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My last year showing hogs,By: Shannon Wietjes, Mentoring Student
Written on 16 Nov, 2011 at 7:43 in Nebraska Swine Commentaries | Comments
When something in life has you down and you need to talk to someone, you may turn to a friend, family member, or maybe you write in a journal. For me, I turn to my 4-H pigs. This may sounds... (Continue reading)
Dick Beardsley to Speak at Minnesota Farm Bureau Annual Meeting
Written on 15 Nov, 2011 at 8:12 in Minnesota Swine News | Comments
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)
Glycerol and canola meal in weaned pigs
Written on 14 Nov, 2011 at 7:26 in Canada West Technical Articles | Comments
At the University of Alberta, Canada the effect of crude glycerol combined with solvent-extracted or expeller-pressed canola meal on growth performance and diet nutrient digestibility of weaned pigs was studied. Partially substituting soybean meal and wheat with canola co-products was... (Continue reading)
Iowa hog-feeding operation penalized
Written on 8 Nov, 2011 at 7:55 in Iowa Swine News | Comments
Miller FORT MADISON, Iowa (Legal Newsline) – Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller announced on Monday that a Lee County judge has penalized a Wever hog-feeding operation for alleged water pollution and animal feeding operation violations. District Judge Cynthia H.... (Continue reading)
Illinois hunters should report seeing feral swine
Written on 7 Nov, 2011 at 8:13 in Illinois Swine News | Comments
SPRINGFIELD — Illinois state officials are asking hunters to contact them if they see feral swine as part of an effort to slow the spread of the invasive animals. The wild hogs are free-ranging and not under a livestock farmer’s... (Continue reading)
Steve Dziver, Weekly Commentary for week of October 24-28, 2011
Written on 31 Oct, 2011 at 7:18 in Canada West Swine Commentaries | Comments
Weekly Commentary for the Week of October 24-28, 2011 Prepared by Steve Dziver of Phoenix AgriTec Inc. The cash hog market was reported mixed to higher in the US terminal markets, rising slightly in the ISM and WCB while the... (Continue reading)
Minnesota’s pork organizations focus on building demand
Written on 25 Oct, 2011 at 7:09 in Minnesota Swine News | Comments
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)
Farmers Sense the End of Big Boom Record Crop Prices Have Driven Up Incomes, but Rising Costs and Cooling Demand Are Starting to Take a Bigger Bite
Written on 24 Oct, 2011 at 7:29 in Illinois Swine News | Comments
Source: WallStreet Journal The boom that has made the farm belt one of the strongest economies in the U.S. still has plenty of momentum, but the ride is getting bumpy. The high crop prices that have helped to lift the... (Continue reading)
Owen Roberts, University of Guelph:Talk is the first step in addressing global hunger, OCtober 24th 2011
Written on 24 Oct, 2011 at 6:52 in Canada East Swine Commentaries | Comments
Talking isn’t the first thing that comes to most people’s minds as a key ingredient for solving world hunger. But to University of Guelph Prof. Evan Fraser, it’s the first step toward creating a society that supports multi-pronged approaches to... (Continue reading)
Illinois Pork Producers Association busy during October Pork Month
Written on 10 Oct, 2011 at 7:25 in Featured Illinois Swine News | Comments
Source: WJBC Illinois October is National Pork Month, and Illinois pork producers have a number of reasons to celebrate. Over the past four years, the Illinois Pork Producers Association has been working with the Illinois Soybean Association, Illinois Corn Marketing... (Continue reading)
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)
Pork Checkoff Report – Fall 2011
Written on 26 Sep, 2011 at 6:56 in Featured Swine News | Comments
Pork Checkoff Report – Fall 2011 Read the latest Pork Checkoff Report to learn more about: - Joining the Conversation - Annual Cost of PRRS - Worker Safety - Undercover Video - Water Wise - Trim Your Feed Bill - New Brand Hits... (Continue reading)
A farm guide to the social web
Written on 21 Sep, 2011 at 7:00 in Featured Ohio Swine News | Comments
Dial Dairy The Dairy Mom Follow Farming Buckeye Farm News A farm guide to the Farmers, agribusinesses, agriculture leaders and farm organizations have built an expansive and valuable Internet presence. With so much information about farming online, many farmers... (Continue reading)
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