Title: Minnesota Hog Farmers Navigate Compliance Challenges with California's New Pork Regulations
Introduction: As of January 1, California implemented a new law prohibiting the sale of pork in the state from farms where sows are kept in confined pens, impacting...
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Water from melted snow and spring rains can flood buildings in low areas.
Thawing and refreezing snow can create hazardous icy areas for people and livestock.
During winter, farmers can take steps to help prevent springtime snowmelt problems on...
Christensen Farms, a leader in the pork production industry, proudly announces the celebration of its 50th anniversary in 2024. Founded in 1974 by Bob Christensen with the support of the Christensen family, the company has grown from humble beginnings...
Lee Johnston was selected as an Outstanding Extension Faculty at the 2023 UMN Extension Dean’s Distinguished Awards Banquet. Dr. Johnston is a familiar face to pig farmers across Minnesota and has provided decades of valuable nutrition and management research...
Hord Family Farms, a fifth-generation pork producer based in Bucyrus, OH, today completed its acquisition of the assets of New Horizon Farms, a farrow-to-finish swine operation located in Pipestone, MN. The Minnesota farm going forward will operate as Hord...
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....
President Joe Biden commenced his "barnstorming" tour of rural America with a visit to a hog farm near Northfield, Minnesota. The event aimed to garner support for his agenda in regions where the Democratic Party has faced challenges in...
In these challenging times, many in the pork industry are experiencing financial strain. Economic fluctuations, market uncertainties and other external factors have made profitability an uphill battle for many dedicated pork producers.
Among the struggles, there are glimmers of hope...
A team of CVM researchers led by Kimberly VanderWaal (VPM) was recently awarded a 4-year, $800,000 Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) grant from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the National Institute of Food and Agriculture...
Christensen Farms, a leading player in the agricultural industry, is going through a significant leadership transition. Glenn Stolt, who has served as the company's President and CEO for an impressive 13 years, has announced his intention to retire from...