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Chris Chinn Pork Commentary, Why Do Hog Farmers Keep Their Pigs Inside Barns? March 27th 2013
Written on 27 Mar, 2013 at 5:43 in Commentaries | Comments
This morning I stumbled across a letter to the editor that does an EXCELLENT job explaining what it is like to raise hogs outdoors. There are several farmers who still use this method of production and I know they are... (Continue reading)
Jim Long Pork Commentary, U.S. Drought Continues, July 30th 2012
Written on 30 Jul, 2012 at 16:26 in Canada East Swine Commentaries, Canada West Swine Commentaries, Iowa Swine Commentaries, Jim Long Commentary, Ohio Swine Commentaries | Comments
By Jim Long, President and CEO Genesus Genetics U.S. Drought Continues This past week the grain price surge we have seen the last few weeks came to a halt. For the week last Friday September corn closed 26 cents... (Continue reading)
Steve Meyer, Paragon Economics: Offers Tips for Maximizing Pork Profits, June 13th 2012
Written on 13 Jun, 2012 at 6:41 in Commentaries | Comments
Despite a mixed bag of economic factors, pork producers will have opportunities to lock in profits in the months ahead, says Steve Meyer, president of Paragon Economics. It will pay to keep an eye on a number of issues that... (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)
Stebbins Farms recognized as 2011 Environmental Stewardship award winner
Written on 24 Aug, 2011 at 7:07 in Featured Ohio Swine News | Comments
COLUMBUS – Stebbins Farms, of Englewood, recently received the 2011 Ohio Pork Producers Council’s Environmental Stewardship Award at the Ohio Livestock Coalition’s ESA presentation at the Ohio State Fair. The annual award recognizes the many accomplishments made by family farmers... (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)
FFA swine proficiency finalists take part in pork tour
Written on 16 Aug, 2011 at 7:05 in Minnesota Swine News | Comments
T FFA TOUR GROUP Regional FFA Swine Proficiency finalists taking part in the MPB hosted Swine Industry Study tour were (left to right) Jay Staloch of Wells, United South Central FFA Chapter; Erin Wicker of Kimball, Kimball FFA Chapter; Dan... (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)
Indiana’s Hog Inventory Up 1 Percent In Line With National Trend
Written on 28 Jun, 2011 at 7:03 in Indiana Swine News | Comments
Indiana producers had a total inventory of 3.7 million hogs and pigs on June 1, 2011, up one percent from a year ago. Market hogs, at 3.4 million head, were 1 percent above last year. Breeding inventory, at 300,000 head,... (Continue reading)
Has Lean Yield Gone Too Far?
Written on 9 May, 2011 at 7:11 in Canada East Swine Technical Articles | Comments
If you were to ask Canada’s main processors this question they would say that for a growing number of producers the answer is a definite YES! The backfat level on hogs from most farms has gone down over the last... (Continue reading)
University of Nebraska Extension Publications
Written on 27 Apr, 2011 at 6:55 in Nebraska Swine Technical Articles | Comments
UNL Extension: UNL Swine Publications Index Pork Production in Nebraska: The Ability to Make a Living, EC840 Current Issues Affecting Youth Swine Shows, G1520 Hedging and Basis Considerations For Swine Livestock Risk Protection Insurance, EC833 Interpretation of the USDA Quarterly... (Continue reading)
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