SwineCast

SwineCast 0690, Banff - Feed Efficiency Factors And Lower Costs

TruffleMedia@gmail.com (Truffle Media Networks, LLC) — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:53:36 -0400

SwineCast 0690 Show Notes:

Roger Campbell from Pork CRC chats with Bruce Cochrane at the Banff Swine Seminar. Topics include maximizing feed efficiency, phase feeding and factors affecting feed costs.

SwineCast 0689, Pay Attention To Balance Sheets, Not Market Noise

TruffleMedia@gmail.com (Truffle Media Networks, LLC) — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:14:05 -0400

SwineCast 0689 Show Notes:

Strong balance sheet and a good business plan opens lender doors, according to Paul DeBriyn, President and CEO of AgStar Financial.

SwineCast 0688, At The Meeting Dives Deep On Biosecurity

TruffleMedia@gmail.com (Truffle Media Networks, LLC) — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 17:05:21 -0400

SwineCast 0688 Show Notes:

Biosecurity from the practitioner's perspective with the Morrison Group. And how much IS land going for in DeKalb County, IL?
Sharing the details on an effort to move away from PRRS positive-unstable status.
Link to"The “Holy Grail” of biosecurity: Achieving sustainable RRSV freedom in swine-dense regions"
Link to powerpoint slides "Northeast Illinois PRRS ARC The Road to PRRS Elimination?"
Link to "Economic impact of filtration as an intervention to prevent PRRS introductions: A case study of a 3200 farrow-to-finish system"
Link to "PRRS virus-free production – The Pipestone System approach"

SwineCast 0687, Lowering Overnight Nursery Temperatures Yields Significant Energy Savings

TruffleMedia@gmail.com (Truffle Media Networks, LLC) — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 10:05:01 -0400

SwineCast 0687 Show Notes:

At the 2012 Minnesota Pork Congress, Dr. Lee Johnston, professor of Swine Nutrition and Management at the West Central Research and Outreach Center of the University of MN presented research on dropping nighttime temperatures in the nursery and lowering fuel costs some 20%. However, how you lower the thermostat and the health of the pigs are significant considerations. Dr. Johnston's full presentation and others will be online soon at SwineCast.com/ConferenceConnection.

SwineCast 0686, How Is "Pork. Be Inspired" Campaign Being Received By Consumers?

TruffleMedia@gmail.com (Truffle Media Networks, LLC) — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 15:35:30 -0400

SwineCast 0686 Show Notes:

National Pork Board CEO Chris Novak discusses the "Pork. Be Inspired." campaign along with other strategic marketing efforts.
Link to the McRib Locator
Link to 2011 Iowa Pork Congress presentations at SwineCast.com

SwineCast 0685, Canadian Effort To Transfer Research To Industry - More To Come At Banff

TruffleMedia@gmail.com (Truffle Media Networks, LLC) — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 14:27:27 -0400

SwineCast 0685 Show Notes:

Farmscape's Bruce Cochrane shares this conversation with the Prairie Swine Centre's Ken Engle, as they look at efforts to get research into production and presentations planned for the upcoming Banff Swine Seminar.

SwineCast 0684, End of Year - Five Leadership Traits For You And Your 'Management Team To Be'

TruffleMedia@gmail.com (Truffle Media Networks, LLC) — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 10:29:02 -0400

SwineCast 0684 Show Notes:

Ian Davis, retired Senior Partner at McKinsey & Company, recently shared his top five leadership traits with Stanford's Graduate School of Business students. Ian has consulted with major international management leaders, seeing very good... and some not very good management teams. This half hour program is a great thought provoker for your management team and might be a good point of initiation for the 'up and comers' that are ready for advancement. Best wishes in the New Year!
Link to Ian Davis program oveview and bio
Link to YouTube presentation

SwineCast 0683, Iowa State Genetics Research Yields Interesting Results In Efficiency And Health

TruffleMedia@gmail.com (Truffle Media Networks, LLC) — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 17:38:16 -0400

SwineCast 0683 Show Notes:

Racehorses and workhorses... two different animals. But research at Iowa State is uncovering surprising additional benefits in the animals selected for most efficient use of calories. Dr. Jack Dekkers at the 2011 International Conference On Feed Efficiency In Swine.

SwineCast 0682, How Does PRRS Affect Overall Feed Efficiency?

TruffleMedia@gmail.com (Truffle Media Networks, LLC) — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 15:18:41 -0400

SwineCast 0682 Show Notes:

Animal health is a key factor in maximizing feed efficiency at the farm level. Dr. Steve Dritz shares his thoughts at the 2011 International Conference on Feed Efficiency in Swine.

SwineCast 0681, Big Players Believe Sustainability Is In Their Court

TruffleMedia@gmail.com (Truffle Media Networks, LLC) — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 14:34:20 -0400

SwineCast 0681 Show Notes:

Dennis Treacy, Executive Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer at Smithfield Foods, sees better consumer connections and corporate citizenship as keys to profitability.

