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Is There an Up for Pork Economics?

Show Me the Money: Economic OutlookShow Me the Money! The fiscal year 2012 rode the roller coaster as a tremendous planting season was overshadowed by drought through the summer months. Producers saw profits dwindle away as corn and soybean meal prices skyrocketed and hog prices hovered with discussions of plentiful pork supply. Dr. Meyer shares his insight of what 2013 may hold in store for pork industry economics.

2013 Iowa Pork Congress

2013 Iowa Pork Congress2013 Iowa Pork Congress January 23-24, Des Moines, IA, USA, provided an in depth look into the regulatory landscape encompassing FDA oversight of animal antibiotics (Dr. Jim McKean), plus offered updates on policies at the federal level (Dallas Hockman). Additionally, there was a special panel on Sow Housing Options that shares an overview of where the industry is today, in both research and production arenas.

Niche Markets Feed Management

Feed Management and Records for Niche MarketsAre Berkshires Really Different? Dr. Matt Swantek & David Stender share their results from a Berkshire feeding study. They offer some feeding recommendations and share some of the future directions of Berkshire feeding research. The purpose of this program is to encourage producers to be proactive in providing the best possible care for their animals and show commitment to the ethical principles of pork production as outlined in the We Care responsible pork initiative.

Dr. Matt Swantek & David Stender - Feed Management and Records for Niche Markets


Feed Management and Records for Niche Markets - Dr. Matt Swantek & David Stender, both Iowa State University Extension Swine Specialists, from the 2013 Iowa Pork Congress, January 23-24, Des Moines, IA, USA.

Discussion Panel - Evaluating Sow Housing Decisions


Evaluating Sow Housing Decisions - Discussion Panel, from the 2013 Iowa Pork Congress, January 23-24, Des Moines, IA, USA.

Dr. Jason Ross - Strategies to Improve Swine Reproduction


Strategies to Improve Swine Reproduction - Dr. Jason Ross, Iowa State University, from the 2013 Iowa Pork Congress, January 23-24, Des Moines, IA, USA.

Swine Reproduction, Improving How?

Strategies to Improve Swine ReproductionStrategies to Improve Swine Reproduction Dr. Ross discussed emerging and proven technologies within swine reproduction and shared how this technology may benefit your farm moving forward.

Dr. Steve Hoff - Progress on Pit Foam


Progress on Pit Foam - Dr. Steve Hoff, Iowa State University, from the 2013 Iowa Pork Congress, January 23-24, Des Moines, IA, USA.

Dr. Billy Flowers - Lauren Christian Endowed Lecture on Swine Reproduction - Sow Longevity


The Lauren Christian Endowed Lecture on Swine Reproduction - Sow Longevity - Dr. Billy Flowers, North Carolina State University, from the 2013 Iowa Pork Congress, January 23-24, Des Moines, IA, USA.

Dr. Charles Clanton - Progress on Pit Foam


Progress on Pit Foam - Dr. Charles Clanton, from the 2013 Iowa Pork Congress, January 23-24, Des Moines, IA, USA.

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