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SwineCast 0683, Iowa State Genetics Research Yields Interesting Results In Efficiency And Health SwineCast 0683 Show Notes:
Racehorses and workhorses... two different animals. But research at Iowa State is uncovering surprising additional benefits in the animals selected for most efficient use of calories. Dr. Jack Dekkers at the 2011 International Conference On Feed Efficiency In Swine.
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SwineCast 0682, How Does PRRS Affect Overall Feed Efficiency?SwineCast 0682 Show Notes:
Animal health is a key factor in maximizing feed efficiency at the farm level. Dr. Steve Dritz shares his thoughts at the 2011 International Conference on Feed Efficiency in Swine.
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SwineCast 0681, Big Players Believe Sustainability Is In Their CourtSwineCast 0681 Show Notes:
Dennis Treacy, Executive Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer at Smithfield Foods, sees better consumer
connections and corporate citizenship as keys to profitability.
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SwineCast 0680, Conversations On The Weather... InsuranceSwineCast 0680 Show Notes:
Severe weather can affect more than plans. The Climate Corporation provides
insurance against weather. Based on conditions in and around the
growing season, this risk management tool provides coverage against the
biggest unknown in our industry.Â
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SwineCast 0679, How Significant Is The 2011 Drought To 2012 Feed Supplies?SwineCast 0679 Show Notes:
Great turnout at the Midwest Pork Conference near Indianapolis. Dr. Steve Meyers also had a full room as he considered the big picture and potential risks for producers.
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SwineCast 0678, Farmland Prices Have Good Support At This Level - Room For More?SwineCast 0678 Show Notes:
A recent conversation with Terry Feldheim of the Farm Credit Service of America highlights the support underpinning land prices at these levels. Â
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SwineCast 0677 - Is Washington Concerned About Feed Availability?SwineCast 0677 Show Notes:
Producer and National Pork Producers Council Board Member Randy Spronk discusses efforts to get Washington's attention on the feed availability issue. Â
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SwineCast 0676, Food Prices Climbing - Willl We Pay The Price In Farm Bill Discussions?SwineCast 0676 Show Notes:
Are higher food prices affecting consumers? And what does it mean for U.S.
agriculture and agricultural policy? Let's ask American Farm Bureau
Federation chief economist Bob Young.Â
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SwineCast 0675, How Can We Communicate The Importance Of Our Technology To Today's Consumer?SwineCast 0675 Show Notes:
Dr. Marty Strauss was a speaker and panelist at the recent Food Systems Summit where discussion focused on creatively communicating what today's agriculture provides; food safety, low cost, convenience, etc. I asked Dr Strauss how to better bridge that gap when today's consumer doesn't really understand what they're getting and why.
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SwineCast 0674, Better Outlook For Feedgrains From Industry Analyst Joe KernsSwineCast 0674 Show Notes:
Speaking at the recent Kansas State Swine Day, Analyst Joe Kerns with the International Agribusiness Group had some soothing words for producers dealing with volatile feed costs. He speaks with AgToday's Eric Atkinson.
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SwineCast 0673, Food Marketing Institute Shares Consumer InsightSwineCast 0673 Show Notes:
Senior VP for communications at the Food Marketing Institute,
Susan Bora discussed efforts underway at the Food Marketing Institute
to better communications from retailer to consumers. She shares her
thoughts on transparency and foreknowledge of issues which might impact
perception at the recent Food Systems Summit.Â
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SwineCast 0672, How Will Korean Free Trade Agreement Impact U.S. Pork Markets?SwineCast 0672 Show Notes:
Three big wins under the National Pork Producers Council belt with recent movement on major Free Trade Agreements... But wait, there's more! Â Â Vice President and Council for International Affairs, Nick Giordano says the addition of Japan to the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) negotiations should mean more good new for U.S. producers.
Overview of the Trans-Pacific Partnership
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SwineCast 0671, Feed Efficiency - Is Net Energy A Better Feed Ration Evaluation?SwineCast 0671 Show Notes:
From the International Conference on Feed Efficiency in Swine, Iowa State's Dr. John Patience shares top considerations from his presentation on energy in the swine ration and best methods of measuring cost of energy.
Website for the American Society of Animal Science and more info on the full presentations.
