missouri, January 29th 2012
Written on 31 Dec, 2012 at 6:25 in Commentaries | Comments
USDA’s latest Hogs and Pigs Report said the market hog inventory was down a tiny 0.04% at the start of December and the breeding herd was up 0.2%. USDA said September-November farrowings were down 1.0%, but because of a 1.3%... (Continue reading)
It Could Happen—Oil at $50 Per Barrel
Written on 18 Dec, 2012 at 8:03 in Minnesota Swine News | Comments
Oil at $50 per barrel is a possibility in the next few years, according to some analysts. The booming U.S. oil industry could push oil prices lower. Experts with Bank of America Merrill Lynch are currently forecasting U.S. oil prices... (Continue reading)
Stu Ellis Farmgate Blog, Farmland sales may be frequent, but does much of it really get new ownership? December 13th 2012
Written on 13 Dec, 2012 at 6:46 in Commentaries | Comments
Stu Ellis, formerly with University of Illinois Extension, serves as the Farmgateblog.com blogger and editor. Ellis has been a presence in Illinois agriculture for more than thirty years and he brings an impressive array of credentials to his new position.... (Continue reading)
Ohio Farm Bureau Presents Distinguished Service Awards
Written on 12 Dec, 2012 at 14:12 in Ohio Swine News | Comments
Three outstanding leaders in Ohio agriculture were honored with Distinguished Service Awards presented by the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation (OFBF). The honorees are conservation activist Dave Brandt, youth leader Bill Diley and public servant Steve Maurer. The awards recognize lifetime... (Continue reading)
Social Media Bacon Style, By: Emma Likens Nebraska Pork Producers Concil
Written on 12 Dec, 2012 at 14:03 in Nebraska Swine Commentaries | Comments
Bacon is a hot commodity on breakfast tables and brunch buffets all over the world. In fact, bacon is so awesome that it has created quite a buzz among several social media outlets (for example, check out #baconwaffles on Twitter).... (Continue reading)
Nebraska Farm Bureau Legislative Conference Is Feb. 14 and 15
Written on 12 Dec, 2012 at 14:01 in Nebraska Swine News | Comments
Tom Schwarz (left) and Don Batie (right) visit with State Sen. Ken Schilz at the 2012 Legislative Conference. Farm Bureau Legislative Conference Is Feb. 14 and 15 Nebraska Farm Bureau’s 2013 Legislative Conference is set for Feb. 14 and 15... (Continue reading)
Annual meeting election and resolution results
Written on 12 Dec, 2012 at 13:58 in Minnesota Swine News | Comments
Board member elections and resolution supporting gestation stalls highlight annual MPB meeting business Minnesota Pork Board Annual Meeting attendees elected 12 individuals to serve as 2013 executive board members and as 2014 Pork Act Delegates and approved a resolution supporting the... (Continue reading)
Iowa nutrient strategy informational meetings to be held
Written on 12 Dec, 2012 at 13:53 in Iowa Swine News | Comments
Three informational meetings regarding the recently released Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy will be held in Denison, Ames and Waterloo the week of Dec. 17. The Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy is a science and technology-based approach to assess and reduce nutrients... (Continue reading)
Make Temple Grandin Proud
Written on 12 Dec, 2012 at 13:52 in Iowa Swine News | Comments
In an age of political-correctness overload, it’s down-right hypnotic to hear someone speak without filter or fear. But then again, Temple Grandin has always been a trail-blazer. A designer of livestock handling facilities and a Colorado State University Professor of... (Continue reading)
Indiana Farm Bureau President Says 2012 Tough Year
Written on 12 Dec, 2012 at 13:47 in Indiana Swine News | Comments
Indiana Farm Bureau President Don Villwock says he’s among the farmers who are happily saying goodbye to 2012 and looking forward to 2013. Villwock kicked off the two-day Indiana Farm Bureau’s State Convention at the J.W. Marriott in Indianapolis Friday.... (Continue reading)
Improving Production Efficiency in a Competitive Industry
Written on 12 Dec, 2012 at 9:59 in Canada West Technical Articles | Comments
Author(s): George Foxcroft, Jenny Patterson and Mike Dyck Publication Date: January 10, 2009 Reference: Swine Reproduction-Development Program, Swine Research & Technology Centre, University of Alberta, Country: Canada Summary: This paper takes an in-depth look at how to improve production efficiency... (Continue reading)
A Comprehensive Approach to Animal Welfare Science: Volume 1, Issue 1
Written on 12 Dec, 2012 at 9:57 in Canada West Technical Articles, Ohio Swine Technical Articles, Technical Articles | Comments
Author(s): H. Gonyou and F. Lang Publication Date: November 30, 2012 Reference: Science of Ethology Country: Canada Summary: Concern for animal welfare is evident at all levels of swine production, from producers and industry to society and consumers, and takes... (Continue reading)
Nathan Smith from Kansas Smith Farms, The 80/20 Principle: True Leverage, December 12th 2012
Written on 12 Dec, 2012 at 9:56 in Commentaries | Comments
Have you ever heard of the 80/20 Principle? Or Pareto’s Principle? Or the Principle of Least Effort? Or the Law of Imbalance? It is a pretty amazing principle! Richard Koch describes the 80/20 Principle, “The 80/20 Principle asserts that a... (Continue reading)
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