From the 2018 Pork Industry Forum, MN producer Lori Stevermer offers the Legislative Education Action Development Resource Committee (LEADR) Report. LEADR is the leadership development program of the National Pork Producers Council.
2018 Aptimmune Pre-AASV Scientific Symposium From the 2018 Aptimmune Pre-AASV Scientific Symposium, presentations on Mucosal Immunity and the BARRICADE℠ product. Held March 2, 2018, San Diego, CA, USA.
Video Monitoring and Web-Based Learning Mr. Earl Dodson, K·Coe Isom, covers several technologies to help address animal welfare and worker safety in farm operations. Video monitoring and web-based learning are important to help improve the education of staff and to help farms be compliant with their customers' need to see what is happening on farm [video].
One of several fine presentations from the 2018 Iowa Pork Congress, Dr. Eric Berg describes a study using swine to test human diet patterns and the upcoming re-write of U.S. dietary guidelines.
Why Social Media Matters Mr. Josh Flint, Associate Director of Communications, Talent Acquisition, and Retention, The Maschhoffs, shares thoughts on what the public perceives about agriculture. Josh states that agriculture is at a defining moment and right now that moment is being defined by others outside of agriculture. With that opening, Josh shares how social media tools are easy to use and provides details on the resources any operation can pick up and run with it [video].
Why Social Media Matters and How to Make it Count for Your Farm - Mr. Josh Flint, Associate Director of Communications, Talent Acquisition, and Retention, The Maschhoffs, from the 2018 Missouri Pork Expo, February 6-7, 2018, Columbia, MO, USA.
New Technologies for Pork Producers - Video Monitoring and Web-Based Learning - Mr. Earl Dodson, K·Coe Isom, from the 2018 Missouri Pork Expo, February 6-7, 2018, Columbia, MO, USA.
Electronic Filing of Manure Management Plans Mr. Jeff Prier, Iowa Department of Natural Resources, share details on the electronic filing of manure management plans (eMMPs) in Iowa. Mr. Prier walks through the current system's functionality and outlines what additions will occur in the future [video].
Pit pumping ventilation safety Dr. Brett Ramirez, College of Engineering, Iowa State University, walks through the issues of poor ventilation during manure pit pumping. There are dangerous gases generated from manure pits, which can cause serious health issues if not planned for during manure pit maintenance. Dr. Ramirez outlines safety procedures to be implemented when handling manure pits. Key message: the procedures will changed depending on the weather [video].
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