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Indiana’s ‘Million Meals’ Program Receives $50,000 Gift from Farm Credit Services of Mid-America
Written on 27 Sep, 2011 at 6:48 in Indiana Swine News | Comments
There’s a football adage that says if something’s working, you keep doing it. The same can be said for supporting a worthy cause. With September being Hunger Action Month, Farm Credit Services of Mid-America announced a $50,000 gift to Indiana... (Continue reading)
Steve Dziver of Phoenix AgriTec Inc., Weekly Commentary for week of September 12-16, 2011
Written on 26 Sep, 2011 at 7:19 in Canada West Swine Commentaries | Comments
The Cash hog complex rose significantly higher, following the direction of cutout values which were lifted by strong export demand. The stronger CDN $ pushed the foreign exchange rate lower which put Canadian hogs at a greater disadvantage to US... (Continue reading)
Agriculture Industry Hit by Drought, High Feed Prices
Written on 20 Sep, 2011 at 6:47 in Indiana Swine News | Comments
The poultry, dairy and livestock industries are experiencing the ill effects of the intense drought in the Southwest and Southeast. However, it’s not just rain that is in high demand. Washington, D.C. – infoZine – Scripps Howard Foundation Wire –... (Continue reading)
Weekly Commentary for week of September 5- 9, 2011 Prepared by Steve Dziver of Phoenix AgriTec Inc.
Written on 19 Sep, 2011 at 7:14 in Canada West Swine Commentaries | Comments
Cash hogs were seen stabilizing last week as composite carcass values strengthened on talks of China entering the pork market as they try and fight off inflation problems. Cooler fall like weather is encouraging more grilling and heavier meals which... (Continue reading)
Alberta Pork Pricing & Marketing Report (9/8/2011) Prepared by Steve Dziver of Phoenix AgriTec Inc.
Written on 12 Sep, 2011 at 6:56 in Canada West Swine Commentaries | Comments
August 22-26, 2011 Weekly Commentary As expected cash hog prices dropped hard heading into the Labour Day long weekend adding to the dramatic $25.00 US per cwt decline in base prices recorded over the last 4 weeks totaling a $50... (Continue reading)
Alberta Pork Pricing & Marketing Report (9/2/2011) Prepared by Steve Dziver of Phoenix AgriTec Inc. August 22-26, 2011 Weekly Commentary
Written on 6 Sep, 2011 at 6:28 in Canada West Swine Commentaries | Comments
Prepared by Steve Dziver of Phoenix AgriTec Inc. August 22-26, 2011 Weekly Commentary The drop in cash continued for US and Canadian markets as seasonal increases in hog flows give packers the upper hand on pricing. With the Labour Day... (Continue reading)
Alberta Pork Pricing & Marketing Report (8/26/2011) Prepared by Steve Dziver of Phoenix AgriTec Inc. August 15-19, 2011 Weekly Commentary
Written on 29 Aug, 2011 at 7:22 in Canada West Swine Commentaries | Comments
August 15-19, 2011 Weekly Commentary Weekly cash averages were lower in all regions of Canada and the US due to seasonal declines in US base prices. Foreign exchange did not play a big role in pricing this week for Canadian... (Continue reading)
Push for rules rises as megafarms decline Green groups worry about water supply
Written on 23 Aug, 2011 at 6:40 in Indiana Swine News | Comments
Source: The Journal Gazette Indiana’s megafarm industry fared better this year than last, but the number of large farming operations continues to fall, according to state environmental officials. The break in the boom has given environmentalists an opportunity to push... (Continue reading)
Livestock Production Software FBS Systems
Written on 15 Aug, 2011 at 7:28 in Illinois Swine Technical Articles | Comments
Raising, feeding and marketing livestock is risky and time-consuming. That’s why FBS’s revolutionary tightly-integrated design significantly saves time and provides more comprehensive management control than traditional “piecemeal” approach. While you’d be cutting keyboard time by weeks in a single year,... (Continue reading)
Alberta Pork Pricing & Marketing Report Prepared by Steve Dziver of Phoenix Agri-tech Inc.
Written on 9 Aug, 2011 at 7:17 in Canada West Swine Commentaries | Comments
July 25-29, 2011 Weekly Commentary In general the weekly average cash hog price gained $6-8 per hog during July 25-29 compared to the previous week. US per hog prices once again surpassed the $200 mark while some Canadian markets nearly... (Continue reading)
Up Front: A Matter of Fairness-Ohio Farm Bureau Federation Executive Vice President John C. (Jack) Fisher.
Written on 15 Jun, 2011 at 6:49 in Ohio Swine Commentaries | Comments
Ohio Farm Bureau Executive Vice President Jack Fisher The following opinion column comes from Ohio Farm Bureau Federation Executive Vice President John C. (Jack) Fisher. It will appear in his regularly featured “Up Front” column in the July-August issue of... (Continue reading)
Nebraska Pork Hog Blog Archives
Written on 16 Sep, 2010 at 8:36 in Nebraska Swine Commentaries | Comments
State Fair Birthing Pavilion is off to a good start 30 08 2010 By Kyla Wize, NPPA Youth Leadership and Events Speacilist, Hello everyone! The Nebraska State Fair opened its gates for the first time in Grand Island on Friday, August... (Continue reading)
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