Apr 15, 2005 12:00 PM,
by Joe Vansickle, Senior Editor (952) 851-4670; jvansickle@primediabusiness.com
The National Pork Board honored William Luce with its distinguished service award at Pork Industry Forum.
“Luce's dedication and commitment to pork producers is very apparent. The programs he developed and the research he has conducted have had national impact,” says Dave Culbertson, National Pork Board president.
Luce served as Extension swine specialist for over 30 years at Oklahoma State University, retiring with the rank of Regents Professor. After retirement, he worked as coordinator of Educational Programs for the Oklahoma Pork Council.
Luce developed and managed the state's boar test stations and coordinated the auction of performance-tested gilts and boars.
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 $30/head. I also realize that positive news at this point could be as dangerous as it is welcome. But facts are facts, and we must recognize them.
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As I begin this week's column, I"m reminded of two different "flip side" statements that may help characterize the topic at hand. The first is the old Archie Campbell schtick - "That's good - no that’s bad," which I have used before. The second reflects President Truman's frustration with economists' incessant use of the qualifier - "on the other hand" - to introduce the contrary opinion on a given topic. President Truman once demanded in his usual colorful language: "Will someone please find me a *!&%$*?>