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SwineCast 0670, Industry Stakeholders Discuss Maintaining Access To Animal AntibioticsSwineCast 0670 Show Notes:
A wide range of stakeholders in the use of antibiotics in food
animals came together under the leadership of the National Institute for
Animal Agriculture to discuss issues and concerns. A panel including
representatives from poultry, beef, dairy and swine logged in to share
thoughts and answer questions in this Q&A audio.
Link to all presentations from NIAA's Antibiotic Use In Food Animals: A dialogue for a common purpose
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SwineCast 0668, Understanding How China Thinks Could Be Key To Our FutureSwineCast 0668 Show Notes:
A recent special series by the Wall Street Journal looks at America's
potential and how international trading relationshipo will impact our
future. Today's podcast features John and Gloria Naisbitt from the "America, A Porfolio of Ideas" series. Link to the features is available here.Â
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SwineCast 0667, Will Lowering The Renewable Fuel Standard Impact Feed Availability?SwineCast 0667 Show Notes:
President-Elect of the National Pork Producers Council, Carolina producer R.C. Hunt, joins us to discuss legislation which allows for variation in the Renewable Fuel Standard based on the U.S. corn supply.
Overview of the Legislation
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SwineCast 0666, At The Meeting Goes Deep On Swine InfluenzaSwineCast 0666 Show Notes:
At The Meeting's Dr. Bob Morrison connects on recent conference presentations from the Emerging and Re-Emerging Diseases of Swine
in Barcelona, Spain.
Carl Grontvedt, DVM, Norwegian School of Veterinary Science; Oslo, Norway presentation pdf
Amy Vincent, Veterinary Medical Officer, USDA-ARS, Ames, IA first presentation pdf
Amy Vincent, Veterinary Medical Officer, USDA-ARS, Ames, IA second presentation pdf
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SwineCast 0665, Walking The Leman Conference With Dr. Tara DonovanSwineCast 0665 Show Notes:
Following last month's Leman Conference, Dr. Tara Donovan of The Hanor Company joined me to review the program and highlight the presentations she found of greatest interest.
Leman Conference Presentations Page
Link to The International Conference on Feed Efficiency in Swine
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SwineCast 0664, Join Me In Chicago To Connect With Consumer ConcernsSwineCast 0664 Show Notes:
CFI's Charlie Arnot overviews the Food System Summit program October 25-26 in Chicago.
Information on National Institute For Animal Agriculture's Antibiotic Use In Food Animals Conference October 26-27 in Chicago.
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SwineCast 0663, Tannings May Tame Manure's Toxic Bateria-based EmissionsSwineCast 0663 Show Notes:
At the Leman conference, a report by USDA Agricultural Research Service microbiologist Terry Whitehead using tannins to cut back manure sourced emissions in swine systems. Postive results in both deep pit and lagoon so far. Â
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SwineCast 0662, Dr. Gordon Spronk Popular Recipient Of UMN/Pfizer's Leman Science In Practice AwardSwineCast 0662 Show Notes:
Dr. Gordon Spronk received the Allen D. Leman 'Science In Pratice' award at the recent Leman Conference in St. Paul. The presentation by Pfizer's Dr. Steve Sornsen included a roll call of the new 'Ten Under Forty' Swine Vet Award program recipients.
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SwineCast 0661, Are Your Top Ten Life Lessons In Order? SwineCast 0661 Show Notes:
Stepping outside of the ag arena to hear Robert Joss, Professor of Finance, Dean Emeritus of the Stanford Graduate School of Business, shares his Top 10 Life Lessons with a group about to graduate. These thoughts are applicable regardless of your position on the journey. Feel free the share the link.
Link to full video with Robert J. Joss.
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SwineCast 0660, Is Canada Increasing Lead In Animal Traceability?SwineCast 0660 Show Notes:
While the U.S. livestock traceability effort struggles to connect the dots, Jeff Clark, manager of PigTrace Canada, tells Bruce Cochrane the traceabililty program north of the border hopes to garner international market share while providing additional animal health benefits.
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SwineCast 0659, How Will The World Economy Affect Feed Prices And Exports?SwineCast 0659 Show Notes:
Purdue's Chris Hurt walks us through his reasoning for moderating feed prices and how the world economic chaos could impact our export markets.
