Dennis DiPietre and Lance Mulberry

Dennis DiPietre (far left) and Lance Mulberry are economists with KnowledgeVentures, LLC. They consult with producers, processors, pharmaceutical companies, genetics firms, nutrition and technology providers throughout the global pork chain. The focus of their consultation is driving client innovation and optimization in precision agricultural processes through bio-economic modeling. Call (573) 875-7890 or email: dennis@precisionpork.com

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Barn Tech and Big Data
Hog Production
Barn Technology and Big Data: Something Worth Doing
“Anything worth doing, is worth doing badly.” This quote is a reminder that any undertaking that is important cannot wait for ideal circumstances before proceeding. Don’t let perfect be the enemy of good.
April 05, 2024 02:39 PM
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Dennis DiPietre and Lance Mulberry
Subpopulations
Hog Production
Subpopulations: Hidden Pockets of Value
To be most effective at reducing variation, it’s important to consider its causes. If we can begin to manage these causes before placement in finishing, we’ll increase the positive impact at marketing.
February 20, 2024 09:46 AM
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Dennis DiPietre and Lance Mulberry
Data on pig farm
Hog Production
2024: The Beginning of Something Extraordinary
When future historians of the hog industry look back, Lance Mulberry believes they will point to 2024 as being a pivotal year where two very important trends emerged.
January 01, 2024 08:55 AM
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Dennis DiPietre and Lance Mulberry
PORK Signals
Opinion
What Will Drive Big Change and Profitability in the Future of the Pork Industry?
Changes are happening in the meat industry worthy of note. Not only do they tell us about the future, but they provide clues into what the pork industry can anticipate as it evolves to opportunities and challenges.
October 25, 2023 09:15 AM
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Dennis DiPietre and Lance Mulberry
Dale Stevermer planting by his hog farm
Opinion
Demand Mindset: Where Will Pork Production Go Now?
Years ago, Dennis DiPietre noticed a definite shift in the pork production mindset. Prior to 1985, he dubbed the motive as the pig production mindset. He takes a look back and weighs in on what could be next.
September 15, 2023 04:02 PM
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Dennis DiPietre and Lance Mulberry
DiPietre Pork Signals
Hog Production
The Mythical Performance Curve for Net Sow Output
What’s the mythical performance curve for net sow output? Dennis DiPietre and Lance Mulberry urge producers to think twice about the culling process. Here’s why.
August 21, 2023 01:06 PM
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Dennis DiPietre and Lance Mulberry
Woman eating cubano pork sandwich
Industry
Reinvest in the Demand Attributes of Generation Z
In what is for many, the first time they have witnessed a significant and sustained demand drop in the pork industry, the reasons for it and the way forward to success are perplexing.
July 10, 2023 11:21 AM
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Dennis DiPietre and Lance Mulberry
Recession and Umbrella art
Industry
Will Pork Weather the Recession Storm Ahead?
In the past, when profits were challenged, the result was excessive growth and too much supply to sell at profitable prices. We are not used to structural demand problems, especially the global market blunting of demand.
May 03, 2023 09:00 AM
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Dennis DiPietre and Lance Mulberry
Pig Farmer filling grain bin
Opinion
Don’t Be the Last One Standing Without a Seat
The U.S. pork industry is still laboring under a substantial amount of uncertainty for the remainder of 2023. Despite some positive developments in several areas, there are new or ongoing challenges in others.
April 13, 2023 01:53 PM
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Dennis DiPietre and Lance Mulberry
Summer
Hog Production
Wean Pig Profitability: What Will Happen This Summer?
Many people in the industry are skeptical that hog prices this summer will line up as forecasted by the summer futures prices. Here’s a deeper dive into summer hog prices with Dennis DiPietre and Lance Mulberry.
March 09, 2023 07:00 AM
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Dennis DiPietre and Lance Mulberry
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