Dr. Steve Meyer: Market Trends for Pork Production

Posted on March 24, 2013 in
  Click to download presentation Dr. Steve Meyer with Paragon Economics, Inc. said five questions will drive the markets for pork production this year:  “Will it rain?  Where will it rain?  When will it rain?  How much will it rain?  Will it be hot, hot, hot again this year?” According to Meyer, weather is the

Nate Brown: Profit Drivers – Day-to-Day Management

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  By Nate Brown, Vita Plus Over the last several years, the information systems that pork producers use to manage data in their operations have improved tremendously. This improvement allows producers to take a deeper look at their operations and find additional opportunities for increased efficiency and profit. During this breakout session at Swine Summit,

Jon Wilcox: Farm Business Culture – Why It’s Crucial

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  Click to download presentation By Jon Wilcox, Vita Plus A family with energetic boys raised cattle on a hobby farm. A well-intentioned neighbor, with decades of experience in cattle production, was critical of the “results” he saw and often shared his wisdom. One evening, as the neighbor chastised the father, the mother stepped in