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Popular Pig — 270 episodes

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AI, PigFlow, and Critical Thinking

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The Real Science Behind Farm Disinfectants | Jose Ramirez

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Becoming a Better Leader for Your Team | Jose Santiago

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Different Path for Beef and Pork Processing | Kit Laramore & Joe Galasso

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What Drives Mortality in Grow-Finish Pigs | Dr. Daniel Linhares and Dr. Edison Magalhaes

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Building Teams, Solving PRRS, and Leading Through Change | Dr. Bill Christianson

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Innovation, Sustainability, and Resilience in Australian Pork | Edwina Beveridge

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An Australian Approach to Balancing Welfare and Economics in Pork Production | Steve Coleman

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Eliminating PRRS and Protecting the U.S. Herd | Dr. Dustin Oedekoven

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How to Reduce Wean to Finish Mortality Without Guessing | Nat Stas

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Pork Demand Must Be a Priority | Al Wulfekuhle

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The Real Cost of Mortality and Why It Matters | Dr Derald Holtkamp

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Building Farmer Grade on Trust, Not Claims | Sawyer and Tork Whisler

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Novel Strategies to Select for Livability | Jenelle Dunkelberger, PhD

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Modernizing Execution in Pig Production | P.J. Corns

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The Real Economics Behind Pig Livability | Dr. Clayton Johnson

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Taste, Data, and the Future of Pork | Kiersten Hafer

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Crawling Before Running: Making AI Practical in the Swine Industry | Dr. Ben Blair

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Understanding Swine Respiratory Disease and Supporting Herd Health | Dr. Jeff Okones

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Sow Lameness: The Silent Productivity Killer | Dr. Lucas Rodrigues

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Lead Yourself Before You Lead Others | Twyla Stevens

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In PA, Taste What Pork Can Do™ Brand Campaign Connects with Consumers | Courtney Gray

23

Fighting Lameness Part 2: From Claws to Care — How Nutrition Builds Stronger Sows | Ton Kramer

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From 600 Sows to Prop 12: Health, People, and Practical Growth | Brian Martin

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Turning Challenge Into Opportunity | Kyle Schulte

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Carroll Family Farms: From Local Roots to Global Reach | John Carroll

27

A Credible Path to Lower-Carbon Pork | Lindsay Case

28

Split Suckling vs. Science: What the Data Says | Dr. Ashley DeDecker

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What Really Moves the Needle on Pig Livability | Dr. Joel DeRouchey

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Fighting Lameness with Nutrition and Management | Ton Kramer

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Reducing Pre-Weaning Mortality Through Smarter Feeding | Willem Steyn

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Rethinking Animal Welfare for Stronger Pigs and Farms | Dr. Yolande Seddon

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Fixing Sow Prolapses on Farm | Dr. Lauren Glowzenski

34

The Fourth Revolution: Digitizing Pork Production | Oscar Toledano & Tyler Leete

35

Cracking the Code on Market Hog Transport Losses | Dr. Ashley DeDecker

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Taste What Pork Can Do: Marketing That Meets the Moment | Neal Hull & Tony Manker

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Navigating Risk, Renewal, and the Next Generation | Chris Ford

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Turning Sludge into Sustainability | Jordan Phasey

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Creating Tomorrow’s Ag Leaders Through Experience and Trust | Shonda Sammons

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Navigating Leadership in Ag and Beyond | Gary Weihs

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Rethinking GDU Design for Longevity and Profitability | Emily Pottorf & Dr. Dalton Obermier

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A New Way to Fight PRRS | Dr. Tom Campi

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Creating a Playbook for Animal Welfare | Mallory Strickland

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Getting Real About AI: When It’s Worth It and When It’s Not | Kyle Leistikow

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What Every Farm Should Know About Transport Biosecurity | Dr. Karine Talbot

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From Feed Mill Roots to Prop 12 Reality | Ryan Hunter & Jarred Lorenz

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Designing Better Barns for Pigs and People | Dr. Monique Pairis-Garcia

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The Real Reason Digitization Matters in Pork Production | Dr. James Lowe

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Taste What Pork Can Do: A Bold Campaign to Ignite Demand | David Newman & Rob Brenneman

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Reclaiming Control and Reinventing Pork Production | Joe Kerns

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Faith, Farming, and Forward Thinking | Matthew Gross

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Advocating for Agriculture in a Time of Change | Duane Stateler

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Strengthening Gilt Development for Long-Term Productivity | Jennifer Patterson

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From Gilt to Sow: Setting Her Up for Success | Lori Kociemba

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The Future of Pork: Flavor, Demand, and a Whole Hog Strategy | Patrick Fleming & Jennifer Tirey

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Bridging Generations in Agriculture: Rethinking Workforce and Leadership | Kristen Cumming

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Balancing Welfare and Productivity in Swine Care | Kurt Preugschas, DVM

