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Where does conservation on the farm begin and end? For one Iowa farm family, it’s never ending. Jason and Sarah Russel farm in Monticello, Iowa. The two is make decisions every day that go well beyond the barn.

The value of the U.S. dollar has weakened substantially in the past year and CoBank analysts expect it to experience modest deflation in 2021. This may be good news or not-so-good news depending on the commodity.

When the supply chain faced unprecedented challenges causing unpredictable markets and temporarily bare grocery store shelves, Jared Achen and Katie Olthoff were able to turn an obstacle into an opportunity.

Maintaining continuity of nutrient intake after weaning begins with people, says Madie Wensley, doctoral student at Kansas State University. Wensley recently released two short videos to help improve pig survivability.

For the week of March 12, cash-traded feeder pig reported volume was above average with 7,835 head reported. Cash feeder pig reported prices were $90.38, up $0.17 per head from last week.

Sometimes the simplest solutions are the best. Some producers say the sow caliper is an example of a technology solution that has brought great value to their business.

Growing up in southern Wisconsin, Mark Knauer was heavily involved in livestock judging and meats judging. He still remembers lessons he learned from his livestock judging coach and county Extension agent Bob Ziegler.

Reports of new African swine fever (ASF) outbreaks in China are on the rise, in addition to other diseases. Pro Farmer reported on Friday that these diseases are sweeping through the new industrial hog super complexes.