Environmental Stewardship
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Environmental Steward of the Pork Industry Nominations Open to All
Jan 15, 2010 12:00 PM, by Dale Miller Editor
Each year, National Hog Farmer magazine joins forces with Pork Checkoff to identify and recognize some of the top environmental management programs in...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
Environmental Steward of the Pork Industry Nominations Open to All
Jan 15, 2010 12:00 PM, by Dale Miller Editor
Each year, National Hog Farmer magazine joins forces with Pork Checkoff to identify and recognize some of the top environmental management programs in...
Metabolic Inhibitor Cuts Hydrogen Sulfide Output from Swine Manure
Dec 15, 2009 12:00 PM
Adding the metabolic inhibitor molybdate to swine manure significantly reduces hydrogen sulfide emissions...
Manure Management
Tillage Slows Pathogen Spread
Feb 8, 2010 11:42 AM
An Ohio State University (OSU) study shows a little light tillage over drain tiles in no-till fields can help impact the movement of pathogens and nutrients from the soil surface to the drain tiles and into runoff ...
Missouri Producers Ponder Permits
Feb 8, 2010 11:40 AM
Permitted animal feeding operators in Missouri will soon face a choice as they look to renew their licensing this year. The University of Missouri (MU) reports that new rules will require producers ...
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
Carbon Credits - A New Revenue Stream for Pork Producers?
Sep 15, 2009 12:00 PM, By Suzanne Deutsch
A covered lagoon helps control odor, while methane will be used to heat barns and generate offset credits. The future is here and along with it comes...
Study Targets Climate Change Impact on Agriculture, Forestry
Aug 5, 2009 2:03 PM, By Forrest Laws
As the debate over climate change heats up, the 25x’25 Alliance and the University of Tennessee’s Bio-Based Energy Analysis Group have joined forces to conduct an in-depth analysis of the impacts of global warming on U.S. agriculture and forestry...
Soil Management
Phytase Helps Lower Phosphorus in Swine Manure | Dietary Adjustments Lower Phosphorus
Sep 15, 2009 12:00 PM, By Karen Bernick
Dried distiller's grains with solubles (DDGS) and phytase help lower phosphorus in manure, eliminate need for supplemental phosphorus. Last year, when...
Paper Trail Documents Manure Application Practices
Sep 15, 2009 12:00 PM, By Joe Vansickle Senior Editor
Iowa firm helps reinforce that pork producers are managing manure conscientiously. There are two reasons for the success of Twin Lakes Environmental Services...
Water Quality
Environmental Steward of the Pork Industry Nominations Open to All
Jan 15, 2010 12:00 PM, by Dale Miller Editor
Each year, National Hog Farmer magazine joins forces with Pork Checkoff to identify and recognize some of the top environmental management programs in...
Pennsylvania Pork Producer Receives Environmental Stewards Award | Renewal on Rolling Hills
Sep 15, 2009 12:00 PM
Livestock bring about a renaissance in lovely Pennsylvania Dutch country. Lancaster County, PA, is known for its small and scenic farms woven like a quilt...
