Hogs Housing - Facilities
From undercover videos to legislative battles like Prop 12, the debate over sow housing has evolved into a strategic campaign to control how farmers operate.
U.S. pork producers are warning that further farm bill delays threaten farm survival by leaving them vulnerable to a costly, state-by-state patchwork of Prop 12 animal housing laws. Three producers share their perspective.
While the pork industry spends millions locking down feed and air, untreated water remains a massive, wide-open doorway for costly pathogens to slip directly into the herd.
Colin Johnson shares practical insights and strategies to help pork producers navigate current challenges in disease management, labor sourcing and facility transitions.
While BinSentry alleges willful infringement of its patented feed-bin monitoring system, BarnTools asserts the lawsuit is entirely without merit and vows to defend its independent technology.
While modern swine genetics have advanced rapidly, our assumptions about water quality remain stuck in the past—costing producers average daily gain and wasting expensive medications.
Biosecurity managers say the recently launched Protocol Farm Visits app takes the guesswork out of compliance by automatically recording barn visits, managing downtime requirements and helping farms stop outbreaks before they spread.
The National Pork Producers Council is backing a federal proposal to restrict unauthorized drone flights over agricultural sites to safeguard animal health and worker safety.
Here’s a look at how companies are leveraging artificial intelligence to modernize farm management, from WiseLake’s new real-time risk detection platform to the nationwide rollout of BinSentry’s proactive feed logistics technology.
A fast-moving wildfire scorched over 2,400 acres south of Kuna, Idaho, claiming a livestock building and 38 pigs at Flying Pig Farm before the owner and emergency crews could halt the flames.
After leading the industry through a global pandemic, this microbiologist-turned-farmer shares why ‘Plan B’ and a refusal to settle are the keys to surviving the next black swan event.
Industry leaders Hyatt Frobose, Mark Hulsebus, Wesley Lyons and Todd Thurman weigh in on why the future of the pork industry depends on a strong commitment to animal livability and long-term business agility.
Four experts identify the emerging economic and geopolitical trends that are quietly reshaping the global protein landscape.
Controversy over California’s Prop 12 intensifies as advocacy group spends millions targeting lawmakers who support federal fix to state pork production standards.
From the pressure of constant vigilance to the necessity of a dedicated team, four producers share how they are navigating the toughest challenges in modern pork production.
Launched at the World Pork Expo, the BioShield VXLA offers MERV 15 and 16 protection with 30% more media area to maximize airflow and extend service life in demanding swine environments.
By integrating health tracking into the existing BarnTalk app, BarnTools is making biosecurity a core component of the connected farm.
Do you know how to identify and mitigate the risks posed by common summer pests to ensure a healthy and productive operation?
From understanding the fight-or-flight response to the “Take Five” safety pause, discover how calm handling and proper preparation protect both caretakers and animals.
Five contract growers share the barn tools and technnology that are essential in their barns and bring about the greatest return on investment.
As operating costs skyrocket and contract payments remain stagnant, pork producers face a financial tipping point that threatens the future of the family-run barn.
After a devastating windstorm leveled his finishing barns in 2013, Kameron Donaldson leveraged community support and a data-driven partnership with Dykhuis Farms to secure a future for the next generation.
As new PRRS strains challenge even the most remote operations, a landmark 16-year study proves that air filtration is a critical tool to reduce disease risk and protect herd productivity.
With barn conversion costs soaring up to 40% and California pork prices jumping nearly 20%, a coalition of ag groups say the economic toll of Proposition 12 is becoming undeniable.
Discover how Elizabeth Beeler blends engineering expertise with a passion for people to solve complex ventilation challenges and build a more efficient future for U.S. pork producers.
The real “Bullet Train” moment for pork production isn’t just about adopting new software, but about redesigning how information flows across your entire operation to move from reacting to events to anticipating them.
The Common Swine Industry Audit is shifting focus to positive welfare outcomes to ensure U.S. pork remains a trusted, high-quality staple in the global supply chain.