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Channel lets Consumers Look Inside the Farm

05/08/2012 8:00:00 AM
A couple of years ago, Judy Bode, a Cortland, Minn., pork producer, shot a video that provided a glimpse of her family’s farm — something she thinks more farmers should do. ... Full story.

Pork Featured at Heart-health Gala

05/03/2012 8:00:00 AM
Pork tenderloin was served up in style at the Woman’s Day Red Dress Awards, which honors individuals who have made significant contributions in the fight against heart disease, particularly related to women’s health. ... Full story.

Top Genetics on Display

05/03/2012 8:00:00 AM
During World Pork Expo, attendees will see one of the top youth swine shows — the WPX Junior National. Located in the swine barn of the Iowa State Fairgrounds, exhibitors from across the country will show crossbred barrows on Wednesday, June 6, and purebred gilts on Thursday, June 7. ... Full story.

WPX is Back, June 6-8

05/03/2012 8:00:00 AM
Seeing the pork industry’s newest technologies, participating in business seminars and showing outstanding breeding stock are just a few of the reasons nearly 20,000 people will attend the 2012 World Pork Expo. ... Full story.

Pork Academy Offers Business Insights and Information

05/03/2012 8:00:00 AM
World Pork Expo is a busy time, but it’s always wise to schedule some time to attend one or several of the informational seminars presented at the Pork Academy. ... Full story.

Visit NPB at WPX for Food, Fun and Information

05/03/2012 8:00:00 AM
There’s always plenty of hospitality at the National Pork Board’s hospitality tent at World Pork Expo, but this year there’s so much more. ... Full story.

High-caliber Entertainment at MusicFest

05/03/2012 8:00:00 AM
Once again, MusicFest will be the social highlight of World Pork Expo. From 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, June 7, WPX attendees can enjoy free roasted pork and refreshments while watching performances by live bands. ... Full story.

Whey Co-products Offer Value for Weaned Pigs

05/03/2012 8:00:00 AM
“We wanted to determine the energy concentration and digestibility of phosphorus in whey powder, conventional whey permeate and in low-ash whey permeate because these values had not been determined,” says Hans Stein, University of Illinois swine nutritionist. ... Full story.

Ventilation Publication Focuses on Energy Savings

05/03/2012 8:00:00 AM
Ventilation is by far the largest source of heating energy loss in swine facilities. While it is essential to provide proper minimum ventilation, it’s also important to avoid expelling excess energy from the building. ... Full story.

Considering Online PQA Plus Certification

04/04/2012 10:00:00 AM
Producer delegates at the National Pork Industry Forum requested that the National Pork Board consider developing and implementing an online option for attaining PQA Plus program certification. ... Full story.

Extended Parities Improve Herd Productivity

04/04/2012 10:00:00 AM
Even the best genetic solutions are enhanced by improving the breeding herd, according to PIC geneticists. While pigs weaned per sow per year has been the primary efficiency measure on sow farms, there’s additional value to be captured by examining productivity on the lifetime basis of the sow. ... Full story.

Make Plans Early for WPX

04/04/2012 10:00:00 AM
The 2012 World Pork Expo may still be a couple of months away, but it’s not too early to make plans to attend this leading pork industry event. ... Full story.
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