SwineCast 0680, Conversations On The Weather... Insurance

TruffleMedia@gmail.com (Truffle Media Networks, LLC) — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 14:23:51 -0400

SwineCast 0680 Show Notes:

Severe weather can affect more than plans. The Climate Corporation provides insurance against weather. Based on conditions in and around the growing season, this risk management tool provides coverage against the biggest unknown in our industry.

SwineCast 0679, How Significant Is The 2011 Drought To 2012 Feed Supplies?

TruffleMedia@gmail.com (Truffle Media Networks, LLC) — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 12:15:55 -0400

SwineCast 0679 Show Notes:

Great turnout at the Midwest Pork Conference near Indianapolis. Dr. Steve Meyers also had a full room as he considered the big picture and potential risks for producers.

SwineCast 0678, Farmland Prices Have Good Support At This Level - Room For More?

TruffleMedia@gmail.com (Truffle Media Networks, LLC) — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 18:12:10 -0400

SwineCast 0678 Show Notes:

A recent conversation with Terry Feldheim of the Farm Credit Service of America highlights the support underpinning land prices at these levels.

SwineCast 0677 - Is Washington Concerned About Feed Availability?

TruffleMedia@gmail.com (Truffle Media Networks, LLC) — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 15:13:46 -0400

SwineCast 0677 Show Notes:

Producer and National Pork Producers Council Board Member Randy Spronk discusses efforts to get Washington's attention on the feed availability issue.

SwineCast 0676, Food Prices Climbing - Will We Pay The Price In Farm Bill Discussions?

TruffleMedia@gmail.com (Truffle Media Networks, LLC) — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 18:28:39 -0400

SwineCast 0676 Show Notes:

Are higher food prices affecting consumers? And what does it mean for U.S. agriculture and agricultural policy? Let's ask American Farm Bureau Federation chief economist Bob Young.

SwineCast 0675, How Can We Communicate The Importance Of Our Technology To Today's Consumer?

TruffleMedia@gmail.com (Truffle Media Networks, LLC) — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 15:29:42 -0400

SwineCast 0675 Show Notes:

Dr. Marty Strauss was a speaker and panelist at the recent Food Systems Summit where discussion focused on creatively communicating what today's agriculture provides; food safety, low cost, convenience, etc. Dr. Strauss offered how to better bridge the gap when today's consumer doesn't really understand what they're getting and why.

SwineCast 0674, Better Outlook For Feed Grains From Industry Analyst Joe Kerns

TruffleMedia@gmail.com (Truffle Media Networks, LLC) — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 11:14:27 -0400

SwineCast 0674 Show Notes:

Speaking at the recent Kansas State Swine Day, Analyst Joe Kerns with the International Agribusiness Group had some soothing words for producers dealing with volatile feed costs. He speaks with AgToday's Eric Atkinson.

SwineCast 0673, Food Marketing Institute Shares Consumer Insight

TruffleMedia@gmail.com (Truffle Media Networks, LLC) — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 16:52:49 -0400

SwineCast 0673 Show Notes:

Senior VP for communications at the Food Marketing Institute, Susan Bora discussed efforts underway at the Food Marketing Institute to better communications from retailer to consumers. She shares her thoughts on transparency and foreknowledge of issues which might impact perception at the recent Food Systems Summit.

SwineCast 0672, How Will Korean Free Trade Agreement Impact U.S. Pork Markets?

TruffleMedia@gmail.com (Truffle Media Networks, LLC) — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 14:31:26 -0400

SwineCast 0672 Show Notes:

Three big wins under the National Pork Producers Council belt with recent movement on major Free Trade Agreements... But wait, there's more! Vice President and Council for International Affairs, Nick Giordano says the addition of Japan to the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) negotiations should mean more good new for U.S. producers.
Overview of the Trans-Pacific Partnership

SwineCast 0671, Feed Efficiency - Is Net Energy A Better Feed Ration Evaluation?

TruffleMedia@gmail.com (Truffle Media Networks, LLC) — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 15:53:07 -0400

SwineCast 0671 Show Notes:

From the International Conference on Feed Efficiency in Swine, Iowa State's Dr. John Patience shares top considerations from his presentation on energy in the swine ration and best methods of measuring cost of energy.
Website for the American Society of Animal Science and more info on the full presentations.

