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Upcoming Events http://nationalhogfarmer.com/events en Minnesota Pork Congress Scheduled for Jan. 18-19 http://nationalhogfarmer.com/minnesota-pork-congress-scheduled-jan-18-19 <div class="field-desc"> <p> Minnesota Pork Congress is slated for Jan. 18-19, 2012 at the Minneapolis Convention Center. It runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Jan. 18 and from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Jan. 19.</p> <p> Admission is $10/person if preregistered by Jan. 3 and $15/person at the door. The trade show will feature 140 companies exhibiting equipment and services geared toward hog producers.</p> <p> Seminar topics will cover barn ventilation, energy savings in nurseries, state legislative preview, manure pit foaming, pork exports, alternative feeds, market outlook, daily hog chore routine and swine disease analysis.</p> <p> Custom manure applicator, Pork Quality Assurance-Plus and Trucker Quality Assurance certification training will also be offered.</p> <p> Minnesota Pork Industry Award recipients and outgoing Minnesota Pork Board and Minnesota Pork Producers Association executive board members will be recognized at the Minnesota Pork Board Awards Reception on Jan. 17 at the Minneapolis Hilton.</p> <p> This year’s honorees at the award ceremony are Environmental Steward,Laura and Wayne Dahl of Dawson; Pork Promoter of the Year, Mike Murphy of Fairmont; Swine Manager of the Year, Mark Uilk, Pipestone System; Family of the Year, Charles and Wanda Patsche of Welcome; and Distinguished Service, Rep. Rod Hamilton of Mountain Lake.</p> <p> For online registration, seminars, exhibitor listing, hotel information and maps, go to <a href="http://www.mnpork.com/porkcongress">www.mnpork.com/porkcongress</a> or call (800) 537-7675.</p> </div> <h3 class="location-locations-header">Location</h3> <div class="location-locations-wrapper"> <div class="location vcard"><div class="adr"> <span class="fn">Minneapolis Convention Center</span> <span class="locality">Minneapolis</span>, <span class="region">MN</span> <div class="country-name">United States</div> <span class="geo"><abbr class="latitude" title="44.979965">44° 58' 47.874" N</abbr>, <abbr class="longitude" title="-93.263836">93° 15' 49.8096" W</abbr></span> </div> <div class="map-link"> <div class="location map-link">See map: <a href="http://maps.google.com?q=44.979965+-93.263836+%28%2C+Minneapolis%2C+MN%2C+%2C+us%29">Google Maps</a></div></div> </div> </div><div class="og_rss_groups"></div> http://nationalhogfarmer.com/minnesota-pork-congress-scheduled-jan-18-19#comments 44.979965 -93.263836 Wed, 21 Dec 2011 22:04:00 +0000 9481 at http://nationalhogfarmer.com Iowa Pork Congress Planned for Jan. 25-26 http://nationalhogfarmer.com/iowa-pork-congress-planned-jan-25-26 <div class="field-desc"> <p> The Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) will hold the 2012 Iowa Pork Congress Jan. 25 and 26 at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines.</p> <p> The nation’s largest winter swine trade show and conference will be held in Hy-Vee Hall at the Iowa Events Center, as well as the Polk County Convention Complex. Pork Congress hours will be 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Jan. 25 and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 26. The Iowa Pork Foundation’s annual Kickoff Reception and Auction will be held at Hy-Vee Hall Jan. 24 and the IPPA Youth Swine Judging contest will be held at the county convention complex Jan. 26.</p> <p> “We believe the Iowa Pork Congress is one of the most comprehensive swine conventions anyone associated with the pork industry could attend,” says IPPA President Leon Sheets, a producer from Ionia. “The educational opportunities are phenomenal and the trade show has probably the largest collection of swine-related vendors anywhere. With the various social events, youth activities and networking opportunities, the Iowa Pork Congress literally has something for everyone.”</p> <p> Attendees will find nearly everything needed to run a successful hog business at the trade show. Feed, swine genetics, building construction, equipment and animal health are among the products and services marketed by the nearly 300 companies participating.</p> <p> IPPA will again welcome attendees to the Pork Information Plaza, where guests can visit with IPPA producer leaders and representatives from the National Pork Board, National Pork Producers Council and other affiliated organizations.</p> <p> The seminars and educational opportunities will likely be another popular draw for most attendees. For no additional cost, producers can learn more about pork production. Topics of the nearly dozen sessions include porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome, swine diets, animal well-being and the ever-popular regulations and nuisance case update. Wes Jamison of the University of Florida will discuss the animal welfare movement in the keynote address.</p> <p> “Things are always changing in pork production and the seminars we offer will help keep producers in the know,” says Iowa Pork Congress Committee Chairman Don Toale, a pork producer from Independence. “Our goal is always to bring in the industry’s leading experts to present our seminars and provide the latest information available on the topics of greatest interest to producers.”</p> <p> Pork Congress offers something for everyone and pork producers, pig handlers, allied business representatives and high school and college students are encouraged to attend. Decision-makers in farrowing, finishing and seedstock production, production employees, veterinarians or anyone with an interest in the swine industry will gain valuable insight by attending the event.</p> <p> The pre-registration deadline is Jan. 16, 2012, and IPPA members can attend the trade show and conference at no cost by registering early. Interested persons can register at <a href="http://www.iowaporkcongress.org/">www.iowaporkcongress.org</a> .</p> <p> IPPA members can attend at no charge by registering online or by completing and submitting the form by the deadline. Non-IPPA members can save $5 off of the normal $10 admission cost by registering online by the deadline. Registrations will be accepted after the deadline through each day of the show, but the cost will be $10.</p> <p> Those who pre-register can avoid lines and quickly pick up their pre-printed name badge and credentials at the pre-registration desk the day of the show.</p> <p> For more information, contact IPPA at (800) 372-7675 or visit <a href="http://www.iowaporkcongress.org/">www.iowaporkcongress.org</a>.</p> </div> <p>The Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) will hold the 2012 Iowa Pork Congress Jan. 25 and 26 at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines.<br /> The nation’s largest winter swine trade show and conference will be held in Hy-Vee Hall at the Iowa Events Center, as well as the Polk County Convention Complex</p> <h3 class="location-locations-header">Location</h3> <div class="location-locations-wrapper"> <div class="location vcard"><div class="adr"> <span class="fn">Hy-Vee Hall at the Iowa Events Center</span> <span class="locality">Des Moines</span>, <span class="region">IA</span> <div class="country-name">United States</div> <span class="geo"><abbr class="latitude" title="41.600545">41° 36' 1.962" N</abbr>, <abbr class="longitude" title="-93.609106">93° 36' 32.7816" W</abbr></span> </div> <div class="map-link"> <div class="location map-link">See map: <a href="http://maps.google.com?q=41.600545+-93.609106+%28%2C+Des+Moines%2C+IA%2C+%2C+us%29">Google Maps</a></div></div> </div> </div><div class="og_rss_groups"></div><p><a href="http://nationalhogfarmer.com/iowa-pork-congress-planned-jan-25-26" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://nationalhogfarmer.com/iowa-pork-congress-planned-jan-25-26#comments 41.600545 -93.609106 Tue, 27 Dec 2011 15:55:00 +0000 9591 at http://nationalhogfarmer.com North Carolina Pork Conference Returns to the State Fairgrounds http://nationalhogfarmer.com/north-carolina-pork-conference-returns-state-fairgrounds <div class="field-desc"> <p>  </p> <p> For the third year in a row, the North Carolina Pork Conference, hosted by the North Carolina Pork Council (NCPC), will be held in conjunction with the Southern Farm Show at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds in Raleigh on Feb. 2-3, 2012.</p> <p> Seminars begin at 9 a.m.Feb. 2 at the Martin Building, will be conducted throughout the day and conclude with the NCPC annual meeting at 3:30 p.m.</p> <p> That evening at 5:30 at the Raleigh Marriott Crabtree Valley will be the annual Bacon Bash fundraising event for the NCPC Political Action Committee. There will be hors d’oeuvres and drinks and the traditional reverse raffle for the $5,000 grand prize. Buy a Bacon Bash ticket for $100 and buy your entry to the members-only event and an opportunity to win the grand prize.