Hogs Housing - Facilities
A study demonstrates dry fog may be a viable alternative for disinfecting supplies that will be entered into farms
In a barn remodel, you have to know where you want to be as a customer, says Stephanie Nicholson of QC Supply. What’s your end goal?
Streamlining deliveries and managing biosecurity risks that comes with supply deliveries can be narrowed down to a few key habits.
QC Supply offered customers Mike and Nick Wenger a unique opportunity to have a consignment warehouse on the farm. Here’s how it’s changing their business.
Extraterritoriality, specifically addressed by the country’s founders in the U.S. Constitution, is driving up costs for farmers and prices for consumers, NPPC says.
The industry has experienced quite an evolution in how sows are fed, says Mike Tokach. Now isn’t the time to stop finding ways to make that process better.
Finishing space shortages, regulatory burdens and high construction costs require producers to take a strategic and financially disciplined approach to sustain profitability and long-term stability.
When it comes to getting pigs started right in the barn, one area that needs talked about more is sanitation, says K-State’s Joel DeRouchey.
For pig farmer James Lamb, carrying on his farm isn’t just about the present — it’s a tribute to the legacy of generations past.
Center for Environment and Welfare research says 60% of state voters want a legislative fix to Prop 12 to bring down prices.
A new study reveals the importance of considering social behavior in animal management.
There’s no question that the conversations held at World Pork Expo – whether in the aisles of the trade show or in the tents under the shade trees – will lead to pivotal decisions, exciting advancements and partnership opportunities that will change the future of the global pork industry.
Modern building replaces one built more than five decades ago. Researchers say it will help them study the best ways to manage nursery pigs.
Did you know that if a single faucet nipple or water watering cup leaks one drip per second, that will add about 3,000 gallons to the farm’s annual manure storage? This can rob you of profits faster than you think.
Although CAFOs can get a bad rap due to their ability to house many animals in one location, Joel DeRouchey explains why CAFOs are good for surrounding land and water quality.
The court ruled the EPA’s decision was not “arbitrary, capricious, or contrary to law.”
Efforts are often focused on reducing feed costs via custom formulations, additives and optimized transportation, but management of the feed after it arrives in the finishing barn can have a big impact on feed efficiency and costs.
Safe handling of manure should always be a top priority for producers to keep people and pigs safe.
Keep unwanted visitors out by buttoning up your biosecurity measures to prevent the introduction and spread of infectious diseases and pathogens.
NPPC President Lori Stevermer highlighted Proposition 12, the top pork industry issue in her “Perspectives from the Field” hearing testimony.
States join together in a brief supporting Iowa pork producers against California’s strict-hog-housing regulations.
There’s a certain lure to stepping out onto the trade show floor and looking up and down the lines of booths and vendors. The nearly 250 exhibitors at the 2025 Iowa Pork Congress didn’t disappoint.
Public perception and trust play a critical role in advancing sustainable and ethical practices in animal agriculture.
Pork producers do not have the luxury of waiting for Congress to pass a new, five-year Farm Bill next year, says Lori Stevermer, president of the National Pork Producers Council.
A recent study at Kansas State University took a look at a key factor influencing feed intake – type and design of the lactation feeder – to see if this could help increase intake.
“AI isn’t coming, it’s already here,” Ben Allen, chief executive officer of BinSentry, said at the Midwest Pork Conference.
A veterinarian, a pork producer and a Prop 12 certifying agent share Prop 12 lessons learned this year.
Just as insects can enter homes, they can enter livestock barns. It is never too early to start planning how to manage insects.
An Indiana company has installed more than one megawatt of onsite solar capacity across Indiana pork farms in the past 12 months.
Two pork industry technical representative were appointed to USDA’s Task Force on Agricultural Air Quality Research, which examines the connection between agricultural production and air quality and advises the Secretary of Agriculture on scientifically sound, cost-effective, federally supported agricultural solutions that can help improve air quality.