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Capturing relative phenotypes to help us understand boar fertility

Amanda Minton, Associate Director of Reproductive Technology at Acuity Swine and Karl Kerns, Assistant Professor at Iowa State University, discuss capturing relative phenotypes to help us understand and ultimately improve boar fertility.

R&D: Understanding index distribution and accountability in competitive comparison

Justin Fix, Director of Business Development and Genetic Improvement with Acuity and Caleb Shull, Director of Research at The Maschhoffs discuss how genetic evaluation varies from nucleus to commercial production and how that variation creates a bias in data analysis.

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House Advances 2026 Farm Bill, Farm Organizations Say its a Win!

The House-approved Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 advances priorities that provide certainty for wheat farmers while reinforcing food and national security.Read More

Swine Farmers Urge Congress to Not to Listen Hollywood

Major farm groups ask Congress to fix Proposition 12 saying it raises costs splits state laws hurts small farmers increases prices and needs a national solution through federal farm action Read More

Coalition Urges Full Funding for Farm Export Programs

Farm leaders are urging Congress to fully fund export promotion programs that boost agricultural sales, strengthen farmers’ incomes, and support the U.S. economy through global trade. Read More

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