</p> <p> The annual industry awards will be presented Friday morning (Feb. 3) at the Raleigh Marriott Crabtree Valley. The awards will be presented at a breakfast ceremony recognizing and honoring folks in the North Carolina pork industry who are making a difference. Registration for the breakfast is $10 or $15 at the door.</p> <p> A block of rooms is reserved at the Raleigh Marriott Crabtree Valley for the conference; call (800) 228-9290 or (919) 781-7000.</p> </div> For the third year in a row, the North Carolina Pork Conference, hosted by the North Carolina Pork Council (NCPC), will be held in conjunction with the Southern Farm Show at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds in Raleigh on Feb. 2-3, 2012<h3 class="location-locations-header">Location</h3> <div class="location-locations-wrapper"> <div class="location vcard"><div class="adr"> <span class="fn">North Carolina State Fairgrounds in Raleigh </span> <span class="locality">Raleigh</span>, <span class="region">NC</span> <div class="country-name">United States</div> <span class="geo"><abbr class="latitude" title="35.772096">35° 46' 19.5456" N</abbr>, <abbr class="longitude" title="-78.638615">78° 38' 19.014" W</abbr></span> </div> <div class="map-link"> <div class="location map-link">See map: <a href="http://maps.google.com?q=35.772096+-78.638615+%28%2C+Raleigh%2C+NC%2C+%2C+us%29">Google Maps</a></div></div> </div> </div><div class="og_rss_groups"></div><p><a href="http://nationalhogfarmer.com/north-carolina-pork-conference-returns-state-fairgrounds" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://nationalhogfarmer.com/north-carolina-pork-conference-returns-state-fairgrounds#comments 35.772096 -78.638615 Fri, 06 Jan 2012 21:12:00 +0000 9791 at http://nationalhogfarmer.com Missouri Pork Expo Targeted for Feb. 8-9 http://nationalhogfarmer.com/missouri-pork-expo-targeted-feb-8-9 <div class="field-desc"> <p>  </p> <p> The Missouri Pork Expo kicks off Feb. 8 with a talk on Global Markets, Domestic Impact by Joseph Kerns of International Agribusiness Group, LLC, Ames, IA.</p> <p>  A program on show rings, swine advisory committee meeting and FFA pork speaking contest finals round out the morning’s activities.</p> <p> A Freedom to Operate Rally starts at noon, followed by show ring activities and a mid-afternoon panel: Missouri Nuisance Litigation: How It Can Impact You.</p> <p> The Pork Industry Banquet is slated for 6 p.m.</p> <p> On Feb. 9, the Pork Leadership Breakfast is open 8-10 a.m. featuring a keynote speaker sponsored by the National Pork Producers Council and Murphy-Brown, LLC.</p> <p> At 10 a.m. to noon is the hot topics session from the University of Missouri Commercial Agriculture Program. Beth Young, swine Extension specialist, will provide an update on PRRS area regional control. The status of Missouri concentrated animal feeding operations rules and permits will be addressed by John Lory, associate professor/nutrient management specialist; and Joe Zulovich, assistant professor/agriculture structures engineer. Ron Plain, professor of agricultural economics, will provide a market outlook.</p> <p> The Missouri Pork Association (MPA) board lunch is at noon, followed by the MPA board meeting at 1 p.m.</p> <p> For more information, contact MPA by phone at (573) 445-8375, e-mail <a href="mailto:Angela@mopork.com">Angela@mopork.com</a> or visit <a href="http://www.mopork.com/">www.mopork.com</a>.</p> </div> <p>The Missouri Pork Expo kicks off Feb. 8 with a talk on Global Markets, Domestic Impact by Joseph Kerns of International Agribusiness Group, LLC, Ames, IA.<br /> A program on show rings, swine advisory committee meeting and FFA pork speaking contest finals round out the morning’s activities</p> <h3 class="location-locations-header">Location</h3> <div class="location-locations-wrapper"> <div class="location vcard"><div class="adr"> <span class="fn">Holiday Inn Executive Center</span> <span class="locality">Columbia</span>, <span class="region">MO</span> <div class="country-name">United States</div> <span class="geo"><abbr class="latitude" title="38.951705">38° 57' 6.138" N</abbr>, <abbr class="longitude" title="-92.334072">92° 20' 2.6592" W</abbr></span> </div> <div class="map-link"> <div class="location map-link">See map: <a href="http://maps.google.com?q=38.951705+-92.334072+%28%2C+Columbia%2C+MO%2C+%2C+us%29">Google Maps</a></div></div> </div> </div><div class="og_rss_groups"></div><p><a href="http://nationalhogfarmer.com/missouri-pork-expo-targeted-feb-8-9" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://nationalhogfarmer.com/missouri-pork-expo-targeted-feb-8-9#comments 38.951705 -92.334072 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 20:47:00 +0000 9821 at http://nationalhogfarmer.com Feb. 8, 2012: Central Indiana Pork Conference, Rossville High School, Rossville, IN http://nationalhogfarmer.com/feb-8-2012-central-indiana-pork-conference-rossville-high-school-rossville <div class="field-desc"> <p>  </p> <p> Pork producers can learn about trends, legislation and studies involving the industry at the Central Indiana Pork Conference in Rossville.</p> <p> The Feb. 8 conference will feature Monty Moss, DVM, of Moss Farms in Burnettsville, who will discuss the air filtration system he installed at his farm to reduce the spread of porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome, or PRRS.</p> <p> Jiqin Ni, an assistant professor in Purdue University's Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, will present the results of a recent U.S. Environmental Protection Agency study on air quality and its implications for the pork industry.</p> <p> Sessions include a swine industry update and a discussion of recent legislative trends and activities affecting pork production.</p> <p> “The conference will address a range of issues that are pertinent to the commercial pork industry and to individual pork producers - areas of emphasis that will help their operations become more profitable,” says Curt Emanuel, Purdue Extension educator in Clinton County. “People need to know about trends and issues within the industry, and this knowledge will improve their ability to respond and react to some of the challenges and opportunities in the industry right now.”</p> <p> The conference will be held at Rossville High School, 1 Robert Egly Drive. Those interested in attending are requested to register before Feb. 1 in order to ensure adequate supplies for all participants; however, late registrations will be accepted as space allows.</p> <p> Registration costs $20 per person. The fee includes materials, refreshments, and a lunch.</p> <p> For more information or to register online, <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=jbewvsbab&et=1109133031836&s=1434&e=00192Bx4Z4jZW82StQbA3s54JKwoyMARtd3ql7GHiCjeMi1tH0-9JuvamzZUm5YZIo2pstGI9VV4t5gM5o9urhnFgskEiUEuCqG8f3TPSaRvXhV9G9PIbIvtl5kB9Ith-qV40nJAtt6-ak7SIcMj73MaBev3UFaW_ylknAx5pscaL8=" target="_blank">visithttp://www.ag.purdue.edu/counties/clinton/Pages/cipc.aspx</a>  or contact Emanuel at (765) 659-6380 or <a href="mailto:cemanuel@purdue.edu?" target="_blank">cemanuel@purdue.edu</a>.</p> <p>  </p> <p> The conference is sponsored by the Clinton County Extension Service and the Clinton County Pork Producers.</p> </div> <p>Pork producers can learn about trends, legislation and studies involving the industry at the Central Indiana Pork Conference in Rossville.</p> <h3 class="location-locations-header">Location</h3> <div class="location-locations-wrapper"> <div class="location vcard"><div class="adr"> <span class="fn">Rossville High School, Rossville, IN</span> <div class="country-name">United States</div> </div> <div class="map-link"> <div class="location map-link">See map: <a href="http://maps.google.com?q=%2C+%2C+%2C+%2C+us">Google Maps</a></div></div> </div> </div><div class="og_rss_groups"></div><p><a href="http://nationalhogfarmer.com/feb-8-2012-central-indiana-pork-conference-rossville-high-school-rossville" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://nationalhogfarmer.com/feb-8-2012-central-indiana-pork-conference-rossville-high-school-rossville#comments Thu, 26 Jan 2012 19:13:00 +0000 10231 at http://nationalhogfarmer.com Michigan Professional Pork Producers Symposium, http://nationalhogfarmer.com/michigan-professional-pork-producers-symposium Michigan Professional Pork Producers Symposium<h3 class="location-locations-header">Location</h3> <div class="location-locations-wrapper"> <div class="location vcard"><div class="adr"> <span class="fn">The Lansing Center</span> <span class="locality">Lansing</span>, <span class="region">MI</span> <div class="country-name">United States</div> <span class="geo"><abbr class="latitude" title="42.732535">42° 43' 57.126" N</abbr>, <abbr class="longitude" title="-84.555535">84° 33' 19.926" W</abbr></span> </div> <div class="map-link"> <div class="location map-link">See map: <a href="http://maps.google.com?q=42.732535+-84.555535+%28%2C+Lansing%2C+MI%2C+%2C+us%29">Google