SWINETIME — EPISODE #62

Episode #62: Feeding Success with Commodity Management

In this episode of SwineTime, Dr. Spencer Wayne sits down with Jake Geisler and Hayden Kerkaert, both with Pipestone Nutrition, to chat about the basics of commodity management.

They discuss the tools farmers can use to save money on better ingredients and boost their bottom line.  Jake emphasizes the importance of customer service, simplifying the process, and delivering high-quality ingredients straight to the mill, so farmers can focus on what matters most—their farms.

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Hayden Kerkaert

Hayden Kerkaert grew up on a diverse livestock farm and earned a B.S. in Animal Science from South Dakota State University in 2018, followed by an M.S. in Swine Nutrition from Kansas State University in 2020. He joined Pipestone in 2020 and currently works as the Director of Pig Sales & Marketing. He resides in Baltic, SD, and enjoys fishing and pheasant hunting.
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Jake Geisler

Jake, originally from Fort Dodge, Iowa, graduated from Iowa State University in 2001 with degrees in Ag Business and Accounting. He furthered his education at the University of Iowa, earning his Masters of Business Administration in 2005. Jake joined Pipestone in 2022 and currently holds the position of Commodity Manager. Jake and his wife Dellisa have three children: Willa, Ella, and Carsten.

About SwineTime

PIPESTONE's mission is "Helping Farmers Today Create the Farms of Tomorrow." The SwineTime podcast was created for pig farmers and individual pork producers around the country. Hosted by Dr. Wayne, the podcast contains pork industry news, advancements in animal care, and how to enhance your productivity. Podcasts are available on Pipestone.com and your favorite streaming platform.

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