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Owen Roberts Commentary, Pardoned turkey is a second-generation Canadian, November 28th 2011

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Owen Roberts Commentary, Pardoned turkey is a second-generation Canadian, November 28th 2011

It’s a red-letter day for Kitchener-based Hendrix Genetics and Hybrid Turkeys, having one of their fold — a turkey named Liberty, which they describe as a second-generation Canadian (because its genetics originated in Canada) — recognized by US President Barack... (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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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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Minnesota pork producing families look forward to seeing you at the Minnesota State Fair

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Minnesota pork producing families look forward to  seeing you at the Minnesota State Fair

Minnesota pork producing families look forward to seeing you at the Minnesota State Fair Pork recipe booklets, handy kitchen utensils, pig coloring books and a sow and piglets can be found at the Minnesota Pork Board’s exhibits during the Minnesota... (Continue reading)

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USDA Awards Grants to Help Agriculture Producers Adapt to Global Climate Change Effects

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USDA Awards Grants to Help Agriculture Producers Adapt to Global Climate Change Effects

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) has awarded 13 grants to research possibilities for agriculture and forestry producers to adapt to climate change and to best take advantage of variable climate patterns. These... (Continue reading)

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Up Front: A Matter of Fairness-Ohio Farm Bureau Federation Executive Vice President John C. (Jack) Fisher.

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Up Front: A Matter of Fairness-Ohio Farm Bureau Federation Executive Vice President John C. (Jack) Fisher.

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)

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Owen Roberts Commentary-← Older posts Our food surplus has moral, financial implications June 12th 2011

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Owen Roberts Commentary-← Older posts Our food surplus has moral, financial implications June 12th 2011

The developing world will be a significant driver of growth in the demand for food, and it won’t all be from hungry people. Despite abject poverty in many parts of the world, some of the new arrivals to this planet... (Continue reading)

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Nutrition Problems in Swine Production

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Nutrition Problems in Swine Production

Most problems in swine production that limit performance are not directly related to nutrition.  They are more often traced to problems in management, herd health, housing, or genetics.  However, of those that are nutritional, some of the common causes are:... (Continue reading)

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Nutrition Problems in Swine Production

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Nutrition Problems in Swine Production

Most problems in swine production that limit performance are not directly related to nutrition.  They are more often traced to problems in management, herd health, housing, or genetics.  However, of those that are nutritional, some of the common causes are:... (Continue reading)

Nebraska Pork Hog Blog Archives

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Nebraska Pork Hog Blog Archives

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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