Andrea Mallea, a Master student in the monogastric nutrition laboratory present “Inclusion of corn protein in diets for weanling pigs”. Adapted from a presentation on the XXXVIII FEDNA Congress, on December 13, 2023.
Cheryl Walsh, a fourth-generation producer from Princeville, Illinois, was announced as the 2024 President of the Illinois Pork Producers Association (IPPA) during their annual meeting. Walsh owns and operates Cowser Inc., a comprehensive agricultural enterprise in Peoria County, encompassing...
n 2018, California activists passed Proposition 12, which made it illegal to sell pork in that state from hogs born to sows raised in pens that don’t meet California’s arbitrary standards. This law could cost us and my fellow...
Source: Illinois Farm Today
Jeff Galle is doing his bit to modernize the pork industry in one developing country.
The Illinois College faculty member is spending the winter in the Southeast Asian nation of Laos, ramping up a pork business that...
During his tenure as CEO, Dr. Wolter has played a pivotal role in driving The Maschhoffs' purpose of feeding families and building communities for a better future. With passion and dedication, he has led the company towards excellence, fostering...
The JWCC Ag Center serves as a vital hub for agricultural education, training, and research, equipping students with the necessary skills and knowledge to thrive in the ever-evolving agricultural industry. Recognizing the importance of fostering educational opportunities, The Maschhoffs...
Su A Lee, a postdoctoral research associate in the Stein Monogastric Nutrition Lab, explain the Interactive effects of pelleting and particle size reduction of corn on ileal digestibility of starch and amino acids in corn-soybean meal diets fed to...
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Pelleting and reducing particle size of grains often improve nutrient digestibility by pigs. Pelleting may also reduce particle size of grains, and it is not known if improvements in nutrient digestibility obtained by reducing the particle size of grain...
Wamac Mayor Butch Mathus says a special use permit has been given to a proposed meat processing company that is looking to build a $5-million facility in the community.
Mathus says Big Boy Processing, Inc has proposed their facility at...