Maps</a></div></div> </div> </div><div class="og_rss_groups"></div><p><a href="http://nationalhogfarmer.com/michigan-professional-pork-producers-symposium" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://nationalhogfarmer.com/michigan-professional-pork-producers-symposium#comments 42.732535 -84.555535 Fri, 10 Feb 2012 19:13:00 +0000 10771 at http://nationalhogfarmer.com Iowa Pork Regional Conferences March 6 http://nationalhogfarmer.com/iowa-pork-regional-conferences-march-6 <div class="field-desc"> <p>  </p> <p> The Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) has teamed up with the Iowa Pork Industry Center and Iowa State University (ISU) Extension and Outreach swine specialists to host regional conferences at four Iowa locations March 6-9. </p> <p> “IPPA works hard to offer educational sessions that can assist producers in their day-to-day decision-making,” says Tyler Bettin, IPPA producer education director. “We encourage anyone with a genuine interest in pork production to attend these conferences.” </p> <p> All sessions are hosted from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Conference dates and locations are as follows:</p> <ul> <li> Tuesday, March 6 - Carroll, Carroll County Extension Office</li> <li>  Wednesday, March 7 - Sheldon, Northwest Iowa Community College, Building A, Room 119</li> <li> Thursday, March 8 - Nashua, Borlaug Learning Center</li> <li> Friday, March 9 - Iowa City, Johnson County Extension Office</li> </ul> <p> Conferences are free for those who pre-register or $5 at the door. Individuals can pre-register by calling IPPA at (800) 372-7675 or sending an e-mail to <a href="mailto:schristensen@iowapork.org">schristensen@iowapork.org</a>. </p> <p> With the regulatory realm for agriculture constantly changing, it is critical for pork producers to stay well informed of compliance issues. Eldon McAfee, attorney for IPPA, will discuss practical aspects of compliance with state and federal regulations, provide an update of recent livestock nuisance cases and preface current regulatory rumblings at the state and federal level. </p> <p> It is critical for all in pork production to have a good understanding of contracts and liens to provide protection of their business. McAfee also will review contract terms, focusing on practical implication for both feeders and hog owners. He will discuss recent and pending court decisions and the implications these decisions pose for feed dealers, lenders, veterinarians and pork producers.</p> <p> Finally, he will explain the federal livestock contract requirements and what is required for compliance to prevent penalties against hog owners for failing to have required disclosures in contracts with contract feeders. </p> <p> Swine dysentery is an expensive and damaging disease that has reemerged in the Midwest. Eric Burrough, DVM, and Rodger Main, DVM, Iowa State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, will split duties at this year's regional conferences to talk about the history and impact of the disease. They will provide information to help producers identify signs of dysentery and highlight strategies for prevention and elimination.  </p> <p> Detailed production records are increasingly important in today's pork industry to benchmark performance, improve efficiencies and modify practices. ISU Extension swine specialists will review how to keep adequate wean-to-finish records, show where errors typically occur and provide actual examples of good records gone bad. </p> <p> ISU swine specialists also will offer free Pork Quality Assurance Plus training prior to each conference. Training will be hosted from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at each conference location. Contact Tyler Bettin at (800) 372-7675 or <a href="mailto:tbettin@iowapork.org">tbettin@iowapork.org</a> for more information or to pre-register. </p> </div> <p>The Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) has teamed up with the Iowa Pork Industry Center and Iowa State University (ISU) Extension and Outreach swine specialists to host regional conferences at four Iowa locations March 6-9.</p> <h3 class="location-locations-header">Location</h3> <div class="location-locations-wrapper"> <div class="location vcard"><div class="adr"> <span class="fn">Carroll County Extension Office</span> <span class="locality">Carroll</span>, <span class="region">IA</span> <div class="country-name">United States</div> <span class="geo"><abbr class="latitude" title="42.069444">42° 4' 9.9984" N</abbr>, <abbr class="longitude" title="-94.866389">94° 51' 59.0004" W</abbr></span> </div> <div class="map-link"> <div class="location map-link">See map: <a href="http://maps.google.com?q=42.069444+-94.866389+%28%2C+Carroll%2C+IA%2C+%2C+us%29">Google Maps</a></div></div> </div> </div><div class="og_rss_groups"></div><p><a href="http://nationalhogfarmer.com/iowa-pork-regional-conferences-march-6" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://nationalhogfarmer.com/iowa-pork-regional-conferences-march-6#comments Feed Costs Food Safety Manure Management Risk Management Sow Productivity 42.069444 -94.866389 Fri, 10 Feb 2012 19:13:00 +0000 10781 at http://nationalhogfarmer.com Iowa Pork Regional Conferences March 7 http://nationalhogfarmer.com/iowa-pork-regional-conferences-march-7 <div class="field-desc"> <p>  </p> <p> The Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) has teamed up with the Iowa Pork Industry Center and Iowa State University (ISU) Extension and Outreach swine specialists to host regional conferences at four Iowa locations March 6-9. </p> <p> “IPPA works hard to offer educational sessions that can assist producers in their day-to-day decision-making,” says Tyler Bettin, IPPA producer education director. “We encourage anyone with a genuine interest in pork production to attend these conferences.” </p> <p> All sessions are hosted from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Conference dates and locations are as follows:</p> <p>  </p> <ul> <li> Tuesday, March 6 - Carroll, Carroll County Extension Office</li> <li>  Wednesday, March 7 - Sheldon, Northwest Iowa Community College, Building A, Room 119</li> <li> Thursday, March 8 - Nashua, Borlaug Learning Center</li> <li> Friday, March 9 - Iowa City, Johnson County Extension Office</li> </ul> <p>  </p> <p> Conferences are free for those who pre-register or $5 at the door. Individuals can pre-register by calling IPPA at (800) 372-7675 or sending an e-mail to <a href="mailto:schristensen@iowapork.org">schristensen@iowapork.org</a>. </p> <p> With the regulatory realm for agriculture constantly changing, it is critical for pork producers to stay well informed of compliance issues. Eldon McAfee, attorney for IPPA, will discuss practical aspects of compliance with state and federal regulations, provide an update of recent livestock nuisance cases and preface current regulatory rumblings at the state and federal level. </p> <p> It is critical for all in pork production to have a good understanding of contracts and liens to provide protection of their business. McAfee also will review contract terms, focusing on practical implication for both feeders and hog owners. He will discuss recent and pending court decisions and the implications these decisions pose for feed dealers, lenders, veterinarians and pork producers.</p> <p> Finally, he will explain the federal livestock contract requirements and what is required for compliance to prevent penalties against hog owners for failing to have required disclosures in contracts with contract feeders. </p> <p> Swine dysentery is an expensive and damaging disease that has reemerged in the Midwest. Eric Burrough, DVM, and Rodger Main, DVM, Iowa State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, will split duties at this year's regional conferences to talk about the history and impact of the disease. They will provide information to help producers identify signs of dysentery and highlight strategies for prevention and elimination.  </p> <p> Detailed production records are increasingly important in today's pork industry to benchmark performance, improve efficiencies and modify practices. ISU Extension swine specialists will review how to keep adequate wean-to-finish records, show where errors typically occur and provide actual examples of good records gone bad. </p> <p> ISU swine specialists also will offer free Pork Quality Assurance Plus training prior to each conference. Training will be hosted from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at each conference location. Contact Tyler Bettin at (800) 372-7675 or <a href="mailto:tbettin@iowapork.org">tbettin@iowapork.org</a> for more information or to pre-register. </p> </div> The Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) has teamed up with the Iowa Pork Industry Center and Iowa State University (ISU) Extension and Outreach swine specialists to host regional conferences at four Iowa locations March 6-9<h3 class="location-locations-header">Location</h3> <div class="location-locations-wrapper"> <div class="location vcard"><div class="adr"> <span class="fn">Northwest Iowa Community College</span> <span class="locality">Sheldon</span>, <span class="region">IA</span> <div class="country-name">United States</div> <span class="geo"><abbr class="latitude" title="43.181211">43° 10' 52.3596" N</abbr>, <abbr class="longitude" title="-95.856954">95° 51' 25.0344" W</abbr></span> </div> <div class="map-link"> <div class="location map-link">See map: <a href="http://maps.google.com?q=43.181211+-95.856954+%28%2C+Sheldon%2C+IA%2C+%2C+us%29">Google Maps</a></div></div> </div> </div><div class="og_rss_groups"></div><p><a href="http://nationalhogfarmer.com/iowa-pork-regional-conferences-march-7" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://nationalhogfarmer.com/iowa-pork-regional-conferences-march-7#comments 43.181211 -95.856954 Fri, 10 Feb 2012 19:30:00 +0000 10791 at http://nationalhogfarmer.com Iowa Pork Regional Conferences March 8 http://nationalhogfarmer.com/iowa-pork-regional-conferences-march-8 <div class="field-desc"> <p>  </p> <p> The Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) has teamed up with the Iowa Pork Industry Center and Iowa State University (ISU) Extension and Outreach swine specialists to host regional conferences at four Iowa locations March 6-9. </p> <p> “IPPA works hard to offer educational sessions that can assist producers in their day-to-day decision-making,” says Tyler Bettin, IPPA producer education director. “We encourage anyone with a genuine interest in pork production to attend these conferences.” </p> <p> All sessions are hosted from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Conference dates and locations are as follows:</p> <p>  </p> <ul> <li> Tuesday, March 6 - Carroll, Carroll County Extension Office</li> <li>  Wednesday, March 7 - Sheldon, Northwest Iowa Community College, Building A, Room 119</li> <li> Thursday, March 8 - Nashua, Borlaug Learning Center</li> <li> Friday, March 9 - Iowa City, Johnson County Extension Office</li> </ul> <p>  </p> <p> Conferences are free for those who pre-register or $5 at the door. Individuals can pre-register by calling IPPA at (800) 372-7675 or sending an e-mail to <a href="mailto:schristensen@iowapork.org">schristensen@iowapork.org</a>. </p> <p> With the regulatory realm for agriculture constantly changing, it is critical for pork producers to stay well informed of compliance issues. Eldon McAfee, attorney for IPPA, will discuss practical aspects of compliance with state and federal regulations, provide an update of recent livestock nuisance cases and preface current regulatory rumblings at the state and federal level. </p> <p> It is critical for all in pork production to have a good understanding of contracts and liens to provide protection of their business. McAfee also will review contract terms, focusing on practical implication for both feeders and hog owners. He will discuss recent and pending court decisions and the implications these decisions pose for feed dealers, lenders, veterinarians and pork producers.</p> <p> Finally, he will explain the federal livestock contract requirements and what is required for compliance to prevent penalties against hog owners for failing to have required disclosures in contracts with contract feeders. </p> <p> Swine dysentery is an expensive and damaging disease that has reemerged in the Midwest. Eric Burrough, DVM, and Rodger Main, DVM, Iowa State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, will split duties at this year's regional conferences to talk about the history and impact of the disease. They will provide information to help producers identify signs of dysentery and highlight strategies for prevention and elimination.  </p> <p> Detailed production records are increasingly important in today's pork industry to benchmark performance, improve efficiencies and modify practices. ISU Extension swine specialists will review how to keep adequate wean-to-finish records, show where errors typically occur and provide actual examples of good records gone bad. </p> <p> ISU swine specialists also will offer free Pork Quality Assurance Plus training prior to each conference. Training will be hosted from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at each conference location. Contact Tyler Bettin at (800) 372-7675 or <a href="mailto:tbettin@iowapork.org">tbettin@iowapork.org</a> for more information or to pre-register.</p> </div> The Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) has teamed up with the Iowa Pork Industry Center and Iowa State University (ISU) Extension and Outreach swine specialists to host regional conferences at four Iowa locations March 6-9<h3 class="location-locations-header">Location</h3> <div class="location-locations-wrapper"> <div class="location vcard"><div class="adr"> <span class="fn">Borlaug Learning Center</span> <span class="locality">Nashua</span>, <span class="region">IA</span> <div class="country-name">United States</div> <span class="geo"><abbr class="latitude" title="42.952222">42° 57' 7.9992" N</abbr>, <abbr class="longitude" title="-92.538638">92° 32' 19.0968" W</abbr></span> </div> <div class="map-link"> <div class="location map-link">See map: <a href="http://maps.google.com?q=42.952222+-92.538638+%28%2C+Nashua%2C+IA%2C+%2C+us%29">Google Maps</a></div></div> </div> </div><div class="og_rss_groups"></div><p><a href="http://nationalhogfarmer.com/iowa-pork-regional-conferences-march-8" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://nationalhogfarmer.com/iowa-pork-regional-conferences-march-8#comments 42.952222 -92.538638 Fri, 10 Feb 2012 19:30:00 +0000 10801 at http://nationalhogfarmer.com Iowa Pork Regional Conferences March 9 http://nationalhogfarmer.com/iowa-pork-regional-conferences-march-9 <div class="field-desc"> <p>  </p> <p> The Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) has teamed up with the Iowa Pork Industry Center and Iowa State University (ISU) Extension and Outreach swine specialists to host regional conferences at four Iowa locations March 6-9. </p> <p> “IPPA works hard to offer educational sessions that can assist producers in their day-to-day decision-making,” says Tyler Bettin, IPPA producer education director. “We encourage anyone with a genuine interest in pork production to attend these conferences.” </p> <p> All sessions are hosted from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Conference dates and locations are as follows:</p> <p>  </p> <ul> <li> Tuesday, March 6 - Carroll, Carroll County Extension Office</li> <li>  Wednesday, March 7 - Sheldon, Northwest Iowa Community College, Building A, Room 119</li> <li> Thursday, March 8 - Nashua, Borlaug Learning Center</li> <li> Friday, March 9 - Iowa City, Johnson County Extension Office</li> </ul> <p>  </p> <p> Conferences are free for those who pre-register or $5 at the door. Individuals can pre-register by calling IPPA at (800) 372-7675 or sending an e-mail to <a href="mailto:schristensen@iowapork.org">schristensen@iowapork.org</a>. </p> <p> With the regulatory realm for agriculture constantly changing, it is critical for pork producers to stay well informed of compliance issues. Eldon McAfee, attorney for IPPA, will discuss practical aspects of compliance with state and federal regulations, provide an update of recent livestock nuisance cases and preface current regulatory rumblings at the state and federal level. </p> <p> It is critical for all in pork production to have a good understanding of contracts and liens to provide protection of their business. McAfee also will review contract terms, focusing on practical implication for both feeders and hog owners. He will discuss recent and pending court decisions and the implications these decisions pose for feed dealers, lenders, veterinarians and pork producers.</p> <p> Finally, he will explain the federal livestock contract requirements and what is required for compliance to prevent penalties against hog owners for failing to have required disclosures in contracts with contract feeders. </p> <p> Swine dysentery is an expensive and damaging disease that has reemerged in the Midwest. Eric Burrough, DVM, and Rodger Main, DVM, Iowa State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, will split duties at this year's regional conferences to talk about the history and impact of the disease. They will provide information to help producers identify signs of dysentery and highlight strategies for prevention and elimination.  </p> <p> Detailed production records are increasingly important in today's pork industry to benchmark performance, improve efficiencies and modify practices. ISU Extension swine specialists will review how to keep adequate wean-to-finish records, show where errors typically occur and provide actual examples of good records gone bad. </p> <p> ISU swine specialists also will offer free Pork Quality Assurance Plus training prior to each conference. Training will be hosted from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at each conference location. Contact Tyler Bettin at (800) 372-7675 or <a href="mailto:tbettin@iowapork.org">tbettin@iowapork.org</a> for more information or to pre-register. </p> </div> The Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) has teamed up with the Iowa Pork Industry Center and Iowa State University (ISU) Extension and Outreach swine specialists to host regional conferences at four Iowa locations March 6-9<h3 class="location-locations-header">Location</h3> <div class="location-locations-wrapper"> <div class="location vcard"><div class="adr"> <span class="fn">Johnson County Extension Office</span> <span class="locality">Iowa City</span>, <span class="region">IA</span> <div class="country-name">United States</div> <span class="geo"><abbr class="latitude" title="41.661128">41° 39' 40.0608" N</abbr>, <abbr class="longitude" title="-91.530168">91° 31' 48.6048" W</abbr></span> </div> <div class="map-link"> <div class="location map-link">See map: <a href="http://maps.google.com?q=41.661128+-91.530168+%28%2C+Iowa+City%2C+IA%2C+%2C+us%29">Google Maps</a></div></div> </div> </div><div class="og_rss_groups"></div><p><a href="http://nationalhogfarmer.com/iowa-pork-regional-conferences-march-9" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://nationalhogfarmer.com/iowa-pork-regional-conferences-march-9#comments 41.661128 -91.530168 Fri, 10 Feb 2012 19:30:00 +0000 10811 at http://nationalhogfarmer.com Indiana Pork Conference Scheduled for March 13 http://nationalhogfarmer.com/indiana-pork-conference-scheduled-march-13 <div class="field-desc"> <p> Pork producers will have the chance to learn about regulatory, production and economic challenges in the swine industry at the 2012 Southern Indiana Pork Conference.</p> <p> The conference is March 13 at the Dubois County 4-H Fairgrounds, 4157 South State Road 162, Huntingburg, IN. It runs from 9 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. (EST).</p> <p> “There is a lot of interest in recent regulatory changes that affect local pork producers, especially the potential air quality standards, manure handling and storage regulations and interest in animal wellness and ethics,” says Kenneth Eck, Purdue Extension agriculture and natural resources educator in Dubois County. “These regulations and changes in production inputs are coming just as the industry is beginning to emerge from a market slump, and that has farmers concerned.”</p> <p> Conference presenters will cover a wide range of swine production topics. They are:</p> <ul> <li> “Is 30+ Pigs/Sow/Year Really a Good Target?” by Allan Schinckel, Purdue swine geneticist.</li> <li> “The Value of Low-Fat DDGS (distiller’s dried grains with solubles) for Swine” by Brian Richert, Purdue Extension swine specialist.</li> <li> “What Do Packers Want in Pork Quality, Why And How Soon Will They Test for It?” by Mickey Latour, Purdue animal science professor and lipids specialist.</li> <li> “State Regulation Changes, and What Do They All Mean?” by Josh Trenary, Indiana Pork and Andy Tauer, Indiana Corn Marketing Council and Indiana Soybean Alliance.</li> <li> “Pork Profits: Capturing Positive Margins for 2012 and 2013” by Chris Hurt, Purdue Extension agricultural economist.</li> <li> “The Roles of Science and Ethics in Animal Welfare Debates: Lessons from Ohio and Implications for Local Producers” by Candace Croney, Purdue Extension animal well-being and ethics specialist.</li> <li> “The National Air Emissions Study: Summary and Implications” by Al Heber, Purdue Extension agricultural engineer.</li> <li> “Pork Quality Assurance Plus (PQA+) Certification” by Eck.</li> </ul> <p> “Our goal this year is to get pork producers in front of industry and trade professionals who can help them meet their individual production needs," Eck says. “We have a strong base for swine production in southern Indiana, and we see this event as one way to keep producers knowledgeable for current and upcoming industry challenges.”</p> </div> <p>Pork producers will have the chance to learn about regulatory, production and economic challenges in the swine industry at the 2012 Southern Indiana Pork Conference.</p> <h3 class="location-locations-header">Location</h3> <div class="location-locations-wrapper"> <div class="location vcard"><div class="adr"> <span class="fn">Dubois County 4-H Fairgrounds</span> <span class="locality">Huntingburg</span>, <span class="region">IN</span> <div class="country-name">United States</div> <span class="geo"><abbr class="latitude" title="38.298942">38° 17' 56.1912" N</abbr>, <abbr class="longitude" title="-86.954997">86° 57' 17.9892" W</abbr></span> </div> <div class="map-link"> <div class="location map-link">See map: <a href="http://maps.google.com?q=38.298942+-86.954997+%28%2C+Huntingburg%2C+IN%2C+%2C+us%29">Google Maps</a></div></div> </div> </div><div class="og_rss_groups"></div><p><a href="http://nationalhogfarmer.com/indiana-pork-conference-scheduled-march-13" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://nationalhogfarmer.com/indiana-pork-conference-scheduled-march-13#comments 38.298942 -86.954997 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 17:24:00 +0000 11421 at http://nationalhogfarmer.com Annual meeting of the Midwestern Sections of the American Dairy Science Association and the American Society of Animal Science http://nationalhogfarmer.com/annual-meeting-midwestern-sections-american-dairy-science-association-and-american-society-animal-sc <div class="field-desc"> <p>  </p> <p style="font: normal normal normal 12px/normal arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); margin-top: 5px; margin-bottom: 15px; line-height: 16px; font-family: arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; text-align: left; "> Annual meeting of the Midwestern Sections of the American Dairy Science Association and the American Society of Animal Science, Hy-Vee Hall and Veterans Memorial</p> <p style="font: normal normal normal 12px/normal arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); margin-top: 5px; margin-bottom: 15px; line-height: 16px; font-family: arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; text-align: left; "> Des Moines, IA</p> <p style="font: normal normal normal 12px/normal arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); margin-top: 5px; margin-bottom: 15px; line-height: 16px; font-family: arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; text-align: left; "> For more information contact:<a href="http://adsa.asas.org/midwest/2012.asp" style="color: rgb(0, 90, 156); ">http://adsa.asas.org/midwest/2012.asp</a>.</p> </div> <p>Annual meeting of the Midwestern Sections of the American Dairy Science Association and the American Society of Animal Science, Hy-Vee Hall and Veterans Memorial</p> <h3 class="location-locations-header">Location</h3> <div class="location-locations-wrapper"> <div class="location vcard"><div class="adr"> <span class="fn">Hy-Vee Hall and Veterans Memorial</span> <div class="street-address">730 3rd St</div> <span class="locality">Des Moines</span>, <span class="region">IA</span> <span class="postal-code">50309</span><div class="country-name">United States</div> <span class="geo"><abbr class="latitude" title="41.592634">41° 35' 33.4824" N</abbr>, <abbr class="longitude" title="-93.620982">93° 37' 15.5352" W</abbr></span> </div> <div class="map-link"> <div class="location map-link">See map: <a href="http://maps.google.com?q=41.592634+-93.620982+%28730+3rd+St%2C+Des+Moines%2C+IA%2C+50309%2C+us%29">Google Maps</a></div></div> </div> </div><div class="og_rss_groups"></div><p><a href="http://nationalhogfarmer.com/annual-meeting-midwestern-sections-american-dairy-science-association-and-american-society-animal-sc" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://nationalhogfarmer.com/annual-meeting-midwestern-sections-american-dairy-science-association-and-american-society-animal-sc#comments 41.592634 -93.620982 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 16:06:00 +0000 9371 at http://nationalhogfarmer.com Swine Reproduction Seminars Set for June in Nebraska, Iowa http://nationalhogfarmer.com/swine-reproduction-seminars-set-june-nebraska-iowa <div class="field-desc"> <p>  </p> <p style="margin-left: auto; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px; "> An Advanced Swine Reproduction Seminar is being offered at two locations to help pork producers perform at a higher level of management for preparing the sow and farrowing space, knowing when/how to assist farrowing sows, managing sows to maximize feed intake and more.</p> <p style="margin-left: auto; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px; "> The seminars will be held June 12 at the Lifelong Learning Center in Norfolk, NE, and June 13 at the Extension Office in LeMars, IA. Sponsors are the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension, the Iowa Pork Industry Center, Iowa State University Extension and the Iowa Pork Producers Association.