Demand for environmental information has prompted the National Pork
Board to create a new section of www.porkboard.org that provides a one-stop shop for
key information and resources on environmental issues, technologies and
compliance.
“We’ve seen a need to improve delivery and access to
environmental information by producers,” explains Carrie Tengman,
director of Environmental Services for the Pork Board.
Informational topics include best management practices, air
quality, odor control, diet manipulations, manure management, mortality
management, recordkeeping, emergency and safety planning and regulatory
compliance information. Comprehensive Nutrient Management Plan
education, the Environmental Steward Awards and research projects are
also available on the Pork Board site. Click on Environmental Issues on
the left-hand menu.
There was a lot to be positive about in the pork industry the last week of October. I realize it is difficult to be optimistic when you are still losing $25 to $30/head. I also realize that positive news at this point could be as dangerous as it is welcome. But facts are facts, and we must recognize them.
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As I begin this week's column, I"m reminded of two different "flip side" statements that may help characterize the topic at hand. The first is the old Archie Campbell schtick - "That's good - no that’s bad," which I have used before. The second reflects President Truman's frustration with economists' incessant use of the qualifier - "on the other hand" - to introduce the contrary opinion on a given topic. President Truman once demanded in his usual colorful language: "Will someone please find me a *!&%$*?>
