Reducing the Cost of Innovation: What Pork Producers Should Know
R&D Tax Credits: Easing the Cost of Innovation for Pork Producers This article was previously published by National Hog Farmer. As the pork industry nears the end of 2024’s first fiscal quarter, producers around the country are examining the finances of their facilities. But what should a producer know about leveraging the costs they’re already […]
The Pork Leadership Institute: Professional Experience for Promising Producers
Pork is an industry fortunate enough to have many experts that built it still working in the field, but as farming continues to advance into an age with more tech, research, and political pressures, it can be difficult for new generations to find their footing as leaders in the industry. When in search of training […]
Creation Through Collaboration: The Founding of Murphy Family Farms
The pork industry is a fixture of American nutrition, agriculture, and economics. Its existence as a means of getting protein to the modern consumer is crucial, and while its product might seem straightforward, the process of development that’s made it into the pillar it is today hasn’t been simple. However, thanks to the innovators that […]
3 Places to Look for Farm Talent
I am able to reflect on two key messages at the end of a high-impact week at the World Pork Expo. Our industry has agreed that we are at a critical turning point in how we view labor. Consistent animal husbandry is a necessity in getting your farm to the next level of production. This […]
Digital Technologies Are Taking Biosecurity To The Next Level
The use of biosecurity and social distancing are not new concepts to modern pork producers. Many cleaners, disinfectants, social distancing protocols (farm withdrawal timelines), and digital technologies are used to prevent the spread of disease within the pork industry. Prior to Covid-19, the Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus (PEDV) threatened the swine industry. Since then, many digital technologies have […]
Digital Technologies are Enabling a Carbon Neutral Pork Industry
A Carbon Neutral Pork Industry is Within Reach An industry’s carbon footprint and social responsibility are becoming more and more important when considering future goals. Therefore the pork industry must constantly push ourselves to improve and identify whether a carbon neutral pork industry is possible. Carbon neutral, also called carbon neutrality, is a term used to describe the action […]
An Introduction to the Modern Pork Industry: Our Global Innovation Experience
Animal Husbandry is not just a term that industry professionals like to throw around, it’s a pork producer’s purpose. Here at SwineTech, we are dedicated to supporting this purpose by improving swine health using these three pillars within the Pork industry: Animal Welfare, Productivity, and Sustainability. Using these key fundamentals to guide and lead us, […]