</p> <p style="margin-left: auto; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px; "> Registration starts at 9:15 a.m. and the program concludes by 3:30 p.m.</p> <p style="margin-left: auto; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px; "> At the morning session, pork producers should come prepared to share their farrowing tips, says Duane Reese, University of Nebraska Extension swine specialist.</p> <p style="margin-left: auto; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px; "> “We hope newer employees can gain a lot of information from more experienced farrowing managers sharing their insights,” he says. The morning session will be led by Reese; Tim Safranski, swine specialist, University of Missouri; and Dave Stender, Iowa State University swine field specialist.</p> <p style="margin-left: auto; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px; "> In the afternoon, Safranski will lead a session on consistent and reliable management practices that lead to superior reproductive performance. He will also discuss industry trends.</p> <p style="margin-left: auto; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px; "> Stender will offer updates on current welfare issues for crate-to-pen transition and on managing gilt development programs.</p> <p style="margin-left: auto; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px; "> Reese will close the seminar with updates on swine nutrition.</p> <p style="margin-left: auto; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px; "> Registration is $30 per person and includes a pork loin lunch. To register or for more information, call Stender at (712) 225-6196 or e-mail <a href="mailto:dstender@iastate.edu">dstender@iastate.edu</a>.</p> </div> <p>An Advanced Swine Reproduction Seminar is being offered at two locations to help pork producers perform at a higher level of management for preparing the sow and farrowing space, knowing when/how to assist farrowing sows, managing sows to maximize feed intake and more.</p> <h3 class="location-locations-header">Location</h3> <div class="location-locations-wrapper"> <div class="location vcard"><div class="adr"> <span class="fn">June 12-Lifelong Learning Center in Norfolk, NE; June 13-Extension Office in Lemars, IA</span> <span class="locality">Norfolk/Lemars</span>, <span class="region">IA</span> <div class="country-name">United States</div> </div> <div class="map-link"> <div class="location map-link">See map: <a href="http://maps.google.com?q=%2C+Norfolk%2FLemars%2C+IA%2C+%2C+us">Google Maps</a></div></div> </div> </div><div class="og_rss_groups"></div><p><a href="http://nationalhogfarmer.com/swine-reproduction-seminars-set-june-nebraska-iowa" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://nationalhogfarmer.com/swine-reproduction-seminars-set-june-nebraska-iowa#comments Sow Productivity Tue, 22 May 2012 16:23:00 +0000 14851 at http://nationalhogfarmer.com PORK 101 Program Scheduled For Texas A&M University http://nationalhogfarmer.com/pork-101-program-scheduled-texas-am-university <div class="field-desc"> <p> PORK 101 will be held May 22-24, 2012 at Texas A&M University, according to the American Meat Science Association (AMSA). The three-day course is hosted by AMSA in cooperation with the National Pork Board.</p> <p> Obtain a course outline and register for PORK 101 at <a href="http://www.pork101.org/">http://www.pork101.org</a></p> <p> PORK 101 attendees will learn about the value differences in swine, pork carcasses and processed pork products from meat science faculty and AMSA members. The hands-on course gives people the opportunity to participate in the selection, evaluation and fabrication of pork carcasses. Participants will also prepare and sample products from pork carcasses including pumped loins, bacon, hams and sausage.</p> <ul> <li> <p> Live hog grading and evaluation</p> </li> <li> <p> Lean value pricing</p> </li> <li> <p> Quality management at slaughter</p> </li> <li> <p> Slaughter floor hazard analysis critical control point (HACCP)</p> </li> <li> <p> Measuring carcass quality and composition</p> </li> <li> <p> Process control testing</p> </li> <li> <p> Fresh sausage production</p> </li> <li> <p> Pork carcass fabrication</p> </li> <li> <p> Value addition</p> </li> <li> <p> Consistency improvement</p> </li> <li> <p> Enhanced pork production</p> </li> <li> <pcuring p=""> </pcuring></li> <li> <p> Retail and consumer issues.</p> </li> </ul> <p> For more information regarding PORK 101, contact Deidrea Mabry at (800) 517-2672, extension 12.</p> </div> <p>PORK 101 will be held May 22-24, 2012 at Texas A&M University, according to the American Meat Science Association (AMSA). The three-day course is hosted by AMSA in cooperation with the National Pork Board.</p> <h3 class="location-locations-header">Location</h3> <div class="location-locations-wrapper"> <div class="location vcard"><div class="adr"> <span class="fn">Texas A&M University</span> <span class="locality">College Station</span>, <span class="region">TX</span> <div class="country-name">United States</div> <span class="geo"><abbr class="latitude" title="30.627977">30° 37' 40.7172" N</abbr>, <abbr class="longitude" title="-96.334407">96° 20' 3.8652" W</abbr></span> </div> <div class="map-link"> <div class="location map-link">See map: <a href="http://maps.google.com?q=30.627977+-96.334407+%28%2C+College+Station%2C+TX%2C+%2C+us%29">Google Maps</a></div></div> </div> </div><div class="og_rss_groups"></div><p><a href="http://nationalhogfarmer.com/pork-101-program-scheduled-texas-am-university" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://nationalhogfarmer.com/pork-101-program-scheduled-texas-am-university#comments Food Safety 30.627977 -96.334407 Wed, 29 Feb 2012 18:06:00 +0000 11401 at http://nationalhogfarmer.com Pork Management Conference Planned for Late June in Georgia http://nationalhogfarmer.com/pork-management-conference-planned-late-june-georgia <div class="field-desc"> <p>  </p> <p> Owners, growers, controllers, lenders, accountants, risk managers and CFOs are all invited to learn more about the financial issues, trends and future challenges to address, while networking with industry leaders and creating a vision for the pork industry.</p> <p> Chris Novak, CEO, National Pork Board, kicks off the morning session June 20 with an update of the Pork Checkoff from Pork. Be Inspired data, U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance, the proposed Fair Oaks Pig Adventure Center in Indiana, Pork Quality Assurance Plus verification results and We Care.</p> <p> Dallas Hockman, National Pork Producers Council, provides a legislative/regulatory update from Washington, DC.</p> <p> A look at the political landscape and a global economic outlook conclude the morning sessions, following by lunch and an afternoon golf outing.</p> <p> The conference opens June 21 with an optional 6 a.m. producer roundtable, followed by three producers discussing protecting the farm business including Country View Family Farms, Murphy-Brown, Iowa Select Farms and Bill Winkelman, National Pork Board.</p> <p> Coverage of farm security, animal care and the fallout from the MF Global financial meltdown round out the morning presentations.</p> <p> Concurrent afternoon sessions provide a tax update, property risk management, hiring and retaining the right people, pens vs. stalls, accounting, teambuilding on the farm, reducing opportunity cost risk, nutrition economics and grain outlook.</p> <p> The final session the morning of June 22 covers market outlook, capital investment and a lender panel discussion.</p> <p> Find out more at the Pork Checkoff Service Center at (800) 456-7675 or visit <a href="http://www.pork.org/">www.pork.org</a>.</p> </div> <h3 class="location-locations-header">Location</h3> <div class="location-locations-wrapper"> <div class="location vcard"><div class="adr"> <span class="fn">Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa</span> <span class="locality">Savannah</span>, <span class="region">GA</span> <div class="country-name">United States</div> <span class="geo"><abbr class="latitude" title="32.083541">32° 5' 0.7476" N</abbr>, <abbr class="longitude" title="-81.099834">81° 5' 59.4024" W</abbr></span> </div> <div class="map-link"> <div class="location map-link">See map: <a href="http://maps.google.com?q=32.083541+-81.099834+%28%2C+Savannah%2C+GA%2C+%2C+us%29">Google Maps</a></div></div> </div> </div><div class="og_rss_groups"></div> http://nationalhogfarmer.com/pork-management-conference-planned-late-june-georgia#comments 32.083541 -81.099834 Wed, 04 Apr 2012 17:22:00 +0000 12871 at http://nationalhogfarmer.com Ontario Pork Congress http://nationalhogfarmer.com/ontario-pork-congress <div class="field-desc"> <p> <span style="font-family: monospace; font-size: 16px; ">All pork producers are encouraged to attend the 39th Annual Pork Congress on Tuesday, June 19 and Wednesday, June 20, 2012 at the Stratford Rotary Complex.  