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Li Peng: Test, identify, and remove - a novel ASF farm response strategy

ASF continues to be prevalent internationally and can be an economically devastating disease for pig farmers. The United States has successfully kept the disease out of its borders but it is crucial that we are prepared to handle the situation if it finds its way in. In this episode, I talk with... More ›

Why Our Cows LOVE the Month of May!

Bear River Farms is a small diversified Biodynamic Farm located in Nova Scotia, Canada. We are certified organic by EcoCert and accredited by Demeter Canada for over 15 Years... More ›

Creating the ultimate Duroc for feed conversion

Darwin Tilstra and Lance Peterson form Topigs Norsvin tell us how their development and research in Norway and ongoing genomic and feed conversion criteria has lead to the ultimate Duroc the Topigs Norsvin TN Duroc. A robust piglet with low mortality and high meat yield.... More ›

Fat Quality is Important

Jeff Hansen, Director of Technical Sales and Service at NutriQuest tells us about the importance of pork fat quality as it relates to taste, value creation and a better overall eating experience. Customers experience one pig at a time and NutriQuest's products improve fat quality when faced... More ›

A new program that aims to support pig performance at every life stage

Marisol Castillo, Global Swine Solutions Senior Manager at Novus International tells us about their the Scale Up™ program to help pork producers deliver on their specific business goals. Each stage of a pig’s life comes with its challenges, and pork producers have the task of meeting those... More ›

Not Fun Chasing Cows at Night!!!

Spring Time is Busy! Cleaning, Tagging and Custom Grazing has started. Cow needed help to delivery a baby calf at night!... More ›

Benefits of A Good Parasite Control Program

Cattle producers are always on the lookout for things that could have a negative impact on the health and profitability of their herd. But sometimes, it’s what you can't see that hurts your bottom line. We have a look at how a good parasite control program, with products from Merck Animal Health... More ›

Virtual Food and Farm Field Trip to a Dairy Farm

Join us for a trip to a dairy farm and meet AgScape Teacher Ambassador, Ontario Certified Teacher and dairy farmer Cheryl Olthaar. Cheryl will take you on a tour of her dairy operation, so that you can see what she needs to do daily to care for the well-being of her dairy cows.... More ›

Sheep Farming: Learning To Use A Shepherd's Crook!|April 2022

As usual at Ewetopia Farms, we start each episode waiting to see what the day will bring. Sheep farming is part routine and part surprises. And it is always trying to get everything done. Today as we were doing chores and the lambs were playing out in the yard, we thought we would try catch a f... More ›

Pork Industry Focused on Challenge to Prop 12

The Supreme Court will hear a challenge to California's Prop 12 this fall.... More ›

How NCBA Determines its Policy Positions

Recently, Don Schiefelbein, President of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and a Minnesota cattle producer, testified before the House Agriculture Committee. Schiefelbein’s testimony was rooted in the policies adopted by NCBA through its century-old policymaking process. We asked Gene Co... More ›

Colostrum Importance - Lindsay Waechter-Mead

Some cattle producers opt for summer calving. If you are doing so, you'll want to make sure your calves are getting the right amount of nutrition. Colostrum is the first milk produced after calving. It has a different composition than milk as it plays an important role in the being the first me... More ›

Boot Camp for Cattlewomen

SUNUP heads to Grady County to check out the OSU Extension Cattlewomen’s Boot Camp.... More ›

Raising Pigs 1: Farrowing

Farrowing can be a stressful process for farmers and their pigs. Knowing a little about what is happening to the sow and piglets during farrowing can help farmers better care for their breeding swine herd, and improve piglet care during the birthing process.... More ›

Phil Hord: Keys to keeping a family farm profitable for multiple generations

One key skill for businesses to remain profitable for a long time is being able to adapt to the constantly changing world around you to meet the needs of your customers and your employees. Hord Family Farms has been successful for many years, and in this episode, Phil Hord shares with us his exp... More ›

What are the most significant issues in the swine industry today? With Aidan Connolly

Swine farms need to continue to advance technologically to be more profitable in the future. However, those technologies must be closely aligned with the issues that we already have in our industry. Aidan Connolly shares his thoughts on the big issues we must address when thinking of new technol... More ›

How Should We Manage Sows’ Diets During Summer?

Dr. Holmes explores the conventional way of managing lactating sows’ diet during summer. After the lysine adjustment, fat is the focus, since it is a very concentrated source of energy and presents a lower heat increment in the sow’s metabolism. She then shares some thoughts on alternative ways ... More ›