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December 2021
As we enter the third year of the COVID-19 pandemic, the virus is still in control of the economy. However, labor and supply chain challenges should improve slowly through the year, while cost inflation will...
Minnesota has launched the next phase of its Meat Education and Training (MEAT) grant, opening applications for schools to enhance butchery training programs. In the initial round, the state awarded $350,000 to nine school districts, supporting efforts to establish...
African swine fever is spreading at an “alarming pace” in Europe, particularly in the east of the continent, where the outbreak of the disease, a disease harmless to humans but highly contagious among animals, has raised fears of a...
The organic swine research program at the WCROC continues to grow. On September 1st, 2021,we started a new project titled: Integrating hybrid rye as a winter cover crop into organic pig production. This project brings together researchers and extension...
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A newly launched website offers pork producers and pork sector stakeholders direct access to data gathered through the University of Minnesota’s Morrison Swine Health Monitoring Project. The Swine Health Information...
In a recent development, the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry (DLI) has imposed a substantial fine of $300,000 on Tony Downs Food Company in Madelia, Minnesota. This penalty comes after a thorough investigation by the DLI uncovered that...
The USDA says the total number of hogs and pigs in the U.S. on December 1st, 2021 was 74.201 million head, down 4% from December 1st, 2020. That reflects a higher slaughter pace and lower breeding rate as producers...
Reflections on the Leman Swine Conference by Dr. John Deen
This year Dr. John Deen was recognized at the Leman Swine Conference for his work in the swine group at the University of Minnesota in the Department of Veterinary Population Medicine. Dr....
Quick facts
Some fungi molds in grain can produce harmful compounds called mycotoxins. Pigs consuming mycotoxins above their tolerance level will face health and reproductive problems. Submitting samples of contaminated feeds to the laboratory can help you manage your feeding...
Bright spots for January pork exports include Mexico, Korea, Dominican Republic
Last year Mexico reclaimed its position as the leading destination for U.S. pork exports, taking nearly 875,000 mt valued at $1.68 billion. This strong performance continued in January, with...