Latest posts

Contracts, Insurance, and Risk Management Oh my! - What can you do to protect yourself, your farm, and your pigs from disasters? Have you ever wondered what is written into your contracts or what type of insurance you need to protect yourself from an emergency like a foreign animal disease or a barn fire? Panelists talked about force majeure clauses, to insurance tips, to market options for emergencies [video].

Margin Outlook and Strategies to Consider Tim Hughes shared CIH strategies for managing margins [video].

Building Maintenance & Longevity Have you ever wondered how to prioritize upgrades and repairs to your barn to make it last another 50 years? What about the cost of upgrades to your facility? The panel of ag building companies shared tips for making your building continue to last, the cost of upgrades and what new technology is available [video].

Alternatives to Antibiotics This panel discussion shared general information, research, and experiences with alternatives to antibiotics for both production efficiencies and treatment replacement [video].

Manure + Cover Crops Research & Experience Dr. Dan Andersen shared the latest research on timing and type of manure application and then facilitate discussion with producers on their experiences with various manure application techniques and different cover crops [video].