Livestock require a safe environment. To help protect your animals from predators and keep them safely within your land, investing in quality agricultural fencing is a smart move.
However, not all fencing is the same - there are a wide...
For most of us, housing sows individually is a familiar system. Individual pens have been used to make many processes more manageable, including vaccinations, pregnancy and heat checks, and feeding, just to name a few. With recent market pressures,...
Located in Northwestern Missouri, Honey Grove a technology progressive hog barn, contacted the New Standard team design and create a new hog barn with the latest automation and comfort features to support up to 5,000 hogs.
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IHT Group is thrilled to announce that its innovative IHT Cooling Pads have been honored with a prestigious 2025 AE50 Award, presented by the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) and Resource magazine. This marks the second...
The process of power washing in pig farms is a very demanding and strenuous job. For most employees, it is one of the most dreaded tasks on the farm. It can be a cause of injury and lead to...
Innovative group sow housing without electronics.
Today ag news is full of information about the latest digital equipment promising to revolutionize farming. Nowhere is this attitude more prevalent than the topic of group sow housing. But technology and innovation doesn’t...
Eliminate one of the leading causes of cool cell pad failure.
At one time or another, you have probably walked by a cool cell system and noticed a water puddle beneath it or a stream of water running across...
John Deere, a leading manufacturer of agricultural machinery, has announced significant layoffs affecting over 600 employees at its Illinois and Iowa plants. This move comes in response to a 15% revenue decline and reduced demand for farming equipment due...
IHT Group is pleased to announce the addition of Jeff Monk to its team as a Sales Technical Representative. With an extensive background in the swine industry, Jeff brings a wealth of experience and expertise that will undoubtedly contribute...
Ventilation systems in hog buildings need regular check-ups to prevent environmental issues that can compromise pig health. Winter audits are especially important, with ventilation running at low levels with little room for error.
“A lot of the winter is spent...