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SwineCast 0513 Show Notes:

• Researchers at the University of Georgia looking at ways to use utilize biofuel byproducts discover a process to limit ammonia volitilization by feeding 'char' to poultry.  Would it work for all monogastrics?

SwineCast 0508 Show Notes:

• Dr. Bob Morrison and the Morrison Group break down the presentations and information from the International PRRS Conference and the attendent Boehringer-Ingelheim PRRS symposium in Chicago in this most recent 'At The Meeting' episode.

SwineCast 0507 Show Notes:

• Canadian correspondant Bruce Cochrane of Farmscape.ca files this interesting conversation about using glycerol to increase the methane production of swine manure in anaerobic digestion.

Producer interest in technology and risk management was high at the Minnesota Pork Congress. While exhibitors felt the turnout was down slightly, general attitudes were positive following months of unprofitability. Steve Meyer noted profitable hedging opportunities are now available and suggested growers lock in those positive margins when they’re available.

Many thanks to the John Morrell company and United FCS for sponsoring SwineCast coverage of the MN Pork Congress. Those excellent presentations will be coming online in the next week to extend the value of the information provided.