kyramaster, Author at Pipestone

Research

Episode #64: Safeguarding Food & Farm – Inside NBAF (National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility)

Health

Mosquito Management

Due to the abundant rainfall this Spring, Mother Nature has created optimal conditions for mosquito breeding. Adult mosquitoes, capable of traveling up to 3 miles from their breeding grounds, pose a threat by biting and potentially transmitting viruses.

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Jeff & Nancy Lucas: A Legacy of Collaboration, Partnership, and Excellence in Farming

Jeff and Nancy Lucas of Luxemburg, Iowa For Jeff and Nancy Lucas, farming isn’t just a job—it’s a family tradition and a testament to their enduring partnership. As they celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary, they also mark four decades of working together.

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Episode #63: Industry Insights: Health Threats and Global Trade

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Health

Chasing the Impossible: What Animal Welfare Goals Will We Achieve Next?

Several months ago, I had the opportunity to attend the final Advancing Animal Welfare Together Symposium that was hosted by the late Dr. Angela Baysinger. During one of the sessions, we were asked to think about challenges that at one point the swine industry felt were impossible to overcome, but that we later accomplished.

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Health

Wean-to-Finish Biosecurity: Simple Start Tips

Ensuring the health and safety of our pigs is a top priority for every swine producer. While we often focus on biosecurity measures at sow farms, it’s just as crucial to implement strong protocols in wean-to-finish barns. What do we know Disease doesn’t discriminate.

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Employee Stories

Team Members Exemplify Teamwork

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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Nutrition

Episode #62: Feeding Success with Commodity Management

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Episode #61: What is SHIC?

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Health

Understanding Ileitis in Pigs: Impact, Detection, and Management

Ileitis is a significant concern in pig production, presenting both health challenges for the animals and economic ramifications for producers. This disease, caused by the bacteria Lawsonia intracellularis, affects pigs worldwide and is particularly prevalent during warm weather months when feed intake can fluctuate.

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Business

Taking Advantage of Risk Management

I like to give my dad a hard time that all he had to do was farm the ground and feed the livestock to make a sustainable profit. I say this jokingly, but he recognizes that there is some truth in that statement.

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