The Inflation Reduction Act (“IRA”) created many market incentives to combat climate change. One of these incentives is the issuance of tax credits to renewable fuel producers, called “45Z credits” due to their location in Section 45 of the...
Effective ventilation is one of the most critical factors in maintaining a healthy and productive swine operation. It influences air quality, temperature control, and the overall environment for the pigs. However, achieving the right balance in ventilation comes with...
Introduction
On January 10, 2025, the House of Delegates of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) representing 50 US states, the territory of Puerto Rico, and 18 Allied Organizations voted unanimously to approve a resolution authored by Dr. Scott Dee...
“Is my business producing enough profit to be financially sustainable in the future?” is a question that I often receive when visiting with producers. “Show me the numbers,” kind of like “show me the money,” is often my initial...
Haemorrhagic bowel syndrome (HBS) is globally recognized as a sporadic cause of death in finishing pigs. Mortality rates have occasionally been reported to be as high as 7%. Affected pigs do not normally exhibit any clinical signs before being...
An open and curious mind is an asset worth having, even if it sometimes leads to taking more (calculated) risks. This isn’t easy for nutritionists and feed specialists, because we don’t want to risk poor performance for our customers....
Program attendees will be prepared to manage and respond to accidents involving livestock after attending this hands-on training.
The animal agriculture industry is robust in the United States where millions of animals are transported weekly for various reasons. Transportation of...
Hogs...Where there’s smoke....there’s fire!
By Dennis Smith
312-242-7905
Friday, January 7, 2022
LEAN HOGS:
Where there is smoke there is fire. The hog market smells of smoke. We believe there’s a serious drop in production coming from both a domestic and global perspective. We are highly confident...
Welcoming Wean Pigs
Preparing for the arrival of new wean pigs to your barn is an exciting but important process that requires careful planning. Here’s a step-by-step checklist to ensure everything is ready:
Pre-Arrival Checklist
Communication
Confirm Arrival Details: Coordinate with the...
U.S. farm equity in 2022 is 27.7% higher than it was in 2017 and 42.7% higher than it was in 2012. During the last 10 years, net farm income was above the long-run average (i.e., average from 2007 to...