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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 Farm

This High Plains hog operation uses an elaborate manure handling system to minimize environmental impact...

Meadowlane Farms

GPS and high-volume application help this farm fit in with woods and streams...

Haupert Farm

Trees and shrubs help build a buffer that let this finisher site coexist with wildlife....

Keppy Farms

Keeping 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...


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