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Rethinking Pig Welfare: Beyond the Basics | Dr. Martyna Lagoda

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Improving Pig Livability: A Continued Collaborative Effort | Dr. David Rosero

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Building a Biosecurity Blueprint: Advancing Science-Based Policies | Dr. Scott Dee

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Digitizing Biosecurity to Prevent Disease Outbreaks | Rob Hannam

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Evaluating a New Antibiotic: Insights from Field Trials | Dr. Kyle Nisley

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Building Trust Through Authentic Branding in Agriculture | Dave Morton

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Strategic Water Management and AgTech Innovation | Patrick Henry

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Empowering Farms with Technology and Compliance | Melissa Bradford & Azael Romero

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Risk Management in Pork Production | Chris Ford & Val Weis

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Gene Editing and Sustainability in Pork Production | Banks Baker

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Navigating Economic Volatility in Agriculture | Matt Erickson

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Advancing Swine Genetics Through Digital Phenotyping | Dr. Eric Psota

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Navigating Change in Swine Farming and Finance | Steve Malakowsky

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The Journey to Reduce Piglet Crushing with SmartGuard® | Matthew Rooda & Abe Espinoza

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Next-Generation Biosecurity for Swine Health | Dr. Scott Dee

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Building an Investable Agriculture Ecosystem | Glenn Argenbright

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Teaching Grit and Leadership Beyond the Farm | Chad Greenway

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Navigating Ag-Tech Innovation and Investment | Joel Harris

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Leveraging Data for Smarter Farm Equipment Decisions | Kyle McMahon

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Innovating Swine Health with Elanco’s Non-Antibiotic Solutions | Jenna Seltzer & Angela Vaske

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Essential Winter Prep for Your Barn | Nicholas Lehman

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Navigating Swine Infrastructure and Technology | Dr. Hyatt Frobose

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The Evolution of Swine Management Services | Mark Rix, Ron Ketchem, and Nicole Boettger

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Unlocking Pork’s Flavor Potential | Patrick Fleming

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Champions of Care in Pork Production | Wes Lack

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Advancing Needle Safety for a Stronger Pork Industry | Greg Hastings

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Leveraging AI for R&D Tax Credits in Agriculture | Hillary Dubé and Dominic Vitucci

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Transforming Farm Biosecurity and Expanding into New Markets | Martijn Schippers

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From Ag to Tech: Dave’s Journey | Dave Parks

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The New North Star for Pork | Dr. David Newman and Bill Even

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Innovative Approaches in Pig Farming | Brent Hershey

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Balancing Family, Farming, and Technology | Drew and Kali Ott

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Breaking Barriers in Agriculture | Barb Determan

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Passion for Pigs and Community | Erin Brenneman

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World Pork Expo Changes and Industry Innovations | Alex Adams, Marcel Schubert, Chris Grant

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Mastering Biosecurity in Swine Production | Stuart Heller

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Bridging Hutterite Traditions and Pork Industry Innovation | Anne Miller

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Transforming Pork Safety | Dr. Paul Sundberg

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PigFlow’s Role in Improving Farm Operations | Mandy Dutton

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From Music to Food: A Culinary Journey with Pork | Eddie Zamora

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PigFlow in Action | Dakota Steber

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Adapting and Communicating in Pork Production | Ed Tice

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Decoding the Farm Bill & Unlocking R&D Potential | Secretary Mike Johanns & Tim Taschner

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Four Pillars of Sow Robustness Part II: Nutrition and Sow Care | Dr. Steve Dritz

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Four Pillars of Sow Robustness Part I: Genetics & P1 Development | Dr. Sergio Canavate & Dr. Saskia Bloemhof

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Evolving with the Times: Navigating Change in the Pork Industry | Larry Bertrand

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Transforming Agriculture through Servant Leadership | Andrew Leikvoll

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From Mixed Practice to Swine Specialist | Dr. Randy Jones

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The Founding of Freking Cattle | Brad Freking

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Strategic Acquisitions in Manufacturing | Jeff Schellenberg

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Edgewood Locker’s Journey of Innovation and Family Tradition | Luke Kerns

109

Understanding Prop 12’s Impact on Animal Welfare | Dr. Cara Haden

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Family-Driven Innovation in South African Pork Production | CP Kriek

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Cultivating an Interest in Animal Agriculture | Gracee Poorman

112

The Story of a Pork Industry Veteran | John Nickel

113

Experiencing Streptococcus Zooepidemicus (Strep Zoo) | Dr. Ryan Tenbergen and Dr. Matheus Costa

114

Demeter’s Founding Story & Role in the Modern Swine Industry | Dr. Martin Bonneau

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Animal Agriculture in the Eyes of Venture Capital | Tony Simpson

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The Founding Story of NutriQuest | Steve Weiss

