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SwineCast 0626, New BeckAgConnects.com Provides Online Space For Ag Conversations

Download mp3SwineCast 0626 Show Notes:
  • BeckAgConnects.com is a place where everybody knows your name.  Enter in to this online coffee shop conversations with the confidence of knowing anyone in the room has 'business being there'. 

Making the time to get it ALL done


Making the time to get it ALL done As grain farmers in the Midwest begin to wrap-up an unusually long harvest, it’s finally time to cross one more thing off the list, but not without adding a few new “to dos.”

With increasing pressure from activist groups such as the Humane Society of the United States, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, Farm Sanctuary and Greenpeace, farmers and many in agribusiness are realizing the importance of communicating to neighbors, civic leaders and those among the non-farm audience about what’s really going on behind those barn doors.

SwineCast 0286 for March 14 2008

SwineCast 0286 Show Notes:

  • "We estimate losses of $27 per head on average for 2008 for farrow-to-finish operations and those taking the market risk" - Chris Hurt
  • Ron Plain looks at feed price support elements
  • Belstra Milling's Jon Hoek explains why his organization bends over backwards to engage the local citizenry
  • Dr Dennis DiPietre stops by to look at impact of outside influencers on our markets... today we discuss stagflation and the importance of world markets
  • PCVAD update with Dr Lisa Tokach speaking at Pigski in Colorado

SwineCast 0248 for October 30 2007

SwineCast 0248 Show Notes:

  • Industry consultant Mike Brumm comments on the importance of building credibility in your community at every opportunity
  • Birds illustrated as an e. coli vector
  • Interstate meat shipment inspection changes floated as part of both House and Senate Farm Bill versions
  • Sows and cows - lessons learned from the dairy industry with Dr. John Deen - UMN
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