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Steve Dizer Commentary: Weekly Commentary for week of November 14-18, 2011
Written on 21 Nov, 2011 at 8:01 in Canada West Swine Commentaries | Comments
Prepared by Steve Dziver of Phoenix AgriTec Inc. The cash hog market fell victim once again to larger supply volumes and ailing wholesale pork values. Pre-holiday pressures were felt as retailers leaned towards other competing meats such as turkey and... (Continue reading)
Plan now to attend the Minnesota Pork Board Annual Meeting on December 6 in Mankato
Written on 15 Nov, 2011 at 8:10 in Minnesota Swine News | Comments
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)
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)
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)
Lawmakers, Livestock and Poultry Producers Express Frustrations About GIPSA Rule in Hearing About Its Potential Impact on Small Businesses; Chairman Calls For Revised RFA
Written on 11 Jul, 2011 at 6:30 in Featured Swine News | Comments
Lawmakers and livestock and poultry producers continued to express their frustration and concern over the livestock marketing rule proposed by USDA’s Grain Inspection Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) in a hearing held yesterday by the House Small Business Committee Subcommittee... (Continue reading)
Max Rothschild, U.S. Pig Genome Coordinator-ISU Swine Researcher: First Draft of Pig Genome Sequence an Important Advance for Iowa
Written on 2 Feb, 2011 at 7:59 in Iowa Swine Commentaries | Comments
The completion of a first draft of the pig genome sequence has extra meaning for Iowa, the nation’s leading producer of pigs, says an Iowa State University professor who was part of the international research team. “With Iowa’s number-one ranking,... (Continue reading)
NPPA going strong for National Pork Month,By Dee Petersen, NPPA Producer Information Director, for Pork Industry Report
Written on 27 Oct, 2010 at 6:44 in Nebraska Swine Commentaries | Comments
It continues to be a busy Pork Month at the Association office. On October 19, Jane Reeson, Domestic Marketing Director, was joined by Chef Judy Gillard of Lincoln at the Creighton Cardiac Center in Omaha. More than 35 people in varying... (Continue reading)
Pork Checkoff Report- Fall 2010
Written on 9 Sep, 2010 at 7:16 in Featured Swine News | Comments
Pork Checkoff Report – Fall 2010 The Year of the Ribs – BK® Fire-Grilled Ribs Highlight Checkoff’s Quick-Service Pork Success Stories About Us Today’s pork checkoff is at work for pork producers. U.S. pork producers and importers pay $0.40 per... (Continue reading)
Pork Checkoff Report Summer 2010
Written on 9 Sep, 2010 at 7:14 in Featured Swine News | Comments
The July Pork Checkoff Report Special Edition Newsletter features presentations from the 2010 Producers Opportunity for Revenue and Knowledge (PORK) Academy. The seminars challenged audience members to look at new ways to maximize their profit potential. Continue Reading About Us... (Continue reading)
Pork Checkoff Report- Spring 2010
Written on 9 Sep, 2010 at 7:12 in Featured Swine News | Comments
Pork Checkoff Report – Spring 2010 Building on Success – Pork Checkoff takes The Other White Meat to the next level… About Us Today’s pork checkoff is at work for pork producers. U.S. pork producers and importers pay $0.40 per... (Continue reading)
On-Farm Control of Salmonella: Does Vaccination Work?
Written on 9 Aug, 2010 at 6:30 in Canada East Swine Technical Articles | Comments
Vaccinating pigs against Salmonella did not produce the desired effects in a trial carried out at the University of Guelph and reported by Wayne Du (Pork Quality Assurance Program Lead, Food Safety and Traceability Programs Branch) in the August issue... (Continue reading)
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