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TASTE OF ELEGANCE Winning Chefs and Recipes
Written on 31 Jan, 2012 at 14:20 in Featured Minnesota Swine News | Comments
Click here to view the 2012 Taste of Elegance recipe book (pdf) To order a hard copy, please email name and address to mnpork@mnpork.com or call (507) 345-8814. 2012 Taste of Elegance Sponsors Tyson Fresh Foods Gislason & Hunter, LLP... (Continue reading)
No Limits to the Value of an Agriculture Degree
Written on 31 Jan, 2012 at 14:15 in Iowa Swine News | Comments
Given the outstanding enrollment and job placement experience in our respective colleges, it was a surprise when three of the five majors “highlighted” in a recent Yahoo Education article by Terrence Loose entitled “College Majors that are Useless” were programs... (Continue reading)
Micron under the microscope – Farmers Guardian
Written on 30 Jan, 2012 at 11:43 in Uncategorized | Comments
In these recessionary times, any business success offers a glimmer of hope for better UK fortunes ahead, and there is one small company in Somerset whose hi-tech farming solutions are seeing it play its part in shaping the economic recovery.... (Continue reading)
Illinois Pork Expo around the corner
Written on 29 Jan, 2012 at 19:29 in Illinois Swine News | Comments
Source: WJBC Organizers of the Illinois Pork Expo are much happier with the weather forecast this year than the one they saw for their event in 2011. Last year’s event was rescheduled due to the early February blizzard that hit... (Continue reading)
Steve Dzizer Alberta Pork Pricing & Marketing Report: week of January 23-27, 2012
Written on 29 Jan, 2012 at 19:11 in Canada West Swine Commentaries | Comments
Prepared by Phoenix AgriTec Inc. The cash hog market worked its way higher last week on supportive ideas of growing product demand due to a consistent increase in wholesale pork cutout values. Market participants looked at tighter supplies as a... (Continue reading)
Investing wisely in on-farm trials
Written on 29 Jan, 2012 at 19:10 in Canada East Swine Technical Articles | Comments
An on-farm trial is an investment in your business, so before starting a trial it is important to truly understand the question you are trying to answer. Most on-farm feed trials will never give the result they were set up... (Continue reading)
Effect of olfactory stimulation during suckling on agonistic behavior in weaned pigs
Written on 29 Jan, 2012 at 18:01 in Uncategorized | Comments
Source: AASV María Fuentes, MVSc; Julio Otal, DBSc, PhD; María L. Hevia, DMV, PhD; Alberto Quiles, DMV, PhD; Francisco C. Fuentes, DMV, PhD Departamento de Producción Animal, Facultad de Veterinaria, 30071, Espinardo, Murcia, Spain. Corresponding author: Dr Julio Otal, Departamento... (Continue reading)
Less boar taint with the TOPIGS Nador concept
Written on 27 Jan, 2012 at 7:11 in Canada East Swine Technical Articles, Indiana Swine Technical Articles, Iowa Swine Technical Articles | Comments
TOPIGS introduces the Nador concept. With Nador it is possible to select and use finisher boars that produce offspring with 40% less boar taint. With this innovation one of the challenges of producing with non-castrated male finishers is minimized. TOPIGS... (Continue reading)
Nebraska Farm Bureau News Profiles ‘Familiar Faces in New Places’
Written on 25 Jan, 2012 at 7:28 in Nebraska Swine News | Comments
The January issue of Nebraska Farm Bureau News features an interview with new Nebraska Farm Bureau President Steve Nelson and a Q &A with new First Vice President Mark McHargue. Read their stories here. Browse the entire January issue here.... (Continue reading)
Nebraska’s economy recovering, but some concerns remain
Written on 25 Jan, 2012 at 7:25 in Featured Nebraska Swine News | Comments
Lincoln, NE – Nebraska’s economy continues to recover from recession, but with some concerns on the horizon. Here is more perspective on the economy from three Nebraska economists. Eric Thompson – University of Nebraska-Lincoln associate professor of economics; director of... (Continue reading)
Minnesota Farm Bureau Comments on Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations
Written on 24 Jan, 2012 at 8:14 in Minnesota Swine News | Comments
Minnesota Farm Bureau Comments on Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations The Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation (MFBF) submitted comments yesterday on behalf of Farm Bureau members from Minnesota to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on the proposed Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation... (Continue reading)
Dawson couple honored by pork industry
Written on 24 Jan, 2012 at 8:08 in Featured Minnesota Swine News | Comments
Source: Minnesota Agri-News Wayne and Laura Dahl say it’s humbling to be recognized for their environmental stewardship efforts. The Dawson couple received the Minnesota Pork Industry Environmental Steward of the Year Award on Jan. 17 at the Taste of Elegance,... (Continue reading)
Iowa Farm Bureau Webinar Discusses 2012 Crop Insurance, Marketing
Written on 24 Jan, 2012 at 7:51 in Featured Iowa Swine News | Comments
As farmers’ costs of production increase, risk management tools, including crop insurance and marketing decisions, are vital to the success of their operations. The Iowa Farm Bureau Federation’s (IFBF) Margin Management webinar series highlights these topics and tools at its... (Continue reading)
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