The Niche Pork Production Conference is Feb. 17, 2006 at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, MI.
Producers can learn how to get started in niche pork production, market products and develop skills for alternative pork production.
For more information, contact Beth Franz, Michigan State University Extension at (269) 445-4438 or
franzeli@msu.edu, or call the Pork Board at 800-456-7675 or log onto pork.org/nichepork.
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 $30/head. I also realize that positive news at this point could be as dangerous as it is welcome. But facts are facts, and we must recognize them.
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As I begin this week's column, I"m reminded of two different "flip side" statements that may help characterize the topic at hand. The first is the old Archie Campbell schtick - "That's good - no that’s bad," which I have used before. The second reflects President Truman's frustration with economists' incessant use of the qualifier - "on the other hand" - to introduce the contrary opinion on a given topic. President Truman once demanded in his usual colorful language: "Will someone please find me a *!&%$*?>
