Ventilation is by far the largest source of heating energy loss in swine facilities. To maintain air quality, it is essential to provide proper minimum ventilation without losing excessive energy from the building. Learn how modern controllers interlock equipment...
Ryan Stohlquist says the new development barn adds flexibility to the family operation.
Stohlquist Showpigs, located in Northeastern Illinois, is a leading supplier of pure and cross-bred animals to the show pig industry. Batch farrowing the 200-sow herd twice a...
Proper barn ventilation is a key factor in promoting swine health and productivity. AP, the swine equipment brand of AGCO, has developed a new ventilation video series with tips to help producers unlock better year-round performance.
The series, consisting of...
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Find basic information about several farm lighting options for security, worker safety, livestock production, and work after dark. Also gives a brief overview of energy efficiency for lighting options.
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SowMAX eliminates the guesswork of feeding sows to full appetite.
Feeding lactating sows is one of the most challenging skills to learn in a farrowing operation. Sows are individuals with varying appetites, and it is extremely difficult to feed sows...
A look at the equipment available to aid in the safe and efficient removal of pig carcasses.
Death losses on a hog farm are an unavoidable fact. As the pigs' weight increases, removing them from pens and facilities becomes more...
Farm News Flash: When it's -4 degrees in the Midwest of the USA - our pigs are comfortable! Keeping warm in a temperature controlled barn. Rachel from Integrity Builders & Supply takes you on a quick tour of a...
“New Standard is truly knowledgeable in the product they provided and are quick to respond to any questions or concerns we have.”
One of the main deciding reasons we decided to go with New Standard West as our equipment supplier, was the...
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...
What do Service Factor, Full Load Amps, and Service Factor Amps tell us about a motor.
Livestock and poultry operations subject electric motors to very hostile work environments. Those environments alternate between dusty and humid, along with fluctuations in voltage...