At the heart of the Pipestone System lies the core values: Integrity, Caring, Commitment, Growth and Teamwork. The core values have been the foundation of the System since its beginning 25 years ago. “This individual has a great impact developing employees. He has always been willing to go the “extra mile” to ensure each and…
Day: June 9, 2015
Keep Biosecure This Summer
County fair, and livestock show season is underway. These are great events that celebrate agriculture and our rural communities. We at Pipestone encourage everyone to attend and support these events. The presence of swine at these events poses a biosecurity risk for all of us that work on and visit hog farms. Both PRRSV and…
Pipestone System FFA Scholarship
Each year, the Pipestone System awards a scholarship to a graduating high school senior who has been active in FFA and plans to pursue a career in agriculture. This year’s winner plans to bring back the knowledge and experiences he gains from college to help his family’s farm and business continue to grow for generations…
Avian Influenza: Q&A Session with a Leading Expert
There is no doubt that Avian Influenza (AI) has been a devastation to the poultry industry, just as PEDv was to the swine industry eighteen months ago. The mortality rate for AI stands at 100%, and as of May 26th, 2015, 41,034,973 birds have died or been euthanized as a result. Avian Influenza is a…