Sara Brown

The Livestock Today blog is your place to learn the latest production news for the livestock industry. Whether on the road or in the office, Sara Brown writes about all issues important to livestock producers.

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The U.S. is well positioned to help fill any additional need that China has for pork, said Joe Schuele, U.S. Meat Export Federation, “but we’d be in a lot better position if we weren’t facing a tariff that’s five times higher than everybody else.”
Ag Policy
Chinese Pork Prices to Surge 70% as ASF Curbs Supply
The U.S. is well positioned to help fill any additional need that China has for pork, said Joe Schuele, U.S. Meat Export Federation, “but we’d be in a lot better position if we weren’t facing a tariff that’s five times higher than everybody else.”
November 10, 2020 10:53 PM
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Unpredictable spring weather can bring application problems for hog farmers. Researchers are looking for additional ways to manage manure resources.
Hog Production
Corn Sidedressed With Hog Manure Performs Well
Analyzing final harvest data, hog manure can be a viable sidedressing option for farmers in tough application situations, according to Melissa Wilson, University of Minnesota Extension specialist.
November 10, 2020 10:53 PM
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Ag Policy
Pork Leaders Share 4 Key Policy Goals During Capitol Hill Fly-In
More than 125 pork producers participated in the Spring Legislative Fly-in to talk trade issues with state and national leaders. Four central priorities remain to get the pork industry free access to foreign markets.
November 10, 2020 10:53 PM
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“It's definitely going to be a loss for the pork community – the relationships that are built as well as the information and innovation that’s shared at the trade show,” said Jennifer Shike, Farm Journal's PORK.
Hog Production
“Proactive Approach” to Cancel WPX Protects U.S. Herd, Pork Editor Says
“This is a huge decision and one that they didn’t come about lightly. I know that many industry experts and leaders have been thinking about this for a very long time,” said Jennifer Shike in an AgDay interview with Clinton Griffiths.
November 10, 2020 10:52 PM
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“First things first, when you get new people, it is absolutely paramount that we start them off on the right foot. I call it ‘Day 1 Care for Humans,’” said Erin Wagoner, associate director of human resources for The Maschhoffs, during the 2019 Missouri Pork Expo.
Hog Production
5 Tips to Create Employee Success. It Starts On Day 1
Selling more than five million market hogs each year doesn’t come without a fully staffed team on each of The Maschhoffs’ production sites. Finding, training and keeping good employees is a large part of the success story of The Maschhoffs’ fifth-generation business.
November 10, 2020 10:52 PM
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Impacts of the federal government shutdown reverberate through the court system.
Ag Policy
Federal Shutdown Delays Fifth North Carolina Hog Nuisance Trial
The fifth North Carolina hog farm nuisance case against Smithfield subsidiary Murphy Brown, has been delayed due to the federal government shutdown, the Associated Press reports.
November 10, 2020 10:48 PM
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Hog Production
Hog Barns: Why Slats & Beams Fail
“The No. 1 reason slats go bad is age,” said Andy Altenburg at the 2019 Missouri Pork Expo. After 20 years building and repairing hog and cattle barns, he’s seen about every situation-gone-wrong you can imagine.
February 14, 2019 11:07 PM
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Hog Production
Basic Types Of Ventilation In Swine Barns
Ventilation in swine barns has become more complex noting fan stages and more precise inlets for air movement; which may lead to a lack of understanding about a pig’s optimal health and comfort.
January 04, 2019 07:12 PM
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Hog Production
5 Tips to Keep Your Farm Operating in a Disaster
All farmers need to know what, where and how they will keep the farm operation going during a disaster. Here’s five areas to secure your farm operation survives.
September 12, 2018 07:12 PM
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Hog Production
Should You Dock Pig Tails? How It Affects Growth Performance
Results indicate that tail docking did not affect daily gain, feed intake, gain to feed ratio.
June 06, 2018 11:08 PM
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