Hog Management
Family businesses are often complex and making the decision to join the family farm is no different. Here’s a list of questions the next generation should consider about the family business.
The first thing Gracee Workman will tell you about her story is she is not a victim. She grew up far from hog barns and oblivious of the industry she’s come to love. Here’s her journey from the streets to the barn.
From new technology to improved feed products and from cupcakes to phone chargers, the Iowa Pork Congress trade show is always a must-see event. Here are a few new products announced and messages shared this year.
Here’s a look at opportunities available for youth in the swine industry.
It’s not too late to attend the 50th-anniversary celebration of the Iowa Pork Congress in Des Moines on Jan. 25-26 complete with cake, games, balloons, pictures and prizes in the trade show.
Here’s a list of the stories that drew eyes from the pork industry and beyond in 2022. Which one was your favorite?
“You don’t know what you don’t know if you’re not tracking it and if you’re not monitoring it,” says Brad Eckberg of MetaFarms, Inc. Here’s a look at the Production Analysis Summary for the U.S. Pork Industry.
If there is such a thing as “normal,” Caleb Shull, director of research and innovation for The Maschhoffs, says he’s not sure the pork industry will see it in 2023. Here’s his take on what producers can expect.
There’s no question the risk of virus transmission in feed is real and poses concern for the U.S. swine industry. How can this knowledge make a difference?
There is no time like the start of a new year to take a pulse on your company’s compensation and HR practices to see if they are in line with the outlook and trends for 2023. Here are five things to consider.
Although it’s not time to look at 2022 in review yet, Compeer Financial’s Steve Malakowsky offers perspective on their database information through the third quarter of 2022 and why he likes this information best.
What are the biggest questions on the pork industry’s mind heading into 2023? Nine pork leaders share a glimpse of what they’re thinking about.
Check out the 2023-24 line-up of topics for SowBridge, the distance educational series for those who work with sows, boars and piglets, and with genetic and reproductive issues.
For four pig farmers, raising pigs is about leaving behind a legacy for the next generation of loving what you do, sustainably caring for land and livestock and doing the right thing. Here’s why they do what they do.
Raising pigs is unquestionably about feeding the world a healthy, nutritious source of protein. But it’s much more than that and a panel of Indiana pig farmers recently shared why they wish more people understood this.
A Friday night fire at a commercial hog farm near Cascade, Iowa, caused more than $500,000 worth of damage and killed around 30 pigs.
A new partnership will create innovations in swine production efficiency, the companies say.
We are more than the hours we work and the services we provide. We are people, friends, family, and community. You are important, you are loved, and you are worthy of conversation, caring, and love.
Don’t miss the Midwest Pork Conference on Dec. 6 in Lebanon, Ind. Here’s a look at what the day will entail for pork producers and allied industry leaders.
Take a look at your lowest performing pigs, says meat scientist Ben Bohrer. What percentage are market gilts? Bohrer and industry consultant Chris Hodges discuss the “gilt gap” in the barn and at the processing plant.
A continued education opportunity for Spanish-speaking individuals in swine health, animal care and production will take place virtually Nov. 16-17. Here’s why your team should attend.
Ask a room of people to define sustainability and instantly people will fidget and squirm. Nobody wants to go first because there isn’t a universal definition, which is concerning given the attention it receives.
Green Valley Farm decided to install a gestation sow feeder to meet the requirements of its swine harvesting customer. But they also were intrigued by the nutritional benefits of the technology, says Katie Stambaugh.
South Dakota State University will host SDSU Swine Day on Tuesday, Nov. 1 at McCrory Gardens in Brookings, S.D. Here’s a look at the line-up of speakers.
The hog sector began a major transformation in the early 1990s, and has experienced productivity growth and structural change, increased output and expanded exports since. USDA issued a report examining the changes.
Being an advocate for your employees is one of the best things you can do as a sow farm manager because it pays off in their work and in their mental health, says Danielle Voelkel of New Fashion Pork.
Research updates for take-home implementation are the cornerstone of Kansas State University’s annual Swine Day planned for Nov. 17.
After spending a summer working with pigs and seeing not only the devastating effect of PRRS on a sow farm, but also the labor shortage crisis facing the swine industry, Carly Bates wanted to find a way to help.
High turnover in the swine industry is challenging in all areas, but there’s no doubt boar studs may have some of the most challenges when it comes to training staff, says Megan Hood, DVM.
Pork producers often fill nursery barns over a period of time – days, sometimes even weeks. Little research has been done on the influence of barn fill rate on a nursery pig’s exit weights.