Industry Calendar
Prairie Swine Centre conference set for Nov. 14
The conference will address the positive impact research has made to the Canadian pork industry and will be held in conjunction with the Saskatchewan Pork Industry Symposium.
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Kansas presents farm transitions workshop
Farmers always face a long list of decisions, but several more are on tap for the year ahead. To assist, the Meadowlark Extension District and Kansas State University, have set a farm transition workshop for Nov. 17 in Sabetha, Kan.
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New topics added to annual MU conference
Two days with 36, one-hour sessions only begins to describe the University of Missouri annual Crop Management Conference, Dec. 18-19. Multiple crop management topics will be discussed.
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PorkBridge educational series schedule announced
PorkBridge is a distance educational program that provides relevant and timely information to those involved with grow-finish swine operations and consists of six teleconference sessions conducted by industry experts.
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Kansas State Swine Day slated for Nov. 15
The one-day event will feature a technology trade show, as well as presentations focused on current research relevant to pork production. The event begins at 8:00 a.m. at the Kansas State Alumni Center in Manhattan, Kan.
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Pork Month celebrates producers doing the right thing
October is the month to celebrate pork. Though times have changed and production practices have evolved, October Pork Month is one way in which history and tradition have lived on in the pork industry.
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Midwest rural ag safety and health conference, Nov. 14-16
The conference will provide updated information on agricultural and rural safety and health as well as strengthen collaborative efforts among researchers, practitioners, agricultural producers and medical professionals.
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China’s pork production will change the world market
Pork is China’s No. 1 consumed meat, and like the country’s population, the hunger for it is growing. If current trends in China's pork production and industrialization continue, corn imports could reach 20 million tons annually within just five short years, according to a Rabobank report.
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Webinar to examine future of livestock research
The American Society of Animal Science (ASAS) will present ‘Innovate 2012’ to explore how animal scientists will obtain research funding and support to address challenges facing the livestock industry in continuing to feed the world.
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‘Passion for Pigs’ seminar slated for two Iowa locations
Keynote presentations will feature Dr. Mike Brumm, ”Impact of heavier market weights on facility & equipment needs” and Dr. Dennis DiPietre, “Critical mistakes you must avoid during times of extreme profit challenge."
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AMSA to host Pork 101 Oct. 15
As a hands-on course, Pork 101 is designed to give attendees the opportunity to participate in the selection, evaluation and fabrication of pork carcasses. They also will prepare and sample products from pork carcasses, including pumped loins, bacon, hams and sausage.
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