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Join me as I check in with Craig Meranda, from B & W Pork from  Indiana.   Craig manages a breed to wean unit with 1000 Sows. We discuss topics  from Technology in a Sow Farm, Decision Making and the evolution of a  Sow Farm Manager. He participates in Hot Takes with his opinion on the  Seaboard Transaction, Prefixing Suits, A Better Tasting Product, the  Wholesto...

Join me as I check in with Nic Lauterbach, from Pharmgate Animal Health .We discuss his previous role at Smithfield, why he chose Pharmgate to  continue his career path. How he can help customers drive solutions,  along with his final takeaway message.   About our Guest Dr. Nicholas Lauterbach is a 2018 graduate of Iowa State University  College of Veterinary Medicine. He spent...

Episode Details: 1. We discuss the Midwest Pork Conference in Indiana 2. We discuss why there are no new players entering the Swine Industry 3. We talk about the US supply of hogs decreasing  4. We talk about the upcoming Manitoba Hog Days 

Dr. Scott Dee will be transitioning in retirement at Pipestone. During  the transition, he will be staying with Pipestone and focusing on a  subset of specific projects, including feed risk, US SHIP, and our  IMAGINE AMR study.  It’s been a great 35 year run for Dr. Dee. We discuss stand out moments,  major contributions, along with untold stories, what we will miss most,...

Episode Details: 1. We discuss the Alberta Pork Annual meeting 2. We discuss the NSIF Conference 3. We talk about Market Observations 4. We discuss the Jersey Red Duroc video

Episode Details: 1. We discuss the Mexican Market, and Jim's road trip to Mexico for a conference.  2. We discuss other markets and US Slaughter Weights. 

Join me as I check in with Malcolm DeKryger, President of Belstra  Milling.  We touch on Malcolm's story and history. He talks about how employee relations are important and the new book they created "Belstra Field Guide" . We talk about what has changed most about the feed business over the year's, his vision starting and fast forward vision with Belstra. We talk about the longevity Bel...

Episode Details: 1. We discuss the Topsy turvy hog market and Jim's observations  2. We discuss the USDA's latest forecast for Global Meat Production in 2023 3. We hit on the hot topic of GMO-Gene Editing 

Join me as I check in with business development specialist Carla Shabaga, from MSP. We discuss everything in relation to Gut Health as an education to Producers and how MSP[RS] Resistant Starch can benefit Producers, Veterinarians, and Swine Nutritionists. About MSP[RS] Resistant Starch : MSP[RS] Resistant Starch is turning heads throughout the North American Swine Industry. Resistant starch has b...

Episode Details: 1. We discuss how U.S Market Hog Numbers continue lower. 2. We discuss China and Poland, along with the Clearwater RWA Farm Tour. 3. We discuss better tasting Pork and a Genesus client's experience with a Pork Chop at Morton's Steakhouse

During the Covid-10 pandemic  Crystal Spring Hog Equipment partnered with Pipestone on research that  Proves Benefits of Wet/Dry Feeding (Again) We summarize the findings  during our Swine Versation.

Episode Details: 1. We discuss the USDA Hogs and Pigs Report 2. We discuss Market Prices 3. We discuss how China is releasing Pork reserves

Kemin hosted a Feed Safety Forum in June that focused on the latest feed  biosecurity research, today Dillon Mellick, Technical Service Manager  from the Kemin Pathogen Control Team joins us to dive into the topic a  bit more. For more information and resources, visit kemin.com/pathogencontrol or kemin.com/feedsafetyforum.

Join me as I check in with Jeff Odle,  from Lanxess.  We discuss everything from his retirement and stories from his career.   Everything product related from Virkon, Fall Biosecurity solutions, the  latest research, his career highlight, and critical point in the  difference between the US and Canada. About our Guest:   Jeff Odle has worked the past 38 years in...

Episode Details: 1. We discuss InterPIG 2. We discuss the Event Space 2022 3. We review the 2023 Hog Outlook 4. We discuss Jersey Red, the meaning, and how it is served at Buckingham palace.

Join us for a great conversation of Hot Topics in the Pork Industry:   Hot Stove Panel: -Dwight Mogler, Pork Producer from Mogler Farms in Iowa -Jessica Ingo Production Manager Seaboard Foods in Kansas -Chad Leman, Pork Producer from Leman Farms in Illinois -Brad Green, Pork Producer from Greenway Farms in South Dakota -Lauren Glowzenski, Manager of Veterinary Services at Trioak Foods in Iowa...

Pork Industry entrepreneur Russ Vering is part of Viroment.  Viroment’s  technology converts a disposal cost into a profit center.  Viroment facilities are fitted with award-winning filtration technology.  Our unique process reduces water volume, minimizing greenhouse gas  (GHG) production while creating two valuable resources: clean reuse  water and a high-value fert...

Dr Scott Dee breaks  news of the Detection of Senecavirus A in pigs from  a historically negative national swine herd and associated with feed  imports from endemically infected countries

Join me as I check in with Eric Sanny, Novus Swine Executive Sales Manager. Mr. Sanny started his career at Novus as an account manager before  being promoted to his current role. Previous to joining Novus he served  as an account manager with the Archer Daniels Midland Company for over  two decades. Mr. Sanny earned his degree in Animal Science from Iowa  State University.

Episode Details: 1. We how the U.S. Lean Hog Futures Plummet 2. We discuss the Europe Markets 3. We review the Livestock Philippines Event 4. We discuss Dead Sows 5. We talk about Jim's first time at Yankee Stadium.

Join me as we talk Markets and Fall diets with Dr. Roger Arentson and Dr. Michael Shields of Elanco Animal Health.

Join me as I check in with Anu Frank-Lawale, Director of Genetics  Programs at DNA Genetics.   Dr. Anu Frank-Lawale is the director of genetic programs with DNA  Genetics, a producer-owned swine genetics company which is based out of  Columbus, Nebraska. Through his role, Dr. Frank-Lawale works not only to  maintain the integrity of the company’s genetic program but a...

Episode Details: 1. We discuss what stands out most with Random Pork Industry Observations 2. We discuss feedback on the Jersey Red Duorc Brand 3. We discuss beyond Meat Numbers 4. We wrap on Global Hog Prices

Joel Harris, CEO from Genvax joins us to discuss what this means.   Genvax Technologies, a startup dedicated to bringing advances in  self-amplifying mRNA (saRNA) vaccine production to animal health,  announced today it has secured $6.5 million in series seed funding. This  funding moves the company toward USDA and international regulatory  approval of its vaccines in anti...

Market expert Jim Huang joins me to discuss: -His latest idea on shorting the Hog Margin -His overall synopsis on his ten total articles on Trading View  -He talks about the cost of Fed rate hikes to farms and meat-packers,  the cost on inflation, particularly energy costs to Agribusiness