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Leman Conference Set for September 

The Leman Swine Conference is scheduled for Sept. 15-18 at RiverCentre in St. Paul, MN...

2007 World Pork Expo New Product Tour 

The National Hog Farmer New Product Review Panel felt exhibitors at the 2007 World Pork Expo had added some good features to existing products, in addition...

Sow Housing Forum Draws Crowd 

The Sow Housing Forum drew a standing-room-only crowd as members of the pork industry from around the world met to discuss options and management solutions...

World Pork Expo Grows 

A total of 34,565 people attended World Pork Expo, sponsored by the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC). The 2007 figure topped 2006 by 10%. Pork producers...

Manure Field Day Planned 

On Aug. 13, Kansas State University (KSU) is hosting a field day for livestock producers who want to learn more about the proper handling of manure...

Discover Conference Focuses on Sows 

The 13th Discover Conference on Food Animal Agriculture will focus solely on lifetime sow productivity. The conference is set for the Brown County Inn in Nashville, IN, on Sept. 9-12...

Kansas Risk and Profit Conference Set 

“Wild Weather, Policy Politics and Energy Equilibriums” is the theme for this year’s Risk and Profit Conference, sponsored by Kansas State University’s (KSU) Research and Extension and the...

Illinois Pork Seminars Set for June 12-13 

Two seminars on “Managing Feed Costs with High Prices,” will be held June 12 at the Bureau County Metro Center in Princeton, IL, and June 13 ...

George Young Swine Conference is Aug. 16 

The 48th annual George Young Swine Health & Management Conference is slated for Aug. 16 at the Marina Inn in South Sioux City, NE...

Midwest Pork Conference Moves to New Location 

The Midwest Pork Conference, set for Sept. 11, is moving to the new Hendricks County Conference Complex...

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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 *!&%$*?>

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