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...
I recently attended the National Pork Industry Conference in Wisconsin Dells. The overall tone of the conference was notably somber. Health challenges, continued financial losses and various other issues have been plaguing producers. As a lender, I contributed to...
The Alltech team recently contributed valuable insights at the American Society of Animal Science Midwest (ASAS Midwest) event in Madison, Wisconsin. ASAS Midwest is one of the best conferences about swine nutrition, both in the U.S. and globally. Attendees...
The recent appointment of a new extension specialist in North Dakota signals an exciting shift for the state’s swine industry. With North Dakota’s relatively untapped potential in pork production, this specialist aims to enhance the swine sector by providing...
One of the widely-watched variables tracked by the US Census of Agriculture is land in farms. This article is the first of two that examines changes in land in US farms between the Agricultural Censuses of 1997 and 2022. ...
Sow mortality has been an increasing issue in pig production. Pelvic organ prolapses (POP) are one component of sow mortality and can include vaginal, uterine, rectal, or combinations of prolapse. The incidence of POP has increased in the USA...
PIPESTONE proudly collaborates with over 30 owner-operators across 11 different states, many of whom oversee additional drivers under their authority. This cohesive and dedicated team—from logistics coordinators to truckers and high bio-secure trailer washers—each played a crucial role in...
USDA’s September 2024 farm income forecast projects this to be yet another challenging year for American farmers, who are expected to lose nearly a quarter of their income in two years. Net farm income, a key measure of profitability,...
Well, September is upon us. All you hear from others is “where did the summer go?” I feel the same way. Have I been cheated or am I too oblivious to understand how fast time goes by? Probably a...
Warm, humid weather can bring on more intestinal issues in recently weaned pigs. The causes of looseness are many and include viruses (rotavirus and PEDV most commonly), bacteria (hemolytic E. coli and salmonella), parasites (coccidia), and environmental and nutritional...