Environmental Stewardship
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Controlling Death On Any Sow Farm
May 15, 2009 12:00 PM, By Lisa Tokach, DVM Abilene, KS
Take the quiz below to rate your score for managing sow mortality. High sow mortality has been and continues to be a significant problem within our industry....More
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Wakefield FarmThis High Plains hog operation uses an elaborate manure handling system to minimize environmental impact... Meadowlane FarmsGPS and high-volume application help this farm fit in with woods and streams... |
Haupert FarmTrees and shrubs help build a buffer that let this finisher site coexist with wildlife.... Keppy FarmsKeeping a neat farmstead and connecting with the public helps this family promote pork production... |
Air Quality
Climate Bill Narrowly Passes House, Heads to Senate
Jun 29, 2009 4:04 PM, By David Bennett Farm Press Editorial Staff
After robust debate June 26, the House of Representatives passed cap and trade legislation by a narrow margin, 219 to 212...
New Studies Warn Against Increasing Ethanol Limits
Jun 10, 2009 1:57 PM
Two new studies released June 9 warn if the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) grants a petition for a 50% increase in the allowable limits of ethanol in gasoline, the result will be higher commodity costs for livestock and poultry producers...
Manure Management
NPPC: Climate Change Bill Would Raise Producer Costs
Jun 22, 2009 10:57 AM
The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) has voiced opposition to climate change legislation it said will raise the cost of pork production...
Producers Make World Pork Expo Top Attraction
May 15, 2009 12:00 PM
This year, more than ever, pork producers will have a lot to experience when they visit World Pork Expo, June 3-5 at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des...
Mortality Management
Controlling Death On Any Sow Farm
May 15, 2009 12:00 PM, By Lisa Tokach, DVM Abilene, KS
Take the quiz below to rate your score for managing sow mortality. High sow mortality has been and continues to be a significant problem within our industry....
Sow, Hog Hand Winch
Feb 15, 2009 12:00 PM
A new series of hand winches is available in three different models. Thern, Inc. has expanded its line of winch options with the introduction of a new...
Regulations
Ag Agreement on Climate Change
Jun 29, 2009 5:07 PM
the House Agriculture Committee, announced an agricultural agreement on the climate change bill that the House of Representatives passed Friday night (June 26) by a vote of 219-212....
Illinois Hog Farm Wins Three-Year-old Lawsuit
Feb 10, 2009 11:54 AM
Bible Pork Inc., based in Louisville, IL, the major multiplication system for The Maschhoffs, has been cleared of charges of hog odor nuisance after a three-year court battle....
Soil Management
Nutrient Management Event Planned
Mar 15, 2009 12:00 PM
Iowa State University's (ISU) agricultural and biosystems engineering department is offering two national courses in April for consultants working in...
Manure Agreements Cover Buyers, Sellers
Mar 15, 2009 12:00 PM, By Loretta Sorenson
Hog manure has become a hot commodity for pork producers who collect it and crop farmers who need it. This growing interest in the nutrient value of hog...
Water Quality
Environmental Steward Nominations Now Open
Jan 15, 2009 12:00 PM, By Dale Miller Editor
Pork producers have a long-standing record of environmental stewardship. To recognize some of the top environmental management programs in the U.S. swine...
State Commission Vetoes Hog Permit
Sep 15, 2008 12:00 PM, By Joe Vansickle Senior Editor
Iowa agency grants county's request to deny building permit. With permit approvals by both the Dallas County Board of Supervisors and the Iowa Department...
