The swine industry is evolving under pressure to reduce antibiotic use, emphasizing the need to explore alternative strategies to support pig health and performance. Among these, the role of amino acids as functional nutrients has gained significant attention. While...
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Indiana corn prices during the first half of this year averaged $4.54 per bushel. Since June, prices have dropped sharply. The most recent WASDE report indicates that corn prices could remain low for the foreseeable future. Using the farmdoc...
Ensuring Pig Nutrition When Life Gets Busy
It’s one of the most wonderful times of the year, and no it’s not Christmas, it’s harvest time! Corn stalks flying and bean stubble being made is a farmer’s dream and at the...
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The Passion for Pigs Conference has become a cornerstone event for pork producers, and this year’s gathering truly lived up to its reputation. Now in its 16th year, Dr. Steve Patterson has created a one-of-a-kind experience that not only...
The rapid integration of precision livestock farming (PLF) technologies into the livestock industry offers immense opportunities for improving financial margins, sustainability, and animal welfare. However, a persistent gap exists between the engineers and data scientists creating these technologies and...
As a pork producer, life on the farm is always full of stories, challenges, and moments of reflection. Whether it's dealing with unpredictable weather, rising costs, or advocating for agriculture, our work is never dull. Here are a few...
Tuesday December 3, 2024
GRAINS:
Nice bounce in soy overnight seemingly led by the bean oil. Palm oil was higher overnight. That’s it, I’m not hearing anything else significant. We unloaded our bullish soy position yesterday, taking a small loss. I’m...
Yes, we raise our pigs indoors in barns. Before I explain why, I want to emphasize that I respect farmers who choose to raise their livestock outdoors. Every farmer decides what works best for their animals and operations. For...