PigSki2008

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...

SwineCast 0281 Show Notes:

• Paul Jeske at Pigski reports his experience with the new upper midwest strain of PRRS his practice is investigating
• Iowa Select's Joe Kerns shares important pricing knowledge and the possibility of another marketing opportunity
• Iowa State's fuels and feeding info
• Exploring feedstock alternatives in Canada
• Manager's minute with Sarah Fogelman...