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SwineTime Podcast

Created for individual pork producers, SwineTime, hosted by Pipestone veterinarian Dr. Spencer Wayne, offers industry news, advancements in animal care, and tips for boosting productivity.

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Articles

Featuring expert insights on health, management, nutrition, business, and research, the articles provide valuable knowledge to help pig farmers enhance their operations and stay ahead in the industry.

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GPS: A Threat to Swine Health

Glaesserella parasuis (GPS) is a disease that almost every swine producer has encountered at some point. While it may not be as easily recognized as Streptococcus suis or Escherichia coli, it can lead to similar consequences—sick pigs and increased mortality.
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Nutrition

Does Investing More in Your Nursery Diets Pay Off?

Nursery diets encompass less than 20% of overall feed cost, however, we know that those first 6 weeks on feed have the biggest impact on overall performance. So, the question becomes, does investing more in your nursery diet pay off in the long run? Tokach et al.
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Health

Champion Change in Swine Production

Change is often described as inevitable, but in the pig business, it’s more than a reality—it’s a mindset. Embracing change can set the course for progress and success, as demonstrated by one producer’s journey to transform their operation. This producer owned a 30-year-old, 1,300-head sow unit located in a swine-dense area.
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Business

The Hidden Value of Information

The decision to invest in improving your production and financial information systems may initially seem like an added expense you can do without. However, accurate and actionable information is crucial for identifying inefficiencies and opportunities for improvement.
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Customer Stories

We’re proud to work with the dedicated farmers who are the backbone of the swine industry every day. These stories highlight their dedication, passed down through generations, and their unwavering commitment to the future of farming for many more to come.

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Pursuing Growth at Wincreek Farms

For Chris Winter of Wincreek Farms in Boyden, Iowa, farming has always been a family affair. Alongside his wife Courtney, their three children—Cambry, Caylyx, and Casen—and his parents Paul and Kim, Chris has built a life rooted in agriculture, community, and a shared passion for raising pigs.
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Weber Farms: Honoring Tradition While Embracing Growth

For Justin Weber and his family, farming is more than just a business—it’s been a way of life for generations. “I’m a fifth-generation farmer and the fourth-generation on this land here in Jesup,” Justin explains. His great-great-grandfather farmed near Monticello, Iowa, but in the 1920s, the family moved to their current location.
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Business

Providing Solutions for Independent Pork Producers

Maurer Farms attribute increased performance to FarmTeam. In rural southwestern Minnesota, Preston Maurer works alongside his dad, Rick, on their family farm near Morgan. “We raise corn, soybeans, wheat, and hogs – finishing approximately 22,000 head each year, plus we do tiling on the side,” said Preston.
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Employee Spotlight

Join us in celebrating our team members who consistently embody our core values and are committed to achieving our mission of Helping Farmers.

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Employee Stories

Team Members Exemplify Commitment

At PIPESTONE, we live and breathe our core values: Integrity, Caring, Commitment, Growth, and Teamwork. This year, we’re taking a closer look at each value, exploring what they mean to us and how they shape our organization. Our values are the foundation of who we are and how we work together.
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Employee Stories

Team Members Exemplify Caring

At PIPESTONE, we live and breathe our core values: Integrity, Caring, Commitment, Growth, and Teamwork. This year, we’re taking a closer look at each value, exploring what they mean to us and how they shape our organization. Our values are the foundation of who we are and how we work together.
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Industry

Dr. Bryan Myers Honored as Swine Practitioner of the Year

Dr. Bryan Myers, a dedicated leader in swine medicine and production, has been named the 2024 Swine Practitioner of the Year by the American Association of Swine Veterinarians (AASV). This prestigious award recognizes a veterinarian who has demonstrated an extraordinary level of proficiency and effectiveness in serving swine producers. Dr.
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Pipestone Journal

The Pipestone Journal is the premiere pork print journal featuring and serving producers just like you. Released quarterly, the Journal provides top-notch, timely information in the areas of health, management, nutrition, and business.

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Sustainability Report

Sustainability Report 2024

Welcome to the 2024 Pipestone Sustainability Report. For generations, farmers have been dedicated stewards of our natural resources and the environment. We are proud to uphold this legacy by not only tracking our use of these resources but also actively seeking ways to improve efficiency and sustainability.
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Pipestone Journal

Winter 2025 – Tried & True

Pig farming is a balance of tradition and innovation. For generations, we have relied on time-tested methods to raise livestock. These tried-and-true techniques—rooted in experience and refined through practice—form the foundation of our industry.
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Pipestone Journal

Fall 2024 – Pig Care Basics

I’ll never forget one of my first barn walk-throughs with Dr. G. F. Kennedy. “People try to overcomplicate pig farming. It comes down to air, water, and feed and if you get those right, this really isn’t that hard,” he shared. We will dive deeper into these timeless principles, exploring how these elements continue to drive the efficiency and success of today’s pig.
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Summer 2024 – Prioritizing People

At the core of every successful business lies its people— dedicated individuals whose passion, expertise, and shared values drive the organization forward. At Pipestone, this truth is especially resonant. Our people are not just employees; they are the lifeblood of our mission, working tirelessly to help farmers every day.
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