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New Minnesota Pork Ambassador to Be Named at Farmfest
Written on 31 Jul, 2012 at 6:52 in Minnesota Swine News | Comments
Learn More About the Pork Ambassador Candidates (pdf) The next Minnesota Pork Ambassador and first and second runners-up will be selected, Aug. 8 at Farmfest. The pork ambassador candidates will be introduced and the winners announced at a special 1... (Continue reading)
Hog farmers to be recognized with U of M’s farm families of the year
Written on 31 Jul, 2012 at 6:51 in Uncategorized | Comments
The University of Minnesota’s Farm Family Recognition Program honors farm families from throughout the state for their contributions to agriculture and their communities. The 2012 Farm Family Recognition program will be Aug. 9 at 1:30 p.m. at Farmfest. The 76... (Continue reading)
Audubon County Veterinary Clinic (AMVC) Successful in Seven States, Earns Iowa Farm Bureau’s Renew Rural Iowa Entrepreneur Award
Written on 31 Jul, 2012 at 6:37 in Uncategorized | Comments
Audubon-Manning Veterinary Clinic (AMVC), long recognized by Iowa farmers as an industry leader in assuring livestock health and welfare, is credited with also providing a valued service to farmers in six other states. The AMVC model of excellence and strong... (Continue reading)
Indiana farmers unload livestock as drought continues
Written on 31 Jul, 2012 at 6:27 in Indiana Swine News | Comments
The ongoing drought is taking its toll on Indiana livestock farmers as they liquidate their inventories. Pig sales are almost double what they were last year in July and have even caused backups in some processing centers trying to handle... (Continue reading)
Explosion at Farmland plant injures two: report
Written on 31 Jul, 2012 at 6:24 in Uncategorized | Comments
A small explosion inside an oven at the Farmland Meat Packing plant in south Kansas City injured two workers this afternoon, according to the Kansas City Star. Farmland is owned by Smithfield Foods. A spokeswoman was not immediately available to... (Continue reading)
American Feed Industry Assn Announces Award Winners
Written on 31 Jul, 2012 at 6:19 in Uncategorized | Comments
Jeffrey L. Firkins, Ph.D., an expert on ruminant animal nutrition and production, was recognized for his professional achievements by the American Dairy Science Association. Dr. Firkins is a professor of animal science and director of nutrition for The Ohio State... (Continue reading)
Report Forecasts Animal Health Market To Reach $43 Billion In Five Years
Written on 31 Jul, 2012 at 6:17 in Uncategorized | Comments
GIA announces the release of a comprehensive global report on Animal Medication markets. The global Animal Medication market is projected to reach US$42.9 billion by 2018, primarily driven by the current unmet animal health needs and growing need to ensure... (Continue reading)
Meat industry asks EPA to waive ethanol mandate for drought relief
Written on 31 Jul, 2012 at 6:15 in Uncategorized | Comments
Organizations representing poultry, beef and pork producers today petitioned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to waive the federal mandate for corn ethanol production to ease drought-induced tight supplies that have driven corn prices over $8 a bushel. The petition asks... (Continue reading)
Animal Ag Alliance cuts ties with Bank of America over HSUS
Written on 31 Jul, 2012 at 6:14 in Uncategorized | Comments
The Animal Agriculture Alliance has announced that it is ending a 25-year relationship with Bank of America after the bank refused to sever its ties with the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS). “Bank of America’s Agribusiness Executive emphasized... (Continue reading)
Pork Sizzles in Summer Promotions
Written on 31 Jul, 2012 at 6:09 in Uncategorized | Comments
One of the nation’s leading hospitality management companies is tantalizing thousands of customers with grilled seasonal sensations this summer, from pork chops and sausages to regional pork barbeque selections. “Pork is incredibly versatile, offering our customers a wide range of... (Continue reading)
National Pork Producers Council Wants Taiwan To Lift Ractopamine Ban
Written on 31 Jul, 2012 at 5:56 in Uncategorized | Comments
In a letter sent today to Obama administration trade officials, the National Pork Producers Council expressed its strong objection to re-opening Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA) negotiations with Taiwan because of that country’s continued failure to lift a ban... (Continue reading)
Nathan Smith, from Kansas Smith Farms: Efficiency Pays Every Year, July 23rd 2012
Written on 31 Jul, 2012 at 5:51 in Uncategorized | Comments
Efficiency Pays Every Year I guess it’s officially time to panic as a hog farmer. Right? Heck no! It is time to think. Which you should have been doing for the last 2 years. Here are 6 questions every... (Continue reading)
Is My Controller Adjusted for Summer Ventilation?
Written on 31 Jul, 2012 at 5:39 in Canada East Swine Technical Articles, Illinois Swine Technical Articles, Nebraska Swine Technical Articles, Technical Articles | Comments
Author(s): Lemay, S.P., L. Chenard, and K. Engele Publication Date: January 1, 2002 Reference: Centred on Swine Volume 12, Number 2. Country: Canada Summary: It is always exciting to see summer coming after winter and spring conditions. After cold months,... (Continue reading)
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