The Ontario Pork Congress recognizes the contribution of the pork industry to the agricultural community.</span><br style="font-family: monospace; font-size: 16px; " /> <br style="font-family: monospace; font-size: 16px; " /> <br style="font-family: monospace; font-size: 16px; " /> <span style="font-family: monospace; font-size: 16px; ">Other events during the week include the following:</span><br style="font-family: monospace; font-size: 16px; " /> <br style="font-family: monospace; font-size: 16px; " /> <span style="font-family: monospace; font-size: 16px; ">*       Tradeshow: June 19 and 20: Stratford Rotary Complex</span><br style="font-family: monospace; font-size: 16px; " /> <span style="font-family: monospace; font-size: 16px; ">*       Pig Art: June 19 and 20, Stratford Rotary Complex</span><br style="font-family: monospace; font-size: 16px; " /> <span style="font-family: monospace; font-size: 16px; ">*       The Gold Event: June 19 and 20, Stratford Rotary Complex</span><br style="font-family: monospace; font-size: 16px; " /> <span style="font-family: monospace; font-size: 16px; ">*       The Hog Jog: June 19, Stratford Rotary Complex</span><br style="font-family: monospace; font-size: 16px; " /> <span style="font-family: monospace; font-size: 16px; ">        </span><br style="font-family: monospace; font-size: 16px; " /> <span style="font-family: monospace; font-size: 16px; ">        </span><br style="font-family: monospace; font-size: 16px; " /> <br style="font-family: monospace; font-size: 16px; " /> <span style="font-family: monospace; font-size: 16px; ">For more information: </span><a href="https://message.penton.com/owa/redir.aspx?C=8f4efe45396b46b2b45289c2cbf7f490&URL=http%3a%2f%2fwww.porkcongress.on.ca" style="font-family: monospace; font-size: 16px; " target="_blank">www.porkcongress.on.ca</a><span style="font-family: monospace; font-size: 16px; "><</span><a href="https://message.penton.com/owa/redir.aspx?C=8f4efe45396b46b2b45289c2cbf7f490&URL=http%3a%2f%2fwww.porkcongress.on.ca" style="font-family: monospace; font-size: 16px; " target="_blank">http://www.porkcongress.on.ca</a><span style="font-family: monospace; font-size: 16px; ">> </span></p> </div> All pork producers are encouraged to attend the 39th Annual Pork Congress on Tuesday, June 19 and Wednesday, June 20, 2012 at the Stratford Rotary Complex.<h3 class="location-locations-header">Location</h3> <div class="location-locations-wrapper"> <div class="location vcard"><div class="adr"> <span class="fn">Stratford Rotary Complex</span> <span class="locality">Stratford</span><div class="country-name">Canada</div> </div> <div class="map-link"> <div class="location map-link">See map: <a href="http://maps.google.ca?q=%2C+Stratford%2C+%2C+%2C+ca">Google Maps</a></div></div> </div> </div><div class="og_rss_groups"></div><p><a href="http://nationalhogfarmer.com/ontario-pork-congress" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://nationalhogfarmer.com/ontario-pork-congress#comments Mon, 21 May 2012 21:26:00 +0000 14791 at http://nationalhogfarmer.com 2012 Lauren Christian Pork Chop Open http://nationalhogfarmer.com/2012-lauren-christian-pork-chop-open <div class="field-desc"> <p>  </p> <p class="x_MsoPlainText" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; "> <span style="font-size: 10pt; ">Sponsorships and golf registrations are now being accepted for the 2012 Lauren Christian Pork Chop Open. The annual event, set for Tuesday, July 24 at Veenker Memorial Golf Course in Ames, benefits the Lauren L. Christian Endowment which provides financial support for students and continued swine and pork educational opportunities through Iowa State University (ISU).</span></p> <p class="x_MsoPlainText" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; "> <span style="font-size: 10pt; "> </span></p> <p class="x_MsoPlainText" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; "> <span style="font-size: 10pt; ">Iowa Pork Industry Center (IPIC) director John Mabry said hole sponsorship and golf registration prices are the same as the past several years, and that’s drawing a lot of attention.</span></p> <p class="x_MsoPlainText" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; "> <span style="font-size: 10pt; "> </span></p> <p class="x_MsoPlainText" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; "> <span style="font-size: 10pt; ">“Already we have close to a half dozen teams registered and we encourage people to register soon because there’s a limit of 32 teams for the tournament,” he said. “Cost is $85 per person which includes golf, refreshments, noon lunch, and post-tournament reception and meal.”</span></p> <p class="x_MsoPlainText" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; "> <span style="font-size: 10pt; "> </span></p> <p class="x_MsoPlainText" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; "> <span style="font-size: 10pt; ">Hole sponsorships also are in demand at $250, with other sponsorship options available. Those who want to attend only the post-tournament activities may register for $25 per person.</span></p> <p class="x_MsoPlainText" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; "> <span style="font-size: 10pt; "> </span></p> <p class="x_MsoPlainText" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; "> <span style="font-size: 10pt; ">The <a href="https://message.penton.com/owa/redir.aspx?C=8f4efe45396b46b2b45289c2cbf7f490&URL=http%3a%2f%2fwww.ipic.iastate.edu%2fevents%2fLCPCObrochure12.pdf" target="_blank">event brochure</a> includes sponsor information and registration forms and is available on the IPIC Web site. Golf registration deadline is July 10 or when the field of 32 teams is reached.</span></p> <p class="x_MsoPlainText" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; "> <span style="font-size: 10pt; "> </span></p> <p class="x_MsoPlainText" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; "> <span style="font-size: 10pt; ">The 18-hole best ball tournament will begin with a shotgun start at 10 a.m. Following the tournament, players and others are invited to attend a reception, meal and awards program. Winners of the 2012 Lauren Christian undergraduate and graduate scholarships also will be honored during the program.</span></p> <p class="x_MsoPlainText" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; "> <span style="font-size: 10pt; "> </span></p> <p class="x_MsoPlainText" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; "> <span style="font-size: 10pt; ">According to John Mabry, IPIC director and former student of Christian, this event is a way to bring together those who knew and admired Christian.</span></p> <p class="x_MsoPlainText" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; "> <span style="font-size: 10pt; "> </span></p> <p class="x_MsoPlainText" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; "> <span style="font-size: 10pt; ">"Lauren was a great teacher and mentor, and the Lauren Christian Pork Chop Open provides a social occasion for people to remember him and help increase the Lauren Christian endowment fund at ISU," Mabry said.</span></p> </div> Sponsorships and golf registrations are now being accepted for the 2012 Lauren Christian Pork Chop Open. The annual event, set for Tuesday, July 24 at Veenker Memorial Golf Course in Ames, benefits the Lauren L. Christian Endowment which provides financial support for students and continued swine and pork educational opportunities through Iowa State University (ISU).<h3 class="location-locations-header">Location</h3> <div class="location-locations-wrapper"> <div class="location vcard"><div class="adr"> <span class="fn">Veenker memorial Golf Course</span> <span class="locality">Ames</span>, <span class="region">IA</span> <div class="country-name">United States</div> <span class="geo"><abbr class="latitude" title="42.023350">42° 1' 24.06" N</abbr>, <abbr class="longitude" title="-93.625622">93° 37' 32.2392" W</abbr></span> </div> <div class="map-link"> <div class="location map-link">See map: <a href="http://maps.google.com?q=42.023350+-93.625622+%28%2C+Ames%2C+IA%2C+%2C+us%29">Google Maps</a></div></div> </div> </div><div class="og_rss_groups"></div><p><a href="http://nationalhogfarmer.com/2012-lauren-christian-pork-chop-open" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://nationalhogfarmer.com/2012-lauren-christian-pork-chop-open#comments 42.023350 -93.625622 Mon, 21 May 2012 21:39:00 +0000 14801 at http://nationalhogfarmer.com 2012 North American Manure Expo Comes to Wisconsin Aug. 22 http://nationalhogfarmer.com/2012-north-american-manure-expo-comes-wisconsin-aug-22 <div class="field-desc"> <p> The 2012 North American Manure Expo will focus on "Professional Manure Management" and will include commercial field demonstrations showcasing manure application technology. Hands-on product and safety presentations, educational sessions and commercial vendor displays will also be a part of the day. The event is presented by the Professional Nutrient Applicators Association of Wisconsin, University of Wisconsin Extension Nutrient Management Team and USDA Dairy Forage Research Center.  