In addition, agricultural producers, as a group, tend to be very independent, do it ourselves types, and the transition into being people managers instead of maybe “livestock or crop managers” is not the easiest.
Records demonstrating that emergency backup equipment for ventilation systems has been tested or maintenance performed should be done at least twice a year as part of the Pork Quality Assurance (PQA) Site Assessment .
In addition, agricultural producers, as a group, tend to be very independent, do it ourselves types, and the transition into being people managers instead of maybe “livestock or crop managers” is not the easiest.
U.S. swine production has seen gains in sow productivity, measured by piglets weaned per sow per litter farrowed. But it has accompanied by an increase in the number of total born piglets that are alive at weaning.
Economist Dermot Hayes says U.S. producers have lost $2.2 billion on an annualized basis due to events leading up to and following China’s 25% punitive tariffs in retaliation for U.S. tariffs on aluminum and steel.
U.S. Representatives sent a letter to Virachai Plasai, ambassador of the Kingdom of Thailand to the U.S., calling for the removal of restrictions on imports of U.S. farm products, including U.S. pork.
In contrast to all the positive aspects of showing pigs, in recent years swine shows have been linked to influenza illnesses in people. What should commercial hog producers know about influenza at swine shows?
