The Grow-Disk™ chain disk system is a cost-effective solution for automating feed delivery.
Although there is a great deal about our industry's future we can't predict, we can reasonably expect the labor shortage to continue. Any equipment that reduces labor...
An environmental training session for operators of Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs), will be held Wednesday, March 2, in Huron at the Crossroads Convention Center.
Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m. CST with the program following at 8:45 a.m. and...
Farmscape for February 22, 2022
Full Interview 9:42
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Researchers with Kansas State University have launched a research initiative to evaluate various strategies for disinfecting feed mills that have become contaminated with disease causing pathogens. The Institute for Feed...
Introduction
To understand the reason that F/G becomes worse as pigs mature, it is important to understand the physiology of growth. During the growth cycle of a pig, the pounds of feed required per pound of gain increases, or said...
China’s soymeal futures soared to record highs this week on concerns about the scale of South America’s drought-hit soybean crop and tightening meal supplies in domestic markets.
Elevated prices of soymeal, the top protein ingredient in animal feed, could lift...
“Starting pigs on feed is like building the foundation of your home: if you don’t have a solid foundation, you can lose everything.” Join Dr. Trey Kellner as he discusses strategies for getting your pigs started on feed. When...
Farmscape for February 7, 2022
Full Interview 9:03
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Research conducted by the University of Saskatchewan and the Prairie Swine Centre suggests rye can be used as a replacement in swine rations for corn, wheat or barley. Researchers with the...
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...
Future of feed on display as innovators showcase next generation solutions
Fast-evolving science, market demands and farmer needs are all coming together to drive new product advances showcased at the 2022 International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) in Atlanta.
Among top examples are...
Howell N. Wheaton
Department of Agronomy
John C. Rea
Department of Animal Sciences
Use of good pasture containing alfalfa, ladino clover, and grass can lower sow feed costs, help maintain high level reproductive capacity of boars, and in many cases increase litter size...