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Midwest Farm Report: U.S. Beef’s Growing Success in Central America

In a radio segment sponsored by the Wisconsin Beef Council, USMEF representative Lucia Ruano discusses the growing popularity of U.S. beef in Central America with Pam Jahnke, farm director for Midwest Farm Report. The interview specifically highlights how marketing efforts for U.S. beef shifted during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, targeting end consumers looking for high-quality meal options to prepare at home.

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Season 6, Episode 12: Veterinarians’ Perspectives on Managing Swine Herd Health Across All Phases

Video: Season 6, Episode 12: Veterinarians’ Perspectives on Managing Swine Herd Health Across All Phases

Identifying challenges in swine production and turning them into solutions through research and team development is the focus of this episode. Dr. Christine Mainquist-Whigham of Pillen Family Farms and DNA Genetics shares insights on herd health, biosecurity and trial work to improve pig performance. She also discusses her team’s research philosophy, how they evaluate rate of investment and how they gather feedback from employees to address challenges and maintain herd health across all phases of production. Dr. Carlos Roudergue of Country View Family Farms discusses the growing complexity of swine production, especially as technology increases and employee interaction decreases. He also shares how their workforce is shifting toward more specialized roles to support herd health and efficiency.