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Apiam Animal Health & The Future of The Swine Industry | Dr. Chris Richards

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The Role of Technology in Transportation Biosecurity | Rob Hannam

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Transforming a Business into a Globally Recognizable Brand | Natalia Rimi Heisterkamp

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Pork production and how the industry is working together to ensure herd health | Daniel Linhares, DVM, MBA, PhD

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Transportation Biosecurity | Dr. Erin Kettlekamp & Dr. Andy Holtcamp

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NPB’s Domestic Market Development Strategy | Kiersten Hafer & Dr. Kristen Hicks-Roof

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The Infamous Boyd | Boyd Rice & Chris Grant

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The Power of Plasma | Dr. Joe Crenshaw

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The Pork Board’s Multicultural Market Development Plan | José de Jesús

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The Rooda Family’s Evolution in the Pork Business | Daniel Rooda & Sid Rooda

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Biosecurity: The Intersection of Human Health & Animal Agriculture | Dr. Jose Ramirez

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The Code | Ross Bernstein

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Pork Board Through the Years | Mike Telford, Danita Rodibaugh, and David Newman

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Griess Farms Founding Story | Nathan Griess

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ASF Successes and Failures…A Tour Overseas| Dr. Dustin Oedekoven

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Establishing A Winning Culture On The Farm  | Janae Metzger

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The Pork Industry Immersion Program Partnership | Seth Mitchell

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Pig Talk | Matthew Rooda & Chris Grant

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The Manager Bought The Farm | Dustin Coleman

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Winning the Insect Biosecurity War | Tom Pastor

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Wean-Finish Efficiencies – The Often Overlooked Areas | Nat Stas

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Building a More Sustainable Future  | Todd Heisterkamp

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The Making of a Swine Savant | Dr. Hyatt Frobose

140

The Artistry of Meat | Chef Matt Pickard

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Feed Biosecurity Measures to Mitigate Possible Viral Exposure | Dr. Matt Ackerman

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Stress Management & Food Bullying | Michele Payn

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Advances In Grow-Finish Mortality | Dr. Mike Tokach

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2023 World Pork Expo Preview

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Cultivating The Future of Agriculture | Scott Stump

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Providing the Best Life For Pigs | Dr. Cara Haden

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Transforming Healing in Healthcare & Developing SwineSeal

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National Pork Board Market Update | Bill Even & Joe Kerns

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A Political Strategists Take On Farm Policy | Anne MacMillan

150

Experiencing the Pork Leadership Institute | Phillip Hord & John Wesley Hairr

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The Spanish Market and Consumer Expectations | Oscar Toledano

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The Founding Story of Innovative Heating | Chris Grant

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Semen Collection & Storage | John Quackenbush

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International Market Development | Bill Luckey & Jess Campbell

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Venture Capital & Funding Ideas in Agriculture | David Speller

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Sustainability | Gary Asay & Amy Skoczlas Cole

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Effects of Fostering Strategies on Pig Performance | John Sonderman

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Exploring Sow Mortality | Dr. Clayton Johnson

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China, ASF, and the Future of Pig Production | Dr. John Carr

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Mythbusting 2.0 | Bob Ruth & Heather Hill

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PigEasy’s Founding Story | Dave Klocke

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A State of Corn & Pigs | Dean Meyer

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Labor and Immigration Reform in Agriculture | Kyle Farmer

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Do We Think Pigs Are Happy? | Dr. David Beggs

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Global Affairs In The Swine Industry | Dr. Jim Lowe

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Talkin’ PRRS | Dr. Brandi Burton & Dr. Amanda Reever

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Debunking Myths about Sustainability & Nutrition in Animal Agriculture | Tara Vander Dussen

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Biosecurity Is A Journey | Dr. Derald Holtkamp

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Oops We Did It Again | Joe Kerns

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Digital Farm & Technology Insights | David Speller

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Proposals Impacting Animal Agriculture | Elizabeth Rumley

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Our Great Resignation | Emily Erickson

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The Supreme Court Hearing of Prop 12 | Michael Formica

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Biosecurity Bootstrapped: An Entrepreneurs Journey

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The Creation of Genvax Technologies | Joel Harris

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The Founding Story of Dykhuis Farms | Joseph Dykhuis

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What All Graduating Veterinarians Must Know | Dr. Rebecca Robbins

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Managing the Profitability of Barrows and Gilts | Chris Opschoor

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We Have No Data…We Have No Automation | Andrew McKenzie

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The Past, Present, and Future of Supply Chain and Inflation | Chris DuBois

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Attracting, Engaging, and Retaining a High Performing Team | Shonda Sammons

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We Must Protect Our Pigs | Dr. Jack Shere

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The Producer to Consumer Relationship | Rob Brenneman & Brennan Kelly

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Innovative Thinking: Silicon Valley to the Farm | Steve Lerch

