Hog Management
A round-up of new hires and new product announcements in the U.S. pork industry.
What do North American and South American pork industries have in common? It’s more than you possibly think. Here’s how cultural differences create opportunities to improve the pork business.
When John Deen, DVM, was a kid, he remembers a time when sow mortality was not a problem. However times have changed, and Deen says it’s partly our creation. Here are seven sow management trends to watch in 2022.
It’s a real struggle to find people with good stockmanship skills who want to work in livestock production, said Caleb Shull, director of research and innovation for The Maschhoffs during a recent Farm Country Update.
Ohio pork producers shook things up during the 2022 Ohio Pork Congress. In addition to a power-packed line-up of speakers, they filled the meeting room at their new venue in Lima. Here’s a snapshot of the event.
Brian Majerus, the 2022 Swine Manager of the Year’s humble leadership and strong work ethic have guided him through his career, driving him to pursue swine management head-on.
Global pork event moved, set for September in Orlando. Here’s what you can expect.
Putting time into on-boarding greatly increases employee confidence and ensures they feel like they can help the farm and be seen as a contributing member of the team. Here’s how on-boarding has improved retention.
With so much technology out there today, determining what products to use can be paralyzing – especially when your plate is already overflowing with things to do. Here are a few things we’ve learned at The Maschhoffs.
Here’s a look at the keynote speakers at the 2022 Allen D. Leman Swine Conference, organized by the University of Minnesota, on September 17-20 at the Saint Paul RiverCentre.
It’s hard when sows die, says Luis Lopez, a breeding team lead at New Fashion Pork. The reality that you can do everything right and still experience loss on a farm is hard to deal with day in and day out.
Every detail matters when you’re talking about preventing a bacteria or virus from walking onto your sow farm. Here’s a look at why employee turnover may be one of your greatest biosecurity risks.
The strategy for pig production is pretty simple, says Clayton Johnson, DVM. But we have to call out our challenges. How do producers manage execution and sustainability in a world of distractions?
When one of us fails, we cause failure across the whole system. We can’t do it without each other, says Jose Santiago of Tosh Farms, winner of Carthage Swine Conference’s production tips competition.
It may seem early, but it’s time to dust off the winter checklist. Josh Maschhoff is normally not one for lists, but with the sporadic Midwest weather, he says lists help prevent things from falling through the cracks.
An artist recently used artificial intelligence to create a painting without a brushstroke or pencil line. What does it mean for agriculture? John Phipps explains why the connection might be closer than you think.
With new features, John Deere has added options specific for hay, livestock, commercial and other operator categories.
From swine health and human resource development to personal growth and financial success, day one of the Allen D. Leman Swine Conference, covered a wide range of topics. Here are a few things that are worth repeating.
With the extreme volatility the pork industry has seen recently, Steve Malakowsky poses the question: How do you not only survive the unknowns but thrive?
Don’t underestimate what you do each and every day as a pig farmer – feeding your family as well as everyone else’s, says Heather Hill, president of the National Pork Board and an Indiana pig farmer.
Ongoing research aims to provide clarity on why sows die. What’s challenging about sow mortality is the largest contributor is a bucket of reasons labeled “unknown.” The leading identifiable reason? Lameness.
The appearance of African swine fever in Italy and recently on the border of Germany and France illustrates this disease moves in two distinct ways and can teach the U.S. important lessons about this deadly virus.
For country music superstar and five-time Entertainer of the Year Luke Bryan, saying yes to be the face of National Pork Board’s Mythbusting 2.0 campaign was an easy decision. Farm Journal’s PORK has the exclusive.
From outrunning bears to riding a bucking horse, the Carthage Swine Conference equipped pork producers with great perspectives to consider. Here are a few I keep coming back to that might inspire or encourage you.
Conflict. Everyone wants to avoid it, but experts say that’s never a good move.
The opportunities to improve tomorrow’s pork operation continue to expand. We asked five pig farmers to weigh in on a variety of subjects from technology they want to add on the farm to what they can’t live without.
As the truck driver shortage faces an all-time high, IL Pork Producers Association is finding ways to help. They’ve launched a scholarship program for those seeking to obtain or renew a Commercial Driver’s License.
Pork Perspectives provides business and leadership strategy tips from some of the pork industry’s finest.
Although not a big surprise, the 2017-2021 Production Analysis Summary for the U.S. Pork Industry revealed a continued mortality increase across all production phases. Here’s a look at why mortality gaps are growing.
A first-of-its-kind undergraduate program, Swine Science Online, allows students who have a specific interest in swine science an opportunity to pursue a specific undergraduate degree. Just ask Pavel Danil.