For pork producers who want to make sure their news is up-to-date while they’re “on the go,” the National Pork Board introduces Pork Pod.
Pork Pod is an audio file that is available online through a computer, iPod or MP3 player.
“Pork Pod is another tool that the Pork Board can utilize to communicate news to producers that they can use on their farms,” says Teresa Roof, manager of public relations for the Pork Board. “This will be an easy and convenient way for producers to hear from experts in the industry on current issues and hot topics in pork production.”
Producers can listen to Pork Pod while driving a tractor, a truck or doing the chores. Podcasts typically last about 7-10 minutes.
More information about Pork Pod can be found at
www.pork.org
under the spotlight section.
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 $30/head. I also realize that positive news at this point could be as dangerous as it is welcome. But facts are facts, and we must recognize them.
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As I begin this week's column, I"m reminded of two different "flip side" statements that may help characterize the topic at hand. The first is the old Archie Campbell schtick - "That's good - no that’s bad," which I have used before. The second reflects President Truman's frustration with economists' incessant use of the qualifier - "on the other hand" - to introduce the contrary opinion on a given topic. President Truman once demanded in his usual colorful language: "Will someone please find me a *!&%$*?>
