Publication: National Hog Farmer

First reported 16 hours ago - Updated 16 hours ago - 1 reports

Wet Weather Saps Nitrogen from Corn Fields

Jun. 18, 2013 Source: University of MissouriComments 0Producers who don’t plan, watch and act for nitrogen deficiencies in their corn will lose green in their crop and at the bank, says a University of Missouri Extension plant scientist.Peter Scharf says ... [Published National Hog Farmer - 16 hours ago]
Entities: Nitrogen, Peter Scharf, Corn
First reported 16 hours ago - Updated 16 hours ago - 1 reports

Crops Continue Slow Progression

Jun. 18, 2013 Source: U.S. Department of AgricultureComments 0More About:The lack of hot, dry weather has continued to hamper crop progress, according to the Crop Progress report released Monday by USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NAS ... [Published National Hog Farmer - 16 hours ago]
First reported Jun 17 2013 - Updated 17 hours ago - 1 reports

Variety Meat: The Hidden Pork Value

Jun. 17, 2013 By Jim Herlihy, U.S. Meat Export Federation, Denver, COComments 0Importers in Mexico, Asia and Russia are among the most avid bidders for U.S. pork livers, hearts, kidneys, tongues, stomachs, snouts, ears, feet and tails.U.S. Meat Export ... [Published National Hog Farmer - Jun 17 2013]
First reported Jun 17 2013 - Updated 17 hours ago - 1 reports

Expect Corn Projections to be Dialed Back

Jun. 17, 2013 By Steve Meyer, Paragon Economics, Inc., Adel, IAComments 0Related MediaSmithfield Sale, PED Virus Jangles Producers’ Nerves at ExpoLast week, I cited two topics of concern from World Pork Expo (WPX) – Smithfield/Shuanghui and porcine epidemic ... [Published National Hog Farmer - Jun 17 2013]
First reported Jun 17 2013 - Updated Jun 17 2013 - 1 reports

NPPC: Vote No On the Egg Bill Amendment

Jun. 17, 2013 Source: National Pork Producers CouncilComments 0More About:Related MediaAnimal Welfare Institute Petitions USDAThis week the House of Representatives likely will vote on including the “Egg Products Inspection Act Amendments of 2013,” the ... [Published National Hog Farmer - Jun 17 2013]
First reported Jun 17 2013 - Updated Jun 17 2013 - 1 reports

NPPC Supports Feral Swine Program

Jun. 17, 2013 Source: National Pork Producers CouncilComments 0More About:Last week the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) submitted comments in support of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Wildlife Services’ proposal for a national feral swine ... [Published National Hog Farmer - Jun 17 2013]
First reported Jun 17 2013 - Updated Jun 17 2013 - 1 reports

Canada Launches National Strategy to Prevent PED

Jun. 17, 2013 Source: Canadian Swine Health BoardComments 0To prevent the introduction of porcine epidemic diarrhea (PED) virus into Canada, the Canadian Swine Health Board (CSHB) is formulating a national prevention strategy.PED virus is an aggressive ... [Published National Hog Farmer - Jun 17 2013]
Entities: Canada, S.W.I.N.E., Virus
First reported Jun 17 2013 - Updated Jun 17 2013 - 1 reports

Senate Passes Farm Bill

Jun. 17, 2013 By P. Scott Shearer, Bockorny Group, Washington, DCComments 0More About:Related MediaAnimal Welfare Institute Petitions USDAThe Senate passed S. 954, the “Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act of 2013,” by a strong bipartisan vote of 66-29. ... [Published National Hog Farmer - Jun 17 2013]
First reported Jun 17 2013 - Updated Jun 17 2013 - 1 reports

Finance Committee Approves Froman Nomination

By P. Scott Shearer, Bockorny Group, Washington, DC The Senate Finance Committee voted unanimously on the nomination of Mike Froman to be U.S. Trade Representative.read more ... [Published National Hog Farmer - Jun 17 2013]
First reported Jun 17 2013 - Updated Jun 17 2013 - 1 reports

Agricultural Groups Support Trade Promotion Programs

Jun. 17, 2013 By P. Scott Shearer, Bockorny Group, Washington, DCComments 0Related MediaVariety Meat: The Hidden Pork ValueOver 140 agricultural groups have sent a letter to the House of Representatives Appropriations Committee urging strong support for ... [Published National Hog Farmer - Jun 17 2013]
First reported Jun 17 2013 - Updated Jun 17 2013 - 1 reports

