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    Indiana Pork Facts

    * There are 3,300 pork farms in Indiana

    * Indiana markets 5.5 million pigs each year;

    * Indiana producers sold $519.6 million worth of hogs last year;

    * The swine industry in Indiana contributes $2.4 billion to the state's economy;

    * The swine industry in Indiana employs about 15,700 people;

    * Indiana ranks fifth in total U.S. pork production;

    * Pigs eat nearly 12 percent of the corn grown in Indiana;

    * Pigs eat more than 8 percent of the soybeans grown in Indiana;

    * The average swine farm in Indiana has 926 pigs;

    * The average profit per pig sold in the last 10 years is $5.52;

    * Per capita consumption of pork in the United States in 2002 was 52.5 pounds.

Featured Indiana Swine News

Jorgensen Promoted to Senior Brand Manager in BIVI Swine Marketing

Jorgensen Promoted to Senior Brand Manager in BIVI Swine Marketing

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...

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AMI brings

AMI brings “Meat” to Facebook

The American Meat Institute has launched a new Facebook page called simply “Meat.” The page will have stories about poultry and meat, recipes, photos and events and is open to...

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Analyst cites weak pork margins; reduces Smithfield earnings forecast

Analyst cites weak pork margins; reduces Smithfield earnings forecast

BB&T Capital Markets analyst Heather Jones lowered her fiscal fourth quarter 2013 and 2014 annual earnings forecasts for Smithfield Foods, citing weaker than anticipated fresh pork margins and hog pricing...

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The United Strips of Bacon: A Ram Trucks Infographic

The United Strips of Bacon: A Ram Trucks Infographic

Visit RamZone.com When Ram Trucks declared 2013 the Year of the Farmer, the idea was to honor and celebrate everyone involved in agriculture, from wheat and corn farmers to cattle...

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JBS pork unit using social media to promote products

JBS pork unit using social media to promote products

JBS USA’s Swift Premium Fresh Pork brand has a new website that is aimed at making it easier for consumers to use social media tools to navigate and share information...

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Indiana Swine News

Bill to protect Indiana farmers against videotaping, false information withdrawn
Bill to protect Indiana farmers against videotaping, false information withdrawn

A bill that would have forced those who make undercover videotapes of alleged abuse at...

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  • Donnelly Talks Farm Bill with Indiana Farmers Donnelly Talks Farm Bill with Indiana Farmers
  • Livestock producers should watch for, control poison hemlock Livestock producers should watch for, control poison hemlock

Indiana Swine Technical Articles

Feed Less with OptiPak® Efficiency
Feed Less with OptiPak® Efficiency

For more information contact Lori or your local Hubbard Feeds representative. Reducing feed costs by improving...

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Featured Indiana Swine Events

Indiana State Fair:  Friday, August 02, 2013 9:00 AM - Sunday, August 18, 2013
Indiana State Fair: Friday, August 02, 2013 9:00 AM – Sunday, August 18, 2013

General Information Maps, Directions & Parking Admission Cost Special Days & Deals State’s Largest Classroom...

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Indiana Swine Commentaries

Jim Long Pork Commentary, US Cash Lean Hog Price Higher, May 6th 2013
Jim Long Pork Commentary, US Cash Lean Hog Price Higher, May 6th 2013

By Jim Long, President and CEO Genesus Genetics Last week the National US lean hog price...

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  • Ronny Moser, Ph.D. - Director of R&D Services from JBS United: Which is more difficult ... a successful moon landing or ... predicting potential performance and profit of a group of pigs? Ronny Moser, Ph.D. – Director of R&D Services from JBS United: Which is more difficult … a successful moon landing or … predicting potential performance and profit of a group of pigs?
  • Chris Hurt from the University of Purdue, Hog Profitis May Still Return With Lower Feed Prices, April 9th 2013 Chris Hurt from the University of Purdue, Hog Profitis May Still Return With Lower Feed Prices, April 9th 2013
  • Nathan Smith from Kansas Smith Farms, Paylean: Lean In or Push Back, March 26th 2013 Nathan Smith from Kansas Smith Farms, Paylean: Lean In or Push Back, March 26th 2013
  • Tregg Cronin Livestock Comments from CHS Hedging, March 18th 2013 Tregg Cronin Livestock Comments from CHS Hedging, March 18th 2013
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    • Jorgensen Promoted to Senior Brand Manager in BIVI Swine Marketing
    • Feed Less with OptiPak® Efficiency
    • AMI brings “Meat” to Facebook
    • Jim Long Pork Commentary, US Cash Lean Hog Price Higher, May 6th 2013
    • To Deworm or Not to Deworm?
    • Indiana Pork Continues Partnership with Squealers® Barbeque
    • Gert Mulderij from Vion Ingredients, Pork Collagen Protein: Back in Business, May 3rd 2013
    • ‘Ag-gag’ bill fails in Indiana
    • Weekly Roberts Agriculture Commodity Market Report April 30, 2013
    • Analyst cites weak pork margins; reduces Smithfield earnings forecast
    • Lower feed prices could help hog producer profits; delayed planting a potential factor
    • New weaner listings from EPigFlow.com
    • The United Strips of Bacon: A Ram Trucks Infographic
    • Ronny Moser, Ph.D. – Director of R&D Services from JBS United: Which is more difficult … a successful moon landing or … predicting potential performance and profit of a group of pigs?
    • Hypor USA Names Brent Gary New Sales Manager
    • Donnelly Talks Farm Bill with Indiana Farmers
    • JBS pork unit using social media to promote products
    • Livestock producers should watch for, control poison hemlock
    • The Effect of Rearing Environment on Two Ractopamine Use Programs
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