Chris Hurt video presentation from Boehringer Ingeheim's Carolina Health Conference.
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SwineCast 0658, Seeking Alternatives For Big Heat And Ventilation BillsSwineCast 0658 Show Notes:
Dr. Bernado Predicala of Prairie Swine Center discusses work he's doing on finding ways to cut heating and ventilation costs through alternative energy sources. He talks with Bruce Cochrane of Farmscape.ca.
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SwineCast 0657, Mycoplasma Diagnostics Improving But Have Room For DevelopmentSwineCast 0657 Show Notes:
Conversation with Iowa State's Dr. Erin Strait on what we should expect from Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae (M. hyo.) diagnostics today and what the future may hold.
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SwineCast 0656, Viral Research Facility Now OnlineSwineCast 0656 Show Notes:
How does research translate into field knowledge? Boehringer Ingelheim's new Sioux Center facility provides benchmarking support for research community.
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SwineCast 0655, Boehringer Ingelheim Opens New Viral Research FacilitySwineCast 0655 Show Notes:
 Boehringer Ingelheim's vice president of Research and Development, Dr. Ed Robb, overviews the impact of the new Sioux Center, Iowa facility on their ongoing research efforts world-wide.
Link to video tour
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SwineCast 0654, How Should Our Industry Reach Out To Consumers? Ask Temple GrandinSwineCast 0654 Show Notes:
Dr. Temple Grandin from Colorado State University shares her perspective on animal handling and how the industry needs to improve the way consumers view us. From the 2011 Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica Carolina Swine Health Seminar.
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SwineCast 0653, What Is The Future For Feedgrains?SwineCast 0653 Show Notes:
While ethanol production has turned corn stocks into fuel, the growth curve should begin to flatten in coming years according to Purdue Ag Economist Chris Hurt. He spoke to producers at the 2011 Boehringer-Ingelheim Carolina Swine Health Seminar.
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SwineCast 0652, What's On The Schedule At Carthage Swine Vet Seminar?SwineCast 0652 Show Notes:
A conversation with Dr. Aaron Lower of Carthage Vet Service overviewing the August 30th CVS Swine Seminar in Macomb, IL. Click here for more information.
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SwineCast 0651, Mining Your Employee Management PotentialSwineCast 0651 Show Notes:
Consultant Orlando Gil discusses his recent post, "Acres of Diamonds", available on the Headliners tab, and updates the industry on opportunities to supplement your management team via the Latino workforce.
Link to LatinosInAgriculture.org website.
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SwineCast 0650, Bankers Perspective On Agriculture's Macro Economic ConditionSwineCast 0650 Show Notes:
Two leaders from the Farm Credit System connect with Truffle Media's John Blue at a recent conference to discuss major topics of concern in today's agricultural arena. Do we feed or export grain? Turn it into ethanol? And when will the Washington debate turn to the Farm Bill? Joining John is Terry Barr, Knowledge Exchange Group of the CoBank and Ross Anderson, Chief Credit Officer with AgriBank.
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SwineCast 0649, Seeking Genetic Tolerance To PRRSvSwineCast 0649 Show Notes:
Newsham Choice Genetics is working to identify genes which control tolerance to PRRSv and possibly other health issues. We talked with VP of Research and Development Archie Clutter to see how and when their research might come to fruition.
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SwineCast 0647, PRRS Elimination Project Underway At Pipestone On At The MeetingSwineCast 0647 Show Notes:
Dr. Bob Morrison assembles The Morrison Group for a look at Pipestone's PRRS control program and where it's headed. Â
Ingelvac ATP in finishing pigs.pdf
Spronk IPVS2010 nursery PRRS vaccination.pdf
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SwineCast 0646, What's The Correct Cooking Temperature For Pork?SwineCast 0646 Show Notes:
National Pork Board president Chris Novak reviews the positive reception to new cooking temperatures and 'Pork. Be Inspired.' campaign and introduces new Pork Board president Everett Forkner at World Pork Expo.
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SwineCast 0645, How To Determine Your Operations Carbon FootprintSwineCast 0645 Show Notes:
National Pork Board unveiled its new "Pork Carbon Footprint Calculator" at World Pork Expo. Producers say it's also a good 'What If' tool for energy use in your operation.