The North American Manure Expo is supported in part by a consortium of land grant universitities and conservation agencies from across the United States. </p> </div> <h3 class="location-locations-header">Location</h3> <div class="location-locations-wrapper"> <div class="location vcard"><div class="adr"> <span class="fn">USDA Dairy Forage Research Center Farm</span> <div class="street-address">State Hwy 78</div> <span class="locality">Prairie du Sac</span>, <span class="region">WI</span> <span class="postal-code">53578</span><div class="country-name">United States</div> <span class="geo"><abbr class="latitude" title="43.305757">43° 18' 20.7252" N</abbr>, <abbr class="longitude" title="-89.734432">89° 44' 3.9552" W</abbr></span> </div> <div class="map-link"> <div class="location map-link">See map: <a href="http://maps.google.com?q=43.305757+-89.734432+%28State+Hwy+78%2C+Prairie+du+Sac%2C+WI%2C+53578%2C+us%29">Google Maps</a></div></div> </div> </div><div class="og_rss_groups"></div> http://nationalhogfarmer.com/2012-north-american-manure-expo-comes-wisconsin-aug-22#comments Manure Management 43.305757 -89.734432 Thu, 29 Mar 2012 21:48:00 +0000 12641 at http://nationalhogfarmer.com Minnesota Nutrition Conference Scheduled Sept. 18-19 http://nationalhogfarmer.com/minnesota-nutrition-conference-scheduled-sept-18-19 <div class="field-desc"> <p>  </p> <p> The 73rd Minnesota Nutrition Conference is scheduled for September 18-19, 2012, at the Holiday Inn in Owatonna, MN.  The Minnesota Nutrition Conference is a forum for feed industry professionals to update their knowledge of beef, dairy, poultry, swine and equine nutrition, and to learn about current research being conducted at the University of Minnesota.  Topics of this year's conference will focus on the theme, "Feed Efficiency Challenges".<br />  <br /> Danisco is proud to sponsor this year's Pre-conference Symposium, "Improving Utilization of Feed".  The symposium will provide information on the use of new feeding technologies and concepts including applications and uses of feed enzymes, anti-nutrients, substrates, gut health, and microflora-host interactions.<br />  <br /> Alltech is hosting an evening reception again this year.  Last year's reception by Alltech was a huge success and very popular among conference participants.<br />  <br /> The conference planning committee is busy working on the program agenda, which will be posted on the conference website soon.  Watch for registration to open by June 1, 2012.<br />  <br /> Mark your calendars now and plan on attending the 73rd Minnesota Nutrition Conference on September 18 and 19.  Please visit the conference website at <a href="http://www.ansci.umn.edu/mnc.html" target="_blank">http://www.ansci.umn.edu/mnc.html</a> for program updates, registration information, and more details to be posted as they become available.</p> </div> <h3 class="location-locations-header">Location</h3> <div class="location-locations-wrapper"> <div class="location vcard"><div class="adr"> <span class="fn">Holiday Inn</span> <span class="locality">Owatonna</span>, <span class="region">MN</span> <div class="country-name">United States</div> <span class="geo"><abbr class="latitude" title="44.093018">44° 5' 34.8648" N</abbr>, <abbr class="longitude" title="-93.237711">93° 14' 15.7596" W</abbr></span> </div> <div class="map-link"> <div class="location map-link">See map: <a href="http://maps.google.com?q=44.093018+-93.237711+%28%2C+Owatonna%2C+MN%2C+%2C+us%29">Google Maps</a></div></div> </div> </div><div class="og_rss_groups"></div> http://nationalhogfarmer.com/minnesota-nutrition-conference-scheduled-sept-18-19#comments Feed Costs 44.093018 -93.237711 Thu, 29 Mar 2012 21:32:00 +0000 12631 at http://nationalhogfarmer.com U.S. Animal Health Association Meeting Scheduled Oct. 18-24 http://nationalhogfarmer.com/us-animal-health-association-meeting-scheduled-oct-18-24 <div class="field-desc"> <p>  </p> <p> The United States Animal Health Association (USAHA) will be meeting in Greensboro, NC, Oct. 18-24, 2012. Learn more at <a href="http://usaha.org/Meetings/2012AnnualMeeting.aspx">http://usaha.org/Meetings/2012AnnualMeeting.aspx</a>. </p> </div> <p>The United States Animal Health Association (USAHA) will be meeting in Greensboro, NC, Oct. 18-24, 2012. Learn more at <a href="http://usaha.org/Meetings/2012AnnualMeeting.aspx" title="http://usaha.org/Meetings/2012AnnualMeeting.aspx">http://usaha.org/Meetings/2012AnnualMeeting.aspx</a>.</p> <h3 class="location-locations-header">Location</h3> <div class="location-locations-wrapper"> <div class="location vcard"><div class="adr"> <span class="fn">Greensboro, NC</span> <div class="country-name">United States</div> </div> <div class="map-link"> <div class="location map-link">See map: <a href="http://maps.google.com?q=%2C+%2C+%2C+%2C+us">Google Maps</a></div></div> </div> </div><div class="og_rss_groups"></div><p><a href="http://nationalhogfarmer.com/us-animal-health-association-meeting-scheduled-oct-18-24" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://nationalhogfarmer.com/us-animal-health-association-meeting-scheduled-oct-18-24#comments Mon, 30 Apr 2012 15:38:00 +0000 13711 at http://nationalhogfarmer.com International PRRS Symposium http://nationalhogfarmer.com/international-prrs-symposium <div class="field-desc"> <p>  </p> <p> <strong>Nov. 29-30, 2012:</strong>International PRRS Symposium, held in conjunction with the National Swine Improvement Federation Annual Meeting, Marriott Hotel Kansas City Downtown, Kansas City, MO; contact: <a href="http://www.prrssymposium.org/">http://www.prrssymposium.org</a>.</p> <p>  </p> <p> The joint meeting looks at pig genetics and breeding; porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome vaccines of the past, present and future; and the host response to PRRS virus infection. There is also a meeting of the American Association of Swine Veterinarians PRRS Task Force and a general session addressing PRRS virus genetics, immunology, diagnostics and epidemiology.   </p> </div> The international PRRS Symposium will be held in conjunction with the National Swine Improvement Federation Annual Meeting, Marriott Hotel Kansas City Downtown, Kansas City, MO.<h3 class="location-locations-header">Location</h3> <div class="location-locations-wrapper"> <div class="location vcard"><div class="adr"> <span class="fn">Marriott Hotel Kansas City Downtown</span> <span class="locality">Kansas City</span>, <span class="region">MO</span> <div class="country-name">United States</div> <span class="geo"><abbr class="latitude" title="39.099727">39° 5' 59.0172" N</abbr>, <abbr class="longitude" title="-94.578567">94° 34' 42.8412" W</abbr></span> </div> <div class="map-link"> <div class="location map-link">See map: <a href="http://maps.google.com?q=39.099727+-94.578567+%28%2C+Kansas+City%2C+MO%2C+%2C+us%29">Google Maps</a></div></div> </div> </div><div class="og_rss_groups"></div><p><a href="http://nationalhogfarmer.com/international-prrs-symposium" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://nationalhogfarmer.com/international-prrs-symposium#comments PRRS 39.099727 -94.578567 Mon, 21 May 2012 21:02:00 +0000 14781 at http://nationalhogfarmer.com American Association of Swine Veterinarians Annual Meeting http://nationalhogfarmer.com/american-association-swine-veterinarians-annual-meeting <div class="field-desc"> <p> The American Association of Swine Veterinarians Annual Meeting will be held at the Manchester Grand Hyatt, San Diego, CA March 2-5, 2013. For more information call 515-465-5255, fax 515-465-3832, or email <a href="mailto:aasv@aasv.org">aasv@aasv.org</a>.</p> </div> The American Association of Swine Veterinarians Annual Meeting will be held at the Manchester Grand Hyatt, San Diego, CA March 2-5, 2013. For more information call 515-465-5255, fax 515-465-3832, or email <a href="mailto:aasv@aasv.org">aasv@aasv.org</a>.<h3 class="location-locations-header">Location</h3> <div class="location-locations-wrapper"> <div class="location vcard"><div class="adr"> <span class="fn">Manchester Grand Hyatt</span> <span class="locality">San Diego</span>, <span class="region">CA</span> <div class="country-name">United States</div> <span class="geo"><abbr class="latitude" title="32.715329">32° 42' 55.1844" N</abbr>, <abbr class="longitude" title="-117.157255">117° 9' 26.118" W</abbr></span> </div> <div class="map-link"> <div class="location map-link">See map: <a href="http://maps.google.com?q=32.715329+-117.157255+%28%2C+San+Diego%2C+CA%2C+%2C+us%29">Google Maps</a></div></div> </div> </div><div class="og_rss_groups"></div><p><a href="http://nationalhogfarmer.com/american-association-swine-veterinarians-annual-meeting" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://nationalhogfarmer.com/american-association-swine-veterinarians-annual-meeting#comments 32.715329 -117.157255 Mon, 21 May 2012 21:45:00 +0000 14811 at http://nationalhogfarmer.com