As a founder of a SaaS (software as a service) company, and a former pork producer, I understand the challenges and the appeal of developing software solutions from scratch. Before you decide to dive into creating your own software,...
Commercial producers are considering health management changes to improve both the rate and efficiency of lean growth. Substantial differences in performance exist between different environments and health management strategies. In a recent Purdue trial, pigs with minimal diseases via...
In its October Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Outlook report, the USDA’s Economic Research Service (ERS) indicated that, “U.S. beef exports in August set a new record of 325 million pounds, an increase of 57 million pounds, or 21 percent,...
Dr. Bradley working on Evonik’s meat quality research project at the University of Illinois.
After the Midwest ASAS meetings in Madison, Wisconsin, Evonik hosted the industry's leading nutritionists and researchers in the North American Swine Industry. The seminar aimed to...
By Dennis Smith
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Monday June 13, 2022
GRAINS:
Corn gapped higher last night but the market pulled back in the overnight trade, filling the gap. Dec is bumping up against the 40 and 50-day MA (727-730). A close above resistance would signal a...
It is that time of year again; the sun is shining, the days are longer, and the snow has melted away. Before we know it, the summer heat will also be here too but unfortunately, when it comes to...
When my husband was a teacher, he never understood why I thought the American version of “The Office” was so funny. One of my favorite episodes is when Dwight Schrute switches to an exercise ball as a replacement for...
Farm Journal’s recent article featured one of our long-fought cases against the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) for crop damage (Damned by Data: State Destroys Farmer’s Yield, Pays $810,000 in Damages). As explained in the article, our case...
At the recent Pipestone Summit, we had an interesting exchange on pig farm biosecurity and the contrast between biosecurity measures employed at the sow farm and those effectively implemented in the wean to finish (W-F) farms. The takeaway for...
Wednesday January 31, 2024
GRAINS:
Open interest in corn was slightly lower on the rally yesterday. Basis levels held steady with slight weakness noted in some locations. The farmer will be the next big seller. Yesterday’s flurry was likely generated by...