SwineCast

SwineCast 0196 Show Notes:

• 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"

SwineCast 0195 Show Notes:

• 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)

SwineCast 0194b Show Notes:

• 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.

SwineCast 0194a Show Notes:

• Special Edition - Beck Ag Educational Telepanel on Maximizing Feed Efficiency.
  

SwineCast 0193 Show Notes:

• World of contrasts - cloning to produce insulin but not for food
• Corn/Soy production costs up significantly
• Global warming and carbon sequestration - money in your pocket?
• Quality System Verification Program overview
• Canadian Quality Assurance
• Link to Pork Management Conference Brochur

SwineCast 0192

• 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.

SwineCast 0191

• Somark co-founder Mark Pydynowski on his company's new RFID ink for livestock
• Dan Murphy with www.meatingplace.com on animal welfare
• Wes Jamison from the University of Florida on working with people from different cultures

SwineCast 0191a

• Special episode with author Mark Thompson of "Success Built To Last".

SwineCast 0190

• FastCompany.com article on 8 skills of people who perform.
• Impact of birthweight on grower performance
• Immigration update with John Wargowski. I-9 Form information. IMAGE information.
• Pork Management Conference Brochure
• Changes in the Canadian Swine Industry with Dr.

SwineCast 0189

• Has anyone told Mother Nature about ethanol?
• Availability of DDGs with Dr. Gerald Shurson - Univ of MN
• Overview of Friday's planting intentions report
• Dr. Jim Lowe from Maschoffs discusses litter size, genetics and management with Bruce Cochrane