SwineCast

SwineCast 0199 for May 11 2007

FastCompany.com - Every Leader Tells A Story
Jim Long logs in from Manitoba
Ethanol impact on livestock producers with Steve Meyer from Paragon Economics
Charlie Arnot shares his research on why consumers have changed... and how we need to change to deal with them

Veterinary Toxicology's role in Animal Agriculture with Dr. Birgit Puschner of U.C. Davis.
Planting progress slow this year
Farm Bill debate continues to move ahead with new elements on the table
Economist Barry Flinchbaugh airs what he'd like to see included
Phosphorus run-off the main concern in Manitoba
"Those who understand don't manage... and those who manage, don't understand"

Update on swine feed contamination and damage containment. Link to teleconference transcription.
Canada's work on developing traceability system.
Ivy Natural Solutions working to provide product to natural production systems.
Chromium affect on sow productivity
Managing your corporate communications (not what you think)

Special episode featuring Secretary of Agriculture Mike Johanns Press Conference on Farm Bill Legislation, including comments on conservation reserve and security programs, wetlands programs and lower interest rates for new and minority farmers on farm loans.

Tyson hooks up with Conoco to produce ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel from animal waste. More such partnerships out there according to David Kaluzny with the National Renderer's Association.
Bruce Cochrane talks with animal handling expert Temple Grandin.
HSUS says Cargill 'phasing out' gestation crates. Cargill disagrees .
CEO of Validus discusses growth of on-farm assessments.
"Building A Civilized Workplace" author Robert Sutton. Link to "Jerk" test. Link to book.