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U.S. to propose plan to meet Russia’s ractopamine ban
U.S. pork and beef exporters are putting the finishing touches on a plan USDA will propose to Russia as a framework to certify ractopamine-free meat exports from the United States, U.S. Meat Export Federation executives told reporters. John Brook, USMEF... (Continue reading)
A Labor of Love Ralco Marlin and Judy Mowry Enjoy Their Work – Raising Hogs for Niman Ranch
Written on 20 May, 2013 at 6:22 in Featured Minnesota Swine News, Featured Swine News, Swine News | Comments
When hog prices hit rock bottom in 1998, Marlin and Judy Mowry were at a crossroads. They loved raising hogs on their farm near Lowden, Iowa, but the economics wouldn’t allow them to continue. The couple chose a different path... (Continue reading)
Jeremy Knutson from LeanHog.Net: US Hogs and Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea (PED) – What does it mean, May 20th 2013
Written on 20 May, 2013 at 6:01 in Commentaries, Iowa Swine Commentaries, Minnesota Swine Commentaries | Comments
Friday morning was a normal day and the market was testing new recent highs in the June 2013 contract. The strength faded some as resistance seemed to hold and then all of a sudden we were down over $1.00/cwt and... (Continue reading)
Mike Brumm Commentary, Im not cut out for the Urban life, May 20th 2013
This week’s blog is being written in the MSP airport. Storms shut down all departures and landings for over 1 hour so all flights the remainder of the evening are messed up, including mine. The good news – more moisture... (Continue reading)
Genesus Welcomes Dr. Nicholas Boddicker
Genesus is very pleased to announce the appointment of Nicholas Boddicker, MSc PhD to the position of Geneticist. In his new position, Dr. Boddicker will provide leadership in the genomics area in addition to collaborating with other Genesus staff on... (Continue reading)
MPB Partners with the Minnesota Zoo
Written on 14 May, 2013 at 6:41 in Minnesota Swine News | Comments
MPB’s educational signs are new to the Wells Fargo Family Farm. Visitors to the Wells Fargo Family Farm can learn about pig development with the new MPB signs. MPB signs at the Wells Fargo Family Farm share the importance of... (Continue reading)
Oscar Mayer launches first bacon hot dog
Written on 14 May, 2013 at 5:55 in Featured Iowa Swine News, Featured Minnesota Swine News, Swine News | Comments
Kraft Foods’ Oscar Mayer brand announced five new hot dog innovations, including the Bacon Dog, which it said is the first of its kind. Available in June, the Bacon Dog is made with Oscar Mayer hardwood-smoked bacon. “We know Americans... (Continue reading)
Mike Brumm Commentary, Local Grain Basis, May 14th 2013
In the past couple of months the pork industry has realized the important role exports plays in our long term profitability. Exports are down both due to trade issues (ractopamine ‘free’ pork to Russia and China) and currency exchange rates... (Continue reading)
Feed Less with OptiPak® Efficiency
Written on 8 May, 2013 at 8:31 in Feed, Indiana Swine Technical Articles, Minnesota Swine Technical Articles, Ohio Swine Technical Articles | Comments
For more information contact Lori or your local Hubbard Feeds representative. Reducing feed costs by improving feed efficiency, especially in the grow finish stage, involves a number of factors. Genetics, feed formulation, feed budgeting, feeder management and barn management all contribute... (Continue reading)
Wanda Schott Patsche Pork Producer Blog from CW Pork, Putting Healthy Meat on your Plate, May 8th 2013
Do you ever wonder what goes into the meat on your plate? If you are like me, my meat comes from different sources. Your meat may come from a local source like a farmer’s market, some may come from a... (Continue reading)
Reseach Key to Addressing PRRS
Farmscape for May 7, 2013 Full Interview 8:36 Listen The National Pork Board suggests, by developing a better understanding of the mechanisms the PRRS virus uses to evade the immune system, scientists will be in a much better position to... (Continue reading)
1st Qtr: Merck Sales Decline 9%, Net Income Drops 8%
To view complete report, click here. Merck (NYSE: MRK), known as MSD outside the United States and Canada, today announced financial results for the first quarter of 2013. “Our first quarter performance reflects the challenges of major patent expiries coupled... (Continue reading)
To Deworm or Not to Deworm?
Written on 6 May, 2013 at 5:48 in Illinois Swine Technical Articles, Indiana Swine Technical Articles, Iowa Swine Technical Articles, Minnesota Swine Technical Articles, Ohio Swine Technical Articles, Technical Articles | Comments
Field case study shows that even in modern confinement, reinfestation occurs There can be a misconception among producers that modern confinement systems with high bio-security practices mean the end to worms. A field case study conducted by Dr. Joe Connor,... (Continue reading)
Recent Posts
- U.S. to propose plan to meet Russia’s ractopamine ban
- A Labor of Love Ralco Marlin and Judy Mowry Enjoy Their Work – Raising Hogs for Niman Ranch
- Jeremy Knutson from LeanHog.Net: US Hogs and Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea (PED) – What does it mean, May 20th 2013
- Mike Brumm Commentary, Im not cut out for the Urban life, May 20th 2013
- Genesus Welcomes Dr. Nicholas Boddicker
- MPB Partners with the Minnesota Zoo
- Oscar Mayer launches first bacon hot dog
- Mike Brumm Commentary, Local Grain Basis, May 14th 2013
- Feed Less with OptiPak® Efficiency
- Wanda Schott Patsche Pork Producer Blog from CW Pork, Putting Healthy Meat on your Plate, May 8th 2013
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