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CRP worth saving, says farmer

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Written on 13 Dec, 2011 at 7:58 in Iowa Swine News | Comments
CRP worth saving, says farmer

Dave Seil believes in the federal government’s CRP. However, he is one of many farmers who also believe the CRP needs to change. The future of the CRP may be one of the key issues in next year’s debate over... (Continue reading)

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Sow Feeding Considerations

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Written on 12 Dec, 2011 at 7:54 in Canada East Swine Technical Articles | Comments
Sow Feeding Considerations

As the prices of feed grains creep upward pork producers are searching for ways to reduce feed costs. In the area of feeding gestating sows, managers and herds people must understand the principles of why sows are fed the way... (Continue reading)

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Three Leaders Seek Nebraska Farm Bureau Presidency

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Written on 23 Nov, 2011 at 7:39 in Nebraska Swine News | Comments
Three Leaders Seek Nebraska Farm Bureau Presidency

Nebraska Farm Bureau delegates will elect a new president for the state’s largest agricultural organization at the Farm Bureau annual meeting, set for Dec. 5 and 6 at Kearney’s Younes Convention Center. Keith Olsen of Grant, Farm Bureau president since... (Continue reading)

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Farmers to Discuss Transparency and Innovation in Food Production, Other Priority Issues at Iowa Farm Bureau 93rd Annual Meeting

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Written on 22 Nov, 2011 at 7:49 in Iowa Swine News | Comments
Farmers to Discuss Transparency and Innovation in Food Production, Other Priority Issues at Iowa Farm Bureau 93rd Annual Meeting

Governor proclaims Dec. 4-10 as “Iowa Farm Bureau Week” Members of the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation (IFBF) will gather for the organization’s 93rd annual meeting Dec. 7-8 at the Polk County Convention Center in Des Moines to discuss the many... (Continue reading)

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Dick Beardsley to Speak at Minnesota Farm Bureau Annual Meeting

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Written on 15 Nov, 2011 at 8:12 in Minnesota Swine News | Comments
Dick Beardsley to Speak at Minnesota Farm Bureau Annual Meeting

The Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation (MFBF) Annual Meeting is set for November 17-19 at the Northland Inn in Brooklyn Park. The meeting will have a variety of sessions on agricultural issues, motivational and leadership development, as well as, Young Farmers... (Continue reading)

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Plan now to attend the Minnesota Pork Board Annual Meeting on December 6 in Mankato

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Written on 15 Nov, 2011 at 8:10 in Minnesota Swine News | Comments
Plan now to attend the Minnesota Pork Board Annual Meeting on December 6 in Mankato

All Minnesota pork producers who pay into the Pork Checkoff are stakeholders in the Minnesota Pork Board (MPB) and are encouraged to attend the MPB Annual Meeting on Dec. 6, beginning at 3:30 p.m. at the Country Inn & Suites,... (Continue reading)

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QuickView: State News

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Written on 31 Oct, 2011 at 7:35 in Featured Illinois Swine News | Comments
QuickView: State News

Speculation vs. Reality Veto Session has always been one of the most unique periods of the Illinois legislative process.  The term “Veto Session” that is used to label the two weeks of scheduled work describes the major constitutional reason that... (Continue reading)

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Minnesota’s pork organizations focus on building demand

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Written on 25 Oct, 2011 at 7:09 in Minnesota Swine News | Comments
Minnesota’s pork organizations focus on building demand

Source: Farm & Ranch Guide Minnesota Following a challenging 2010 that included poor quality 2009 feedstuffs, Minnesota’s 2011 pork production returned with significant strength. Minnesota’s pork organizations have also been strengthened by good hog prices and increased production. The 2011... (Continue reading)

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AGCO to Acquire GSI Holdings A Leading Manufacturer of Grain Storage and Protein Production Systems

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Written on 3 Oct, 2011 at 7:06 in Featured Illinois Swine News | Comments
AGCO to Acquire GSI Holdings A Leading Manufacturer of Grain Storage and Protein Production Systems

AGCO, Your Agriculture Company AGCO -4.03% , a worldwide manufacturer and distributor of agricultural equipment, today announced that it has agreed to acquire GSI Holdings Corp. (GSI) from affiliates of New York-based Centerbridge Partners, L.P. for $940 million. With annual... (Continue reading)

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Effects of Genotype, Sex, Alan Schinckel, Slaughter Weight, and Dietary Fat on Pig Growth, Carcass Composition, and Pork Quality

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Written on 20 Sep, 2011 at 6:45 in Indiana Swine Commentaries | Comments
Effects of Genotype, Sex, Alan Schinckel, Slaughter Weight, and Dietary Fat on Pig Growth, Carcass Composition, and Pork Quality

J.M. Eggert, E.B. Sheiss, A.P. Schinckel, J.C. Forrest, A.L. Grant, S.E. Mills, and B.A. Watkins Departments of Animal Sciences and Food Sciences Consumers and carcass-value marketing systems demand the efficient production of lean pork. Unfortunately, swine genotypes which provide a... (Continue reading)

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Oink Outings give Minnesota pig farmers an opportunity for consumer conversations

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Written on 13 Sep, 2011 at 7:23 in Minnesota Swine News | Comments
Oink Outings give Minnesota pig farmers an opportunity for consumer conversations

  Oink Outings give Minnesota pig farmers an opportunity for consumer conversations Why do pigs roll in the mud? How many pigs are on your farm? What do pigs eat? Do pigs come from eggs?Minnesota pork producers are being asked... (Continue reading)

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Nutritional Recommendations for Feeding Newsham Choice Genetics® Maternal Barrows in Finishing

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Written on 13 Sep, 2011 at 6:55 in Iowa Swine Technical Articles | Comments
Nutritional Recommendations for Feeding Newsham Choice Genetics® Maternal Barrows in Finishing

Newsham Choice Genetics® (NCG) maternal genotypes are continually being improved, with a higher lean gain potential and feed utilization efficiency than genetic lines of just a few years ago. As modern genotypes of pigs are developed to provide an increasing... (Continue reading)

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H. W. Ockerman, Ohio State University: The Evaluation of the Palatability of a Dehydrated Meat Product-Meat Floss

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Written on 7 Sep, 2011 at 6:41 in Ohio Swine Commentaries | Comments
H. W. Ockerman, Ohio State University: The Evaluation of the Palatability of a Dehydrated Meat Product-Meat Floss

Abstract A modified more rapid and less expensive process was developed to produce a palatable and tender dehydrated pork item. This cooked product will keep without refrigeration and will not drastically change with room-temperature storage. Due to the low moisture... (Continue reading)

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