Animal Welfare Institute Petitions USDA

Jun. 17, 2013 By P. Scott Shearer, Bockorny Group, Washington, DCComments 0More About:The Animal Welfare Institute has petitioned USDA for animal handling plans for slaughter plants.Related MediaTemple Grandin Guides Video Tour Behind “Glass Walls” of ... [Published National Hog Farmer - Jun 17 2013]
First reported Jun 17 2013 - Updated Jun 17 2013 - 1 reports

Export Promotion an International Priority

Jun. 17, 2013 By P. Scott Shearer, Bockorny Group, Washington, DCComments 0More About:Related MediaVariety Meat: The Hidden Pork ValueU.S. farmers and ranchers are competing in a very active international market with many countries investing significant ... [Published National Hog Farmer - Jun 17 2013]

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"With input from leaders in swine health, the pork producer curriculum was selected for quality and relevance to industry needs. Information was presented to build skills progressively over the two years" says Larry Firkins, DVM, assistant dean at the College of Veterinary Medicine and one of the organizers of the program

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Wet Weather Saps Nitrogen from Corn Fields [Published National Hog Farmer - 16 hours ago]
Crops Continue Slow Progression [Published National Hog Farmer - 16 hours ago]
Expect Corn Projections to be Dialed Back [Published National Hog Farmer - Jun 17 2013]
NPPC: Vote No On the Egg Bill Amendment [Published National Hog Farmer - Jun 17 2013]
NPPC Supports Feral Swine Program [Published National Hog Farmer - Jun 17 2013]
Canada Launches National Strategy to Prevent PED [Published National Hog Farmer - Jun 17 2013]
Variety Meat: The Hidden Pork Value [Published National Hog Farmer - Jun 17 2013]
Finance Committee Approves Froman Nomination [Published National Hog Farmer - Jun 17 2013]
Agricultural Groups Support Trade Promotion Pro... [Published National Hog Farmer - Jun 17 2013]
Export Promotion an International Priority [Published National Hog Farmer - Jun 17 2013]
Animal Welfare Institute Petitions USDA [Published National Hog Farmer - Jun 17 2013]
Senate Passes Farm Bill [Published National Hog Farmer - Jun 17 2013]
Slate of New Officers Elected to National Pork ... [Published National Hog Farmer - Jun 14 2013]
"Game-Changing" New Products Featured during 20... [Published National Hog Farmer - Jun 14 2013]
Appropriations Committee Approves Ag Funding Bill [Published National Hog Farmer - Jun 14 2013]
GMO-Fed Pig Study Flawed; Headlines Deceiving [Published National Hog Farmer - Jun 14 2013]
Tools to Help Deal with Climate Change [Published National Hog Farmer - Jun 14 2013]
Wet Weather Causes Manure Management Headaches [Published National Hog Farmer - Jun 14 2013]
Forego Hog Expansion Plans for Now [Published National Hog Farmer - Jun 13 2013]
USDA Report Downgrades Corn Crop [Published National Hog Farmer - Jun 13 2013]
Corn Planting Nears Finish Line [Published National Hog Farmer - Jun 11 2013]
Final Farm Bill Up for Senate Vote Today [Published National Hog Farmer - Jun 10 2013]
ADUFA Awaits President’s Signature [Published National Hog Farmer - Jun 10 2013]
Possible Trade Retaliation Over COOL [Published National Hog Farmer - Jun 10 2013]
Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee Named [Published National Hog Farmer - Jun 10 2013]
Smithfield Sale, PED Virus Jangles Producers’ N... [Published National Hog Farmer - Jun 10 2013]
Most-Asked Question at World Pork Expo: What Ab... [Published National Hog Farmer - Jun 08 2013]
NPPC Applauds Passage of Animal Drug Use Act [Published National Hog Farmer - Jun 04 2013]
Latest Corn Planting Report Shows Shortfall [Published National Hog Farmer - Jun 04 2013]
How will Smithfield Foods Sale Impact the U.S. ... [Published National Hog Farmer - Jun 04 2013]
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