workplace

SwineCast 0203 Show Notes:

• Manage manure for maximum value with Bob Koehler
• Vet shortage will shortly become crisis
• What this student says we need to do

SwineCast 0192

• Tyson hooks up with Conoco to produce ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel from animal waste. More such partnerships out there according to David Kaluzny with the National Renderer's Association.
• Bruce Cochrane talks with animal handling expert Temple Grandin.
• HSUS says Cargill 'phasing out' gestation crates. Cargill disagrees.
• CEO of Validus discusses growth of on-farm assessments.
• "Building A Civilized Workplace" author Robert Sutton. Link to "Jerk" test. Link to book.

SwineCast 0191

• Somark co-founder Mark Pydynowski on his company's new RFID ink for livestock
• Dan Murphy with www.meatingplace.com on animal welfare
• Wes Jamison from the University of Florida on working with people from different cultures

SwineCast 0190

• FastCompany.com article on 8 skills of people who perform.
• Impact of birthweight on grower performance
• Immigration update with John Wargowski. I-9 Form information. IMAGE information.
• Pork Management Conference Brochure
• Changes in the Canadian Swine Industry with Dr.

SwineCast 0188

• Ron Wesley - ARS Human Antibodies Supplement Maternal Antibodies
• Michael Gomes with Top Con and his company's new land management tool
• Sara Fogleman with Kansas State on how to keep employees happy

SwineCast 0181

• Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi vows support for disaster payments at National Farmers Union convention in Orlando.
  Link to full audio here.
• Be sure to include Work/Life balance in your recruitment efforts along with rural lifestyle issues.
• Water quality issues inside your operation.

SwineCast 0173

• Great article from FastCompany.com on Great Business Leaders.
• Mycotoxins in DDGs. Full impact yet to be determined.
• Update on Cellulosic Ethanol production. How long until it comes online and what are the hurdles?
• Genetic variability an issue when product similarity and size the goal.
• Study on economic impact of proposed phosphorus limits in Manitoba.

SwineCast 0170a

• Dr. Moira Gunn of Tech Nation talks with author Carol Dweck on learning styles and whether we embrace status quo or enjoy change based on our style.

SwineCast 0166

• USDA's Agricultural Research Service has announced initial results of a research project involving prion-free cattle, animals that were genetically modified to not produce the protein that has been linked to BSE
• Research into genetic link which determines litter size yielding important information and... they're looking for volunteers.
• Employee benefits and incentives discussion with Dr.