SwineCast 0685 Show Notes:
- Farmscape's Bruce Cochrane shares this conversation with the Prairie Swine Centre's Ken Engle, as they look at efforts to get research into production and presentations planned for the upcoming Banff Swine Seminar.
SwineCast 0684 Show Notes:
- Ian Davis, retired Senior Partner at McKinsey & Company, recently shared his top five leadership traits with Stanford's Graduate School of Business students. Ian has consulted with major international management leaders, seeing very good... and some not very good management teams. This half hour program is a great thought provoker for your management team and might be a good point of initiation for the 'up and comers' that are ready for advancement. Best wishes in the New Year!
- Link to Ian Davis program oveview and bio
- Link to YouTube presentation
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.
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.
SwineCast 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.
SwineCast 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.
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.
