Nearly 6 inches below normal rainfall.
That is what we are experiencing in southern Minnesota. For those that follow the drought monitor, our county has a D3 rating which is an extreme drought. Rainfall has been very spotty. It can rain...
It was good to see so many pork producers and pork industry associates at the National Pork Industry Conference (NPIC) in mid-July. Compeer’s Chief Diversified Markets Officer, Mark Greenwood, and I had discussions following the meeting about all the...
As a rooster and a bull have completely different needs, so do the constituents of states across our country. Here in Minnesota, a place far different than California, we are fighting against a “one-size-fits-all” policy that will serve, when...
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Eliminating porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS) virus from a breeding herd is not a simple task, and no herd acts exactly like the next, according to Brad Leuwerke, DVM, with Swine Vet Center, St. Peter, Minnesota.
Looking...
PRRS, the 4-letter abbreviation that should make any hog producer shutter. The extensive disease pressure this year has likely caused this feeling more than once. Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS) is a viral disease resulting in complications with...
Being out in the field and interacting with a wide variety of market participants, it is common for appraisers to share market information with buyers, sellers, brokers, and other interested parties. Depending on the appraisal assignment, property owners may...
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It’s well known today that several swine viruses can survive in feed ingredients under laboratory research conditions. But how does that translate to the real world?
Scott Dee, DVM, research director for Pipestone Applied Research, Pipestone Veterinary Services,...
Shenzhen Kingsino Technology Company Limited (002548.SZ) announced last night that Mr. Liu Feng resigned as Chairman, Board Member, Chairman of the Strategic Committee, and all positions in Kingsino subsidiaries, effective immediately.
Dr. Chen Junhai, Kingsino founder and long-time Chairman...
It’s very concerning when people vote on issues when they don’t understand the ramifications. There is no clearer example than the approved California ballot initiative–Proposition 12. Proposition 12 addresses farm animal housing standards. The problem? Unfortunately, Californians didn’t have...
Jim Long, President and CEO Genesus Genetics
Last week we attended the National Pork Industry Conference (NPIC) in Wisconsin. About 900 attendees from the USA. A good cross-section of producers and industry. NPIC event was well organized and the Kalahari...