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Tuesday, February 15, 2022
GRAINS:
Selling is pounding grains early today as tension ease on the Russian front. IMO, Putin wants the Donbas region. Russia is about to declare this region as independent states allowing him to take over control of...
On-farm events are a great way to connect the agricultural community with consumers. For many consumers, this may be their only exposure to agriculture. These events are fun, educational, and a great way to network and make connections for...
February is National Hot Breakfast Month, and the goal of this celebration is to encourage more individuals to take time to prepare a hearty breakfast to start their day.
While it can be enjoyed any time of the day or...
Written collaboratively by Heidi Carroll and Michael Gonda.
Economically relevant traits (i.e., traits that lead to higher profit) should be the focus of all breeding plans. Many breeders emphasize traits that lead to higher income. However, breeders shouldn’t ignore costs...
What is Proposition 12?
Proposition 12 is a ballot initiative the citizens of California voted for. The proposition talks about new space requirements for livestock, including pigs. Currently, only 5% of farms would meet the new requirements. The pork industry...
Labor costs are one of the most prevalent costs on a farm. As such, farm managers need to evaluate whether they are utilizing labor efficiently and productively. One way to evaluate this issue is to use benchmarks created using...
Brent Green Founder & Coach brent@agteambuild.com Phone: 785-979-0381
I’m Brent Green and I’ve been in the Ag Industry for more than 30 years. My calling is to ‘bring out the best’ in others. One of the ways I do this is through workshops and...
Source: PigHealthToday.com
Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS) has challenged producers and swine veterinarians for decades. During that time, outbreak management and strategies have evolved along with the virus.
“If you ask 20 different people how they are managing PRRS outbreaks,...
Open Interest Surges Higher in Livestock Markets
By Dennis Smith
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Wednesday, February 2, 2022
GRAINS:
The surge higher continued overnight with soybeans leading the charge. The market has taken care of the weekly resistance from 1480-1500, moving through that level like a hot...
Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae is the primary agent of enzootic pneumonia in pigs. M. hyopneumoniae elimination programs have been used for many decades and the improved production and economic performance of the growing pig makes elimination very attractive. This is especially...