Feed processing strategies can improve margins
Feed processing is an important on-farm management strategy to lower costs and improve feed efficiency. Producers can achieve improved feed efficiency of pigs by decreasing feed particle size and by pelleting feeds.
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Save on winter heating costs
With energy costs rising rapidly, time spent identifying where you can increase barn heating efficiency can pay off in reduced energy costs this winter.
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Watch for mycotoxins
As corn harvest winds down, farmers need to watch for potential molds and fungus in corn. Fields that were hit with late-summer hail could pose a particular risk. Also drought-stressed corn is susceptible to aflatoxin.
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Heat warning: Check on pigs and people
Even though most pork producers run operations where hogs are housed in buildings to protect them from the blazing sun, the excessive temperatures and humid conditions that have settled into the U.S. mid-section can still take a toll on pigs and people.
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Brumm Speaks Out: SEW prices and pig supply
This week I was with 2 different clients who were in the weaned pig market. Both were looking to sell excess pigs from sow units in which they are invested. Both reported the best bid they could get from several brokers was $32/pig. Several reasons were given from the sharp drop in the spot price for weaned pigs in the past 2 months.
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Give Weaned Pigs a Head Start
As young pigs transition from sow to the nursery, they are at a vulnerable stage, and a healthy head start can prevent problems down the road. Providing a robust start for your weaned pigs can greatly increase the chances of maintaining improved growth rates throughout their growth cycle.
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Mystery Syndrome Targets Weaned Pigs
Getting weaned pigs on feed and growing efficiently is a top priority. But obstacles such as disease, inexperienced crews, the animal’s feed acceptance, facilities and feeders often present challenges in this critical growth stage.
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New soybean meal replaces fish meal in weanling pig diets
Two new sources of soybean meal are capturing attention throughout the country. University of Illinois research indicates that fermented soybean meal and enzyme-treated soybean meal may replace fish meal in weanling pig diets.
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Eastern Cornbelt Direct Feeder Pig Weekly Summary
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Springfield, IL Fri Jan 21, 2011 USDA-Illinois Dept Ag Market News
Eastern Cornbelt Direct Feeder Pig Weekly Summary: Week ending Jan 21
Summary
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U.S. Direct Feeder Pig Summary
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Des Moines, IA Fri Jan 21,2011 USDA-Iowa Dept of Ag Market News
National Direct Delivered Feeder Pig Report: Week Ending Jan 21
Weekly Summary of prices
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- Workshop to discuss nutrient application, management, stewardship
- Help for flood affected farmers
- USDA says has detected virus in Iowa hog population
- Oil rallies for third day, shrugging off firm dollar
- Ag markets diverged significantly Friday afternoon
- Hog Outlook: Retail prices up 2.4 percent over the last 2 years
- McDonald’s replaces Angus burgers with new burgers, more bacon
- Insects. They’re what’s for dinner!
- Tyson selects panel to monitor animal welfare program
- NPPC: America’s hog farmers urge Christie to veto bill
- World food supply depends on character, virtuous leadership
- Pot Pigs: Marijuana and vodka fed to hogs
