In our current age of digital transformation, even pork production isn’t left untouched. The introduction of farm record keeping software offers producers another tool for their toolbox. Software for farm record keeping helps to streamline processes, ensure accuracy and...

info@genesus.com The USDA released there September 1 quarterly Hogs and Pigs Report last Thursday. If lean hog futures are any indication of market reaction of the USDA report, you need to only look at lean hog futures last Friday with October...

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In the upcoming Episode 4, we delve into an engaging discussion with Brent Hershey, Owner of Hershey Ag situated in Marietta, Pennsylvania. This candid interview sheds light on the profound impact of Proposition 12 (Prop 12) on Brent's farm,...

In today's program, we dive into a comprehensive recap of the House of Delegates, delving into the dynamics and key takeaways from the event. Tyler shares insights into the valuable lessons learned during this gathering, emphasizing the critical topic...

Niman Ranch’s 25th Hog Farmer Appreciation Celebration took place in Des Moines, Iowa August 25-27, 2023. This annual celebration brings together the Niman Ranch community—chefs, distributors, partners and friends— to recount stories, learn and share incredible meals, all featuring...

We often talk about live animals, people and vehicles as being the highest risk for introducing disease to a farm operation. But what about smart phones as a fomite? Scientists at the University of Arizona found that smartphones had...

JWV Pork, a well-established four-generation hog farm based in Washington, Iowa, is facing financial distress, defaulting on over $38.8 million of debt, as revealed in court records. The company, a major player in Iowa's pork industry, has experienced significant...

Farmscape for September 30, 2023 Full Interview 8:40 Listen The Swine Health Information Center is encouraging pork producers to familiarise themselves with USDA's newly updated African Swine Fever Response plan. In July USDA APHIS released an updated version of...

In a recent announcement, China's General Administration of Customs revealed plans to import pork from specific regions in Russia that are free from African swine fever. This move is part of a broader trend, as China has been steadily...

CLOSTAT® contains a proprietary, patented strain of Bacillus subtilis, PB6, a unique, naturally occurring, spore-forming microorganism. Kemin has identified and selected the specific strain of PB6 isolated from the gut of a healthy chicken surviving a necrotic enteritis outbreak....

We omitted one important task in our winterizing buildings article...evaporative cool cell systems. The critical point here is draining all the water out of the system to prevent damage during freezing weather. Even if freezing is not a problem in...

NPPA donates 2 swine simulators to Northeast Community College

As of Sept. 1, there were 74.3 million hogs and pigs on U.S. farms, up slightly from September 2022 and up 2% from June 1, 2023, according to the Quarterly Hogs and Pigs report published today by the U.S....

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