Codex moves ahead with ractopamine standards
At the Codex meeting, taking place this week iin Rome, participating member countries expressed their views on the safety of ractopamine. On Thursday, the member countries voted in favor of the adoption of standards for Maximum Residue Levels for ractopamine. According to NCBA Chief Veterinarian Kathy Simmons, this is a victory for U.S. cattlemen and women.
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United States hog inventory up 1 percent
In the quarterly Hogs & Pigs Report, USDA indicates that the U.S. inventory of all hogs and pigs on June 1, 2012 was 65.8 million head. That's up 1 percent from June 1, 2011, and up 1 percent from March 1, 2012.
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Minnesota Nutrition Conference, Sept. 18-19
The 73rd Minnesota Nutrition Conference will provide a forum for feed industry professionals to update their knowledge of beef, dairy, poultry, swine and equine nutrition. Speakers will share the latest concepts in livestock feeding.
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Economist expects producer losses for rest of 2012
Near record-high feed prices and higher hog slaughter levels have nearly eliminated the profit opportunity for pork producers for rest of 2012, according to Chris Hurt, Purdue University agricultural economist. "The spring rally in hog prices just did not show up."
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Antibiotic residues in DDGS pose little risk
Bacterial contamination during the fermentation step of ethanol production can be a challenge and can reduce the yield by 1 percent to 5 percent, according to research estimates. Antibiotics are used to manage the problem, but are there other concerns?
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New program sets course for 30 PSY
Land O’Lakes Purina Feed, LLC has rolled out a new industry initiative – the “Feeding for 30 Program,” as part of its ongoing commitment to animal nutrition. The program builds on the industry goal of achieving 30 pigs per sow per year (PSY).
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Hog price decline due to several reasons
One reason for the recent hog price decline, the number of pigs per litter has risen each quarter since 2003. Another reason, USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) predicts that 2012 world pork production will increase by 2.7 percent over 2011 levels.
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Hog futures sag amid low cash, cutout prices
Sagging hog prices are creating a lot of questions as to just why it's happening during a typically bullish season that usually supports the sector. Hog futures are struggling because of developments in the cash market, says Rich Pottorff, Doane chief economist..
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Osborne Industries to unveil ‘Single Source Swine Solutions’
Services include farm design, building construction, one-of-a-kind training and support, and management and professional services for the industry worldwide.
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Hog prices decline on weak domestic pork demand
As consumers anticipate grilling season and as hog supplies decline seasonally, hog and pork prices typically increase during this part of the year. However, 2012 has proved an exception, thus far anyway.
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HerdStar to demo new software at WPX
Thie new software links producers to the feedmills, growers, and packers. One new feature allows users to query, sort and view data effortlessly to find competitive advantages.
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- Corn and soybean prices continue to retrace 2012 drought rally
- Swine virus confirmed in Iowa, Indiana hog herds
- USDA says has detected virus in Iowa hog population
- Premium Standard Farms Founder Dies Unexpectedly
- Commentary: GMOs: How do I hate thee?
- Weather report: Rain spreads across the Corn Belt
