JoAnn Alumbaugh

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Knowing consumers' preferences will help you model your operation to meet their needs.
Industry
4 Megatrends Will Impact Your Pig Business
It would be wise to keep an eye on these trends that are likely to “shape the world through 2030,” according to Euromonitor International.
November 18, 2020 09:30 PM
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JoAnn Alumbaugh
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Ag Policy
Bill Northey Nominated for USDA Under Secretary Post
November 18, 2020 09:30 PM
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JoAnn Alumbaugh
Central Missouri Meat and Sausage became a PETA target recently. Law enforcement officials found no violations, and no need to press charges.
Hog Production
Law Enforcement Shuts Down PETA’s Witch Hunt
Central Missouri Meat and Sausage became a PETA target recently. Law enforcement officials found no violations, and no need to press charges.
November 18, 2020 09:30 PM
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JoAnn Alumbaugh
The ultimate omnivores and survivalists, wild pigs consume at least 300 different food types.
Hog Production
Wild Pigs a Worldwide Problem
Wild pigs are as much a problem in Europe as they are in the U.S., say industry, government and health officials there. Rome’s Democratic Party has accused the city’s present administration of failing to tackle the problem of rubbish in the streets, thought to be a factor in attracting both wild pigs and rats.
November 18, 2020 09:30 PM
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JoAnn Alumbaugh
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Industry
2017 Outlook: Top 6 Hog Market Movers
Don’t expect a big change in hog prices in the short term, but barring major increases in production, producers should see an uptick as the year progresses. Here’s what to keep your eyes on.
November 18, 2020 09:30 PM
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JoAnn Alumbaugh
(l-r): Katie, Ross, Karen, Dave, Ben and Mary. Dave, Karen, Ben and Katie are working operators of PigEasy. Mary and Ross, along with son-in-laws Clint and Nick, help out when they can at various trade shows and company events.
Hog Production
Klocke Family Plans for the Future
Dave Klocke is always thinking ahead when it comes to his family and their future in the pork business.
November 18, 2020 09:22 PM
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JoAnn Alumbaugh
JoAnn Alumbaugh
Industry
Follow Your Passion
As agriculture continues to evolve, there are more opportunities than ever before to enter this diversified career.
November 18, 2020 09:01 PM
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JoAnn Alumbaugh
Do you have a problem with snakes on a plane, even if it's an "emotional support animal?"
Ag Policy
Your Emotional Support Animal Could Be My Nightmare
I’ll be flying to a meeting this week and fortunately, the airline I’m using just implemented new rules on allowing emotional support animals. It’s an effort to minimize abuse of the designation.
November 18, 2020 09:00 PM
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JoAnn Alumbaugh
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Hog Production
5 Things You May Not Know About African Swine Fever
Much has been written about African swine fever, but here are some facts that stress the seriousness of the disease, and why it needs to stay out of the United States.
November 10, 2020 11:11 PM
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JoAnn Alumbaugh
Hog Production
Grants Awarded to 28 Farmers in 19 States
Small farming infrastructure grants bolster farmers’ environmental and financial sustainability. The Food Animal Concerns Trust awarded more then $66,000 in grants recently.
November 10, 2020 11:09 PM
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