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Gas-Phase Biofilters Reduce Odor, Emissions 

Alternative media are being tested for use in gas-phase biofilters in an effort to minimize pressure drop, lower operating costs and reduce the biofilter footprint....

Electrostatic Collection System Reduces Barn Dust 

Test results in a hog finishing barn demonstrate that the Electrostatic Space Discharge System (ESDS) maintained a significant level of dust reduction compared to the control group....

Hydrogen Sulfide Detector Warns of Dangerous Gas Levels 

A research team at Iowa State University (ISU) has developed a wireless hydrogen sulfide (H2S) detector that successfully detects the potentially fatal gas......

What is a Certified Safe Farm? 

The CSF program is a research initiative launched in 1998 at the University of Iowa, with a goal of reducing the number and cost of injuries and illnesses...

Ways to Control Costs 

Tough times call for producers to conserve resources and capitalize on profit opportunities. Producers can take advantage of these 10 steps to control...

Filtration Works At a Cost 

Air filtration provides protection from swine diseases, but many pork producers want cheaper options. For many producers located in hog-dense regions...

Safeguarding Your Health and Safety 

It is no secret that farming is a dangerous occupation. Here are five health hazards to guard against on your farm. Twenty-three percent of pork producers...

Iowa State Staff Appointed To Air Quality Task Force  

Three members of the Iowa State University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences faculty have been appointed to a national air quality task force....

Scenic in the Sand Hills 

Enterprise Nursery Madrid, NE Technology and a motivated team help keep this nursery site in tune with the environment. When you view a sunset from Joyce...

At Home On a Hog Farm 

O'Neel Farms Friend, NE This family built a home and a hog farm from scratch, while enjoying the beauty of nature. Terry and Diane O'Neel like to relax...

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Before I get to this week’s topic, I must take a moment to congratulate National Hog Farmer and Weekly Preview Editor Dale Miller for his receiving the Pork Checkoff's 2010 Distinguished Service Award. The award is given annually to recognize the lifelong contribution of an outstanding leader to the pork industry.

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