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Jorgensen Promoted to Senior Brand Manager in BIVI Swine Marketing
Written on 14 May, 2013 at 6:17 in Animal Health, Featured Indiana Swine News, Illinois Swine News | Comments
Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc. (BIVI), announces the promotion of Sarah Jorgensen to senior brand manager for the company’s U.S. Swine Business. Jorgensen, who joined BIVI in February 2007, was a swine sales representative servicing key accounts. In her new role,... (Continue reading)
Illinois Pork Leadership Institute
Written on 13 May, 2013 at 6:58 in Illinois Swine News | Comments
The Illinois Pork Leadership Institute (IPLI) is an opportunity for youth of the Illinois pork industry to meet with others like themselves and learn more about their industry. IPLI focuses on leadership, citizenship, and communication skills through hands-on experiences. Youth... (Continue reading)
Vote for the 2013 Farm Mom of the Year
Written on 6 May, 2013 at 6:37 in Illinois Swine News | Comments
Five regional finalists have been selected and are competing for votes for America’s Farmers Farm Mom of the Year 2013. Voting for the finalist runs from May 1st through May 10th. You can read about the regional winners and vote... (Continue reading)
Illinois Flood Resources
Written on 29 Apr, 2013 at 7:00 in Illinois Swine News | Comments
Information is gleaned from NOAA websites, assembled by Illinois Farm Bureau® Information is gleaned from NOAA websites, assembled by Illinois Farm Bureau® Updated flood projection charts are available at NOAA online sites. Click the tab labeled “Rivers and Lakes”,... (Continue reading)
Improving survival of pig sperm
Although U.S. cattle genetics are exported all over the world in the form of frozen semen, the same is not true for pigs because boar semen does not freeze well. In an attempt to improve semen storage and pig reproduction,... (Continue reading)
From the President: AFBF Farm Bill Proposal
Written on 15 Apr, 2013 at 6:58 in Illinois Swine News | Comments
From the Desk of Illinois Farm Bureau President Philip Nelson: AFBF Farm Bill Proposal A farm bill proposal offering a mix of risk management and safety net tools was approved by the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) board. The proposal... (Continue reading)
Alltech Symposium Extends Early Registration to April 25
WHAT: Registration for Alltech’s 29th Annual International Symposium at an early discount price of $599 has been extended to April 25 at 11:59 p.m. EST. Standard registration after April 25 will be $850. WHEN: May 19-22, 2013 Lexington,... (Continue reading)
Free NH3 Online Safety Training
Written on 8 Apr, 2013 at 6:56 in Illinois Swine News | Comments
Illinois Farm Bureau joined others to offer free, online anhydrous ammonia safety training for farmers and employees. Planning on using anhydrous ammonia this Spring? Sure, you know how to properly apply it, but too often busy schedules and threatening weather... (Continue reading)
Hogs and Pigs report shows producers expanding
USDA’s quarterly Hogs and Pigs report showed U.S. hog farmers starting to expand production, a move that livestock analysts said will be bearish for hog prices. United States inventory of all hogs and pigs on March 1, 2013 was 65.9... (Continue reading)
Smithfield hires Goldman to weigh options: Reuters
Smithfield Foods has hired Goldman Sachs Group to help it weigh options after a key shareholder urged the company to break up, according to Reuters, quoting four people familiar with the matter. Earlier this month, shareholder Continental Grain Co. sent... (Continue reading)
NPPC Capital Update, for the week of March 18th 2013
JAPAN INTENDS TO PARTICIPATE IN TPP NEGOTIATIONS NPPC today welcomed Japan’s request to join the Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations and urged the United States and other TPP countries to swiftly accept the Asian nation into the regional trade talks. Japanese Prime... (Continue reading)
IFB Invites Young Leaders to Tour Brazil
Written on 11 Mar, 2013 at 6:31 in Illinois Swine News | Comments
Illinois Farm Bureau Young Leaders are seeking participants for Brazil Ag Industry Tour November 9-17, 2013. The Illinois Farm Bureau Young Leaders are heading to Brazil for the 2013 Ag Industry Tour. The trip is set for November 9 through... (Continue reading)
Are your diets and genetics in synch?
Sows today are genetically able to produce more marketable pounds in a quicker time frame than ever before, [1] but are your sows meeting their full genetic potential? Research shows that shortages in nutrition can keep sows from reaching industry... (Continue reading)
Recent Posts
- Jorgensen Promoted to Senior Brand Manager in BIVI Swine Marketing
- Illinois Pork Leadership Institute
- Vote for the 2013 Farm Mom of the Year
- Illinois Flood Resources
- Improving survival of pig sperm
- From the President: AFBF Farm Bill Proposal
- Alltech Symposium Extends Early Registration to April 25
- Free NH3 Online Safety Training
- Hogs and Pigs report shows producers expanding
- Smithfield hires Goldman to weigh options: Reuters
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