The Modern Tech Stack is Here: Redefining Swine Production with Advanced Integrations
January 21, 2025 [Cedar Rapids, Iowa] — The swine industry is entering a new era of technological innovation with the introduction of the “Modern Tech Stack,” a collaborative and integrated approach to farm management that maximizes efficiency, productivity, and animal welfare. At the forefront of this movement are SwineTech’s PigFlow®, MetaFarms’ data management, and Jyga […]
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 Modern Swine Technology Landscape
This article was previously published by National Hog Farmer. Modern Swine Technology – The arrival of sophisticated technology in the swine industry marks a pivotal transition towards a more data-driven and precise approach to livestock management, similar to the revolutionary changes seen in the healthcare sector. As we delve into the three-layered swine technology landscape, […]
Enhancing Pig Care through Point-of-Care Platforms
This article was previously published by National Hog Farmer. In the digital age, the field of medical technology is expanding faster than ever to bring patients the fastest, most accurate care that professionals can provide. But what of non-human clients and their needs? It may not be traditional, but the pork industry could benefit from […]
Pork Industry Insights: Dialogue between Pork Producers and Consumers
Pork has long been an industry of tradition, from farms passed between generations of a family to the leadership the producers who have built the modern industry have shown to newcomers. However, as conversations about food, sustainability, and consumer opinions continue, it’s important to consider how to highlight the careful customs of pork production in […]
Learning from Leaders: Governor Jim Pillen’s Story
Pig production is a long-standing tradition, and there’s much to be learned from the people who built the industry into what it is today. Governor Jim Pillen, a veterinarian turned farmer turned Nebraska’s current governor, offers insight into his development within the pork industry and the vision he has for the future. A Past in […]
Nurse Sow Management: Research, Training and Strategies
Pork has always been an industry concerned with efficiency, but with the increasing entanglement of research, tech and good old-fashioned husbandry in a barn, questions about the biological development of commercial pigs have become more pressing than ever. John Sonderman, Director of Technical Services for DNA Genetics® and long-time professional in the field of swine […]
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 […]
Sustainability in Agriculture: A Journey, Not a Destination
Animal agriculture receives some harsh criticisms from those outside of the industry, especially those who lack exposure to rural areas and the processes that go into livestock production. However, there are many ways that animal agriculture is developing to become more environmentally friendly and part of the solution to protecting the earth. Jack Bobo, CEO […]
Sow Mortality: Training, Tech, and Trends
Sow mortality, despite its importance in the swine industry, is a topic that’s proved difficult to pin down over the years. What are the greatest factors contributing to this ongoing problem? Despite the industry’s advancements, why does it continue to exist? Dr. Clayton Johnson, a veterinarian at Carthage Veterinary Service, Ltd. explores this and more […]
Streamlining Sow Farming: David Klocke and the Founding of PigEasy
Farming, undeniably, is a profession that takes hard work. Passed down through families and generations, it’s a hands-on, dedicated skill to earn, but what if it could be made more efficient so that producers can spread that hard work out and receive more for their time? That idea is what motivates Dave Klocke, recipient of […]