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Agriculture
Farmers and ethanol stand ready to meet fuel needs
In this episode of Missouri Corn Talk, Missouri Corn Growers Association and Missouri Corn Merchandising Council CEO Bradley Schad highlights their goals toward national energy security, including the immediate need for E15 and supporting legislation like the Next Generation Fuels Act. ...
Building new markets for corn
Investing in the discovery and progress of new corn uses is a top priority for IL Corn. This week, Executive Director Rod Weinzierl highlights those investments, some promising new uses for corn and factors influencing how soon farmers and consumers will see the benefits of those products. ...
Teaching students more about modern agriculture
GrowNextGen ambassadors help educate others about today’s agriculture industry and how it connects to science. In this Voice of Soy, Jane Hunt, who leads the program, details why the program is important to the future of Ohio agriculture. ...
Local federations cultivating engagement with politicians
Whether it be direct or indirect, the entire population has a connection to agriculture and the ongoing challenges within the industry. Rural or urban, we all rely on food, fibre and fuel to sustain our everyday lives.
Sorting The Bacon Seeds
Sorting The Bacon Seeds: In this one the boys sort & move the bacon seeds around to make everyone even and comfortable. Then it’s on to people watching.
Challenges and opportunities for the US increase pigs’ profitability, with Dr. Roger Campbell
The main topic of this discussion was the opportunities Dr. Campbell sees in the swine industry over the next 10 years. He pointed out a very specific one that applies to the US, which is feed efficiency. Take a look at the video and see what else Dr. Campbell says!
Stephen Hall: What needs to change with sow herd management? A European perspective
Managing a sow herd is arguably the most complex aspect of swine production to manage. Each sow needs individualized attention to maximize performance and rebreeding success. In today’s talk, Dr. Laura Greiner and Stephen Hall discuss different management strategies and practices that can help get the most out of our sows and our employees.
