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.
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.
Speaking at the recent Kansas State Swine Day, Analyst Joe Kerns with the International Agribusiness Group had some soothing words for producers dealing with volatile feed costs. He speaks with AgToday's Eric Atkinson.
While ethanol production has turned corn stocks into fuel, the growth curve should begin to flatten in coming years according to Purdue Ag Economist Chris Hurt. He spoke to producers at the 2011 Boehringer-Ingelheim Carolina Swine Health Seminar.
Dr. Steve Meyers of Paragon Economics shares his industry outlook with the media pool at World Pork Expo. He notes a wide variation in producer profitability based on use of good risk management practices.
Dr. Hans Stein at the University of Illinois recently brought the resources he and others have developed into one online location - http://nutrition.ansci.illinois.edu
Informa Economics VP Dave Ryman hooks up with Bruce Cochrane for a good discussion of current economic issues across North America and his view of the timing for the eventual industry turning point.
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