World Pork Expo

SwineCast 0428, WPE - Conversation with Dr Steve Meyers

SwineCast 0428Show Notes:

  • Time with Steve Meyers as we look at the industry response to H1N1 and learnings in preparation for a future of immediate media worldwide
Economist Dr. Steve Meyers discusses recent events and their impact on our industry as well as factors we may need to implement, to return to operating in the black. Meyers examines current issues that are working against us, such as the misnaming of the H1N1 virus, increases in grain costs, declining export markets, and near record sow numbers. Immediate solutions lie in production decreases through culling sows and liquidating farms. Also conversed are the long-range keys to our success, which are currently unfolding, and the potential impact from a future, poor grain crop.

SwineCast 0427, WPE - Legislative Alert With Action Requested

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SwineCast 0426, WPE - Producer Retirement Program for Sow Herds Buzz On The Street

SwineCast 0426 Show Notes:

  • A unique buyout program is presented by independent pork producers Chuck Wirtz and Brad Freking. The Producer Retirement Program is entirely run by pork producers and is designed to reduce sow populations and industry losses.

    Swine producers will have the option of voluntarily buying into a co-op and bid a premium which is paid per each sow that is sold. Reductions may include all or a portion of a herd.

    Two of the caveats include prohibited use of sow reproduction facilities and a two-year moratorium on repopulation. For the full story, click here.

SwineCast 0419, Transportation Biosecurity - World Pork Expo Program

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SwineCast 0215 for July 6 2007

SwineCast 0215 Show Notes:

  • Family members die in Virginia manure pit
  • Dr. Mario Tenuta on Manitoba's switch to phosphorus based manure application limits
  • U.S. Environmental issue overview for swine producers with Brown-Winick's Mike Blaser
  • Trading water quality credits
  • Bob Goodland reviews his World Pork Expo findings

SwineCast 0208 for June 13 2007

SwineCast 0208 Show Notes:

  • Chore Time offers equipment to ease transition from crates

SwineCast 0207 for June 11 2007

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SwineCast 0207 Show Notes:

  • Monsanto announces next step in genetic improvements
  • MAGIC program shares resources to delve into PCV-AD
  • Pheromones to enhance your breeding experience
  • Deer Lead 2-0
  • Deer Ahead 2-0 Syndicate content