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Nebraska pork producers support state’s ag efforts
Written on 21 Mar, 2012 at 6:32 in Nebraska Swine News | Comments
Nebraska pork producers, along with the state’s farmers and ranchers, are speaking out about their role in agriculture. The effort follows a fresh initiative by the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) which has launched a “We Are Nebraska”... (Continue reading)
Minnesota Pork Board offers Spanish language PQA Plus certification webinar
Written on 20 Mar, 2012 at 7:01 in Minnesota Swine News | Comments
Highlighting the importance of quality assurance training in all facets of pork production, the National Pork Board and Minnesota Pork Board will conduct a free Spanish language PQA Plus certification webinar Wednesday, March 21. Dave Preisler, executive director of the... (Continue reading)
11 Farmers Graduate from Illinois Farm Bureau Leadership Academy
Written on 19 Mar, 2012 at 7:02 in Illinois Swine News | Comments
Congratulations to the 11 farmers who recently graduated from Illinois Farm Bureau’s Leadership Academy. During 2 ½ days of intense training, these IFB members tackled issues ranging from leadership ethics to building advocacy relationships that benefit the entire state. Most... (Continue reading)
Fragrant 40 swine farm sued over strong odor; Neighbors say they can’t sleep
Written on 19 Mar, 2012 at 6:58 in Featured Illinois Swine News | Comments
The Macoupin County neighbors of a swine farm complained in recently filed court documents about odors emanating from the farm, saying they are unable to host family gatherings and to sleep in their home because of the smell from their... (Continue reading)
Associations between antimicrobial exposure and resistance in fecal Campylobacter spp. from grow-finish pigs on-farm in Alberta and Saskatchewan, Canada.
Written on 19 Mar, 2012 at 6:51 in Canada West Technical Articles | Comments
Western College of Veterinary Medicine, Large Animal Clinical Sciences, 52 Campus Drive, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada S7N 5B4. leigh.rosengren@vetepi.com Abstract Campylobacter spp. (n = 405), isolated from the feces of apparently healthy grow-finish pigs in 20 herds, were tested for susceptibility... (Continue reading)
Environmental Streptococcal Mastitis
Written on 14 Mar, 2012 at 6:50 in Ohio Swine Technical Articles | Comments
J. S. Hogan1 and K. L. Smith The Ohio State University Department of Animal Sciences Abstract Environmental streptococci have emerged as pathogens that uniquely affect mammary health as a primary cause of both subclinical and clinical mastitis. The bovine mammary... (Continue reading)
Ohio Swine Health Symposium set for March 21
Written on 14 Mar, 2012 at 6:42 in Featured Ohio Swine News | Comments
The Ohio Swine Health Symposium is set for March 21, 2012 and will be held at the Der Dutchman Restaurant in Plain City, Ohio. The program agenda and registration information is now available. Click on the link for Swine Health... (Continue reading)
Shannon Wietjes,P-I-G: Persistence, Integrity, Nebraska Hog Blog, March 14th 2012
Written on 14 Mar, 2012 at 6:37 in Nebraska Swine Commentaries | Comments
By: Shannon Wietjes “Think Pig – That’s My Motto. P stands for Persistence, I stands for Integrity, and G stands for Guts. These are the ingredients for a successful business and a successful life.” I recently ran across this quote... (Continue reading)
Farm Bureau Leaders Discuss Farm Bill, Child Labor on Farms, Tax Issues in D.C
Written on 14 Mar, 2012 at 6:34 in Nebraska Swine News | Comments
Discussions with the USA Rice Federation this week underscored the difficulties of writing a new Farm Bill, according to Nebraska Farm Bureau leaders who visited Washington, D.C., March 5-7, on a lobbying trip. “Congress is looking at how to... (Continue reading)
Minnesota Pork helps state’s exports grow to record $5.1 billion
Written on 13 Mar, 2012 at 6:52 in Minnesota Swine News | Comments
Turns out, pork was the meat and potatoes of the state’s healthy increase in fourth-quarter exports last year. Minnesota meat producers feasted on a sharp rise in global demand for their products, particularly pork, helping to boost overall exports to... (Continue reading)
Taxes, Transportation Top Topics with Farmers
Written on 13 Mar, 2012 at 6:50 in Featured Minnesota Swine News | Comments
By Janet Kubat Willette as printed in the AgriNews Nearly a hundred Farm Bureau members braved predictions of dire weather to travel to the state Capitol last week to meet with legislators. They gathered first at the Minnesota Department of... (Continue reading)
Celebrating Ag Day in North Iowa
Written on 13 Mar, 2012 at 6:45 in Iowa Swine News | Comments
Celebrity shoppers left aisles inside the city’s newest grocery store in shambles Thursday, March 8. Bobbi Petersen, University of Northern Iowa head volleyball coach, was the worst offender. She left a trail of broken spaghetti sauce jars, a busted sack... (Continue reading)
Next stop for Chicago area field moms: Pork production
Written on 12 Mar, 2012 at 7:18 in Featured Illinois Swine News | Comments
Illinois Farm Families will showcase modern pork production to Chicago area field moms on Saturday. “We are excited about this opportunity to showcase pork production to the field moms,” said Tim Maiers, director of public relations for the Illinois Pork... (Continue reading)
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