Todd Thurman, Swine Insights International
September 14, 2023
Having spent over a decade working extensively in Asia, I’ve observed a strong preference among Asian producers for managing their genetics programs. In contrast, in the US, I have a client with 10,000...
Tuesday September 19, 2023
GRAINS:
Wheat futures have no support, they’re trading down 3 to 6 cents. Corn is down 2 with soy 2 to 4 lower. We were filled overnight selling up to half of our Oct corn 480 puts at 12 cents....
So how are pigs raised? Here is an overview of how our pigs are raised. Granted, there are many ways to raise pigs and as long as the health and care of the animal is the highest priority, there...
The University of Minnesota will soon host its annual MN Nutrition Conference in Mankato, a gathering for nutrition professionals who work with all barnyard species. More details can be found at the end of this article.
This pig nutrition review...
Wednesday September 13, 2023
GRAINS:
Corn edged higher overnight led by wheat. Wheat is trying to bottom off the supportive world numbers. I’m not a wheat analyst and won’t pretend to be one. However, I’d rate the odds of a major bottom in wheat prices as...
Although many states are looking at this as an option, none of the top 10 pig producing states allow telemedicine as an option to establish a VCPR.
s news of Iowa’s VCPR changes have come into action, many producers have...
Audits are very common in business. When we think of audits, we think of banks, taxes, businesses for sales tax, etc. Especially anything that has to do with finances. But did you know pig farmers are audited? In fact,...
Source: Investigate Midwest
Big Pork has been feeling angsty since court decisions about California’s Prop 12, Dave writes.
It’s fair to say Big Meat — and Big Pork, specifically — has been feeling angst ever since the U.S. Supreme Court held...
Gilts often account for 18 to 20 % or more of the breeding herd. Gilt reproductive performance therefore has a significant effect on overall sow herd productivity. Gilt management factors can affect reproductive performance and longevity in subsequent parities....
A list of possible feed ingredients for swine diets alternative to the traditional corn and soybean meal components.
Protein sources for swine
Soybean meal is the most frequently used protein source in livestock feed. However, if cost competitive, several alternative crop...