Friday October 18, 2024
GRAINS:
Dec corn staged an outside day higher close yesterday. Some pundits are calling it a key reversal which indicates they don’t know the definition of a key reversal. Open interest was higher in corn from yesterday’s...
In the competitive world of pork production, keeping up with industry trends and optimizing farm operations can be daunting. One highly effective strategy for navigating these challenges is being part of a farmer peer group, if given the opportunity.
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Ordering feed for your pigs is an essential responsibility on the farm. It may seem straightforward, but it plays a critical role in both the performance of your animals and their overall health. Incorrect feed orders can not only...
While the swine industry primarily focuses on the profitability metrics like margin over feed cost and the quality of the final pork products, there lies a by-product of production that presents both a challenge and an opportunity—manure. Often overlooked...
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The USDA September Hogs and Pigs Report indicated there was 5% more market hogs over 180 lbs. than a year ago. If that is the case, you would think current weekly U.S. hog marketing's would be 5% higher? Last...
Minnesota pork producers face a range of challenges, but there have been positive developments in the industry as well. Jay Fultz, a recently elected member of the Minnesota Pork Executive Board, emphasized the importance of farmers making their voices...
Do you think you can impact the health of your piglets in the nursery by what the sow is eating at the sow farm? We had the very same question and set out to conduct a research trial to...
Key takeaways
Influenza A virus in swine is constantly changing, making it important to determine which strains are circulating in your farm.
If your usual vaccination protocol isn’t yielding successful results, it may be time to rethink your approach....
The controversy surrounding gestation crates has been at the forefront of the pork industry for years. These crates, which restrict sows’ movement, have sparked widespread public concern over animal welfare. I, along with many other hog farmers, believe that...
In late March, USDA APHIS confirmed the H5N1 influenza (Influenza A) virus in dairy cattle in Texas and Kansas. This specific virus had previously devastated poultry as Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) or “High-Path”. While HPAI is fatal to...