USDA

SwineCast 0298 Show Notes:

• NPPC requests USDA help on US industry crisis
• Money-saving steps from Mike Tokach to help to you hold on
• Sow herd nutrition research featuring grad student Ryan Samuel.  Looking at the amino acid and energy levels of your rations
• Immigration regs tweaked by the Department of Homeland Security and your responsibility

SwineCast 0282 Show Notes:

• At the Commodity Classic in Nashville... attendees upbeat but concerned about the future.  How long will the good times last?
• Ag Sec Shafer says USDA will deal with future 'Hallmark-like issues'
• Some research on trailer use... pots vs straights with Elanco's Dr Matt Ritter
• PSC's Dr Bernardo Predicala looks at possible energy savings in swine production systems