Pork Carbon Footprint Calculator Order Page
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SwineCast 0644, Economic Outlook Cloudy With A Chance Of RainSwineCast 0644 Show Notes:
Dr. Steve Meyers of Paragon Economics shares his industry outlook with the media pool at World Pork Expo. He notes a wide variation in producer profitability based on use of good risk management practices.
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SwineCast 0643, What's Next For Korean Free Trade Agreement?SwineCast 0643 Show Notes:
Korea's Ambassador to the U.S. travels to Des Moines to meet with U.S. pork producers. Comments from his presentation at World Pork Expo today with a reminder of the importance of talking with your representatives to keep the FTA's moving forward.
Link to NPPC's Strategic Investment Program (SIP) information.
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SwineCast 0642, Yep! Congressional Budget Action Can Stop The GIPSA Freight TrainSwineCast 0642 Show Notes:
Quick answer to a short question. U.S. House voted to deny funding for the GIPSA portion of the USDA annual budget, effectively closing the door on implementation. Both the National Pork Producers Council and the National Cattlemens Beef Association expressed support for the legislative action.
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SwineCast 0641, Can Anything Stop The GIPSA Freight Train?SwineCast 0641 Show Notes:
Vice President for Domestic Policy Issues for the National Pork Producers Council, Audrey Adamson joins us to review current status of GIPSA (Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration) regulations and how the industry perceives USDA's lacking response to concerns voiced by many livestock producers.
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SwineCast 0640, Moving Towards Pricing Transparency In Hog MarketsSwineCast 0640 Show Notes:
Producer and National Pork Producers Association Board Member, Indiana's Mark Legan, discusses efforts to ensure accurate price discovery and reporting in light of changing delivery trends.
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SwineCast 0639, What Are 2011 Feed Availability Issues?SwineCast 0639 Show Notes:
National Pork Producers Association VP of Public Policy, Audrey Adamson, discusses NPPC's work in Washington to consider options and solutions for feed availability issues likely to arise this fall.
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SwineCast 0638, Why Does WTO Think COOL Is Four Letter Word?SwineCast 0638 Show Notes:
The World Trade Organization recently found the U.S. Country Of Origin Labeling law to not be fulfilling the stated objectives and impeding access to U.S. markets by our trading partners. With two perspectives of the issue today, we hear from Kansas State Extension Livestock Economist Glynn Tonsor and Canadian economist Kevin Grier.
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SwineCast 0637, Easy Tool Helps Improve Air Quality And Animal EnvironmentSwineCast 0637 Show Notes:
Discussing an online tool intended to help you evaluate your livestock system for potential air quality improvement. No data is collected nor is the operation identified. This is just for you to know and consider. Iowa State Extension Agronomist Angela Reick-Hinz joins us to overview the program called NAQSAT - National Air Quality Site Assessment Tool.
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SwineCast 0636, Masters Program In Pork Production... Sort Of?SwineCast 0636 Show Notes:
How can producers network and extend management capabilities in this changing industry environment? The University of Illinois School of Vet Medicine has openings for the first "Executive Pork Producers Program" certificate program with classes getting underway November of 2011. Think of it as a 'mini-Masters' says facilitator Dr. Jim Lowe.Â
Here's where you go for more info and/or signup.
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SwineCast 0635, What Does Your Congressman Know About Your Operation?SwineCast 0635 Show Notes:
Congressional testimony opportunities push new perspectives past the Washington Beltway. NPPC president Doug Wolf recently offered a 'state of the industry' overview to the House Committee on Agriculture Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry. I caught up with Doug as he was spraying corn on his Wisconsin farm.Â
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SwineCast 0634, Who Is Driving Consumer Education Efforts?SwineCast 0634 Show Notes:
Consumer education efforts are central to your ability to continue business for the long haul. Why we do what we do when we do it, Aaron Putze, Director External Relations, Iowa Soybean Association, joins the conversation with these selected comments from his presentation at the recent Animal Ag Alliance Stakeholders Summit.
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SwineCast 0633 - How Were Japanese Livestock Resources Affected By Earthquake-Tsunami?SwineCast 0633 Show Notes:
U.S. Meat Export Federation President Phil Seng just returned from an extended stay in Japan and discusses the areas impacted by the recent natural disasters and the resulting impact on Japan's consumers and imports of U.S. agricultural products.
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