SwineCast 0670, Industry Stakeholders Discuss Maintaining Access To Animal Antibiotics

TruffleMedia@gmail.com (Truffle Media Networks, LLC) — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 14:18:14 -0400

SwineCast 0670 Show Notes:

A wide range of stakeholders in the use of antibiotics in food animals came together under the leadership of the National Institute for Animal Agriculture to discuss issues and concerns. A panel including representatives from poultry, beef, dairy and swine logged in to share thoughts and answer questions in this Q&A audio.
Link to all presentations from NIAA's Antibiotic Use In Food Animals: A dialogue for a common purpose

SwineCast 0669, Feeding The World Is High Tech

TruffleMedia@gmail.com (Truffle Media Networks, LLC) — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 08:38:17 -0400

SwineCast 0669 Show Notes:

The recent Food Systems Summit pulled together by the Center for Food Integrity provided retail food service and consumer perspectives with much thought provoking interaction. Leading the list of speakers was Dr. Jason Clay of the World Wildlife Fund. He believes to preserve wildlife and natural habitat, people must come first.

SwineCast 0668, Understanding How China Thinks Could Be Key To Our Future

TruffleMedia@gmail.com (Truffle Media Networks, LLC) — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 15:26:35 -0400

SwineCast 0668 Show Notes:

A recent special series by the Wall Street Journal looks at America's potential and how international trading relationshipo will impact our future. Today's podcast features John and Gloria Naisbitt from the "America, A Porfolio of Ideas" series. Link to the features is available here.

SwineCast 0667, Will Lowering The Renewable Fuel Standard Impact Feed Availability?

TruffleMedia@gmail.com (Truffle Media Networks, LLC) — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 07:07:57 -0400

SwineCast 0667 Show Notes:

President-Elect of the National Pork Producers Council, Carolina producer R.C. Hunt, joins us to discuss legislation which allows for variation in the Renewable Fuel Standard based on the U.S. corn supply.
Overview of the Legislation

SwineCast 0666, At The Meeting Goes Deep On Swine Influenza

TruffleMedia@gmail.com (Truffle Media Networks, LLC) — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 15:15:40 -0400

SwineCast 0666 Show Notes:

At The Meeting's Dr. Bob Morrison connects on recent conference presentations from the 6th International Symposium on Emerging and Re-emerging Pig Diseases in Barcelona, Spain.
Carl Grontvedt, DVM, Norwegian School of Veterinary Science; Oslo, Norway presentation pdf
Amy Vincent, Veterinary Medical Officer, USDA-ARS, Ames, IA first presentation pdf
Amy Vincent, Veterinary Medical Officer, USDA-ARS, Ames, IA second presentation pdf
Amy Vincent, Veterinary Medical Officer, USDA-ARS, Ames, IA third presentation pdf
Marie Gramer, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota presentation pdf
Montse Torremorell, Allen D. Leman Chair, University of Minnesota presentation pdf

SwineCast 0665, Walking The Leman Conference With Dr. Tara Donovan

TruffleMedia@gmail.com (Truffle Media Networks, LLC) — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 12:34:22 -0400

SwineCast 0665 Show Notes:

Following last month's Leman Conference, Dr. Tara Donovan of The Hanor Company joined me to review the program and highlight the presentations she found of greatest interest.
Leman Conference Presentations Page
Link to The International Conference on Feed Efficiency in Swine

SwineCast 0664, Join Me In Chicago To Connect With Consumer Concerns

TruffleMedia@gmail.com (Truffle Media Networks, LLC) — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 05:48:14 -0400

SwineCast 0664 Show Notes:

CFI's Charlie Arnot overviews the Food System Summit program October 25-26 in Chicago.
Information on National Institute For Animal Agriculture's Antibiotic Use In Food Animals Conference October 26-27 in Chicago.

SwineCast 0663, Tannins May Tame Manure's Toxic Bateria-based Emissions

TruffleMedia@gmail.com (Truffle Media Networks, LLC) — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 10:53:21 -0400

SwineCast 0663 Show Notes:

At the Leman conference, a report by USDA Agricultural Research Service microbiologist Terry Whitehead using tannins to cut back manure sourced emissions in swine systems. Postive results in both deep pit and lagoon so far.

SwineCast 0662, Dr. Gordon Spronk Popular Recipient Of UMN/Pfizer's Leman Science In Practice Award

TruffleMedia@gmail.com (Truffle Media Networks, LLC) — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 16:01:05 -0400

SwineCast 0662 Show Notes:

Dr. Gordon Spronk received the Allen D. Leman 'Science In Practice' award at the recent Leman Conference in St. Paul. The presentation by Pfizer's Dr. Steve Sornsen included a roll call of the new 'Ten Under Forty' Swine Vet Award program recipients.

SwineCast 0661, Are Your Top Ten Life Lessons In Order?

TruffleMedia@gmail.com (Truffle Media Networks, LLC) — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 13:52:40 -0400

SwineCast 0661 Show Notes:

Stepping outside of the ag arena to hear Robert Joss, Professor of Finance, Dean Emeritus of the Stanford Graduate School of Business, shares his Top 10 Life Lessons with a group about to graduate. These thoughts are applicable regardless of your position on the journey. Feel free the share the link.
Link to full video with Robert J. Joss.