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The Importance of Water Biosecurity | Jesse McCoy

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The Key To Success In Animal Welfare Programs | Jason McAlister

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Providing Real Pork For Everyone | Bill Even & Gene Noem

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The War on African Swine Fever: Part 2 | Dr. Adrian Balaban & PJ Corns

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The War on African Swine Fever: Part 1 | Dr. Adrian Balaban & PJ Corns

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China’s Impact on the US Hog and Pork Markets | Jim Huang

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PigFlow: Empowering Our People With Data | Sarah Ploeg

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The New Hat that Farmers Must Wear | Neil Dudley

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Welfare and Sustainability in Australian Pork Production | Robert van Barneveld

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“Peering” Into The Future Of Agriculture | Terry Canning

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Transforming Education In The Swine Industry | Dr. Márcio Gonçalves

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Modern Consumer Behavior and Why It Matters | Steve Lerch

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A Producer’s Review of the PigFlow Platform | Casey Long, Dustin Coleman, Fred Kuhr, Zenaido Loyola

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The Optimal First Mating of Gilts | Jeff Kayser

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Leadership is a Journey | John Paul Engel

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The Megatrends Shaping the Animal Protein Industry | Aidan Connolly

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It Is The Best Time Ever To Be In Agriculture | Joseph Kerns

202

A Consumers Perspective of Modern Pork Production | Levi Maaia

203

Navigating a Post-Weaning E. Coli Challenge | Dr. Yanbin Shen

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Rebranding an Industry | Brad Zimmerman

205

An Updated Take on Pig Survivability | Ron Ketchem

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Creating A Compelling Brand Message | Chris Westfall

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Creating Good Lactating Sows | Dr. Kiah Berg

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Breaking Down the Silos of the Pork Industry | Dr. Casey Bradley

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Identifying the Best Wean Age for Your Operation | Brady McNeil

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The Pork Industry’s Sustainability Platform | Dr. Brett L. Kaysen

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Agriculture and the Environment | Dr. Patrick Moore

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The Founding Story of Tosh Farms | Mr. Jimmy Tosh

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Modernizing the Way We Learn | Jim Eadie

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A Unique Approach to Creating Value | Josh Rennells

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The PRRS Occurrence in the US Breeding Herd | Dr. Cesar Corzo

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Challenges in Implementing Gilt Management Strategies | Dr. Ashley DeDecker

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What Do We Do With All Of This Data | Dr. Tom Stein

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Leaving No Piglet Behind | Dr. Seth Krantz

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The Implementation and Next Steps of the US Swine Health Improvement Plan | Tyler Holck

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How Technology will Transform the Swine Industry over the Next Decade | Dr. Larry Rueff

221

Driving Strategies to the Slat Level | Barrett Eller

222

The Stories We Tell Ourselves | Vance Crowe

223

Can Animal Agriculture Save the Planet? | Jack Bobo

224

Building and Managing a Diverse Workforce | Dianne Bettin

225

Learning From Our Past to Predict Our Future | Bob Treadway

226

Creating an Irresistible Place to Work | Jeff Monk

227

The Importance of Technology and Communication When Facing Adversity | Dr. Brad Freking

228

The Scientific Impact of Water Quality: Myths & Facts | Andreas Funk

229

The Global and Domestic Demands of Pork | Dr. Chad Stahl

230

The Founding Story of Pillen Family Farms and What Comes Next | Jim Pillen

231

The Pelvic Organ Prolapse | Dr. Jason Ross

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A Planet of Plenty | Dr. Mark Lyons

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Embracing The Future of The Swine Industry | Glenn Stolt

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Early Pig Cares & Colostrum Intake Management | Dr. Kara Stewart

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UK Farropen Wins Innovation of the Year | Matthew Wilkin

236

The Niman Ranch Way | Paul Willis

237

Tips For A Smokin’ Summer | Greg DiLaura

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Selecting and Preparing Gilts for Success | Ron Ketchem

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The Evolution of Electronic Sow Feeding (ESF) and the Dawn of Prop 12 | Robert Drew

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Powering the Future of the Swine Industry | TJ Klith

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Food: The Fantastic and Underutilized Role of Pork | Vivian Howard

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The Importance of Self-Examination of Goals and Processes for Decision-Makers | Jay Goodwin

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Maintaining a Sow’s Condition During Lactation | Todd Heisterkamp

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Chasing Fostering Excellence | Mike Ellis

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2021 Outlook: True vs Truth | Jim Long

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Venture Capital and its Critical Role in Livestock Production and Animal Health | Kevin Lockett

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Equipping the Team for Optimizing Performance | Jon Hoek

248

The Modern Family Farm | Dave DeVries

249

The Lingering Effects of the Covid Pandemic | Drew Mogler

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The Journey of Modernizing Swine Operations | Rebecca Barton

251

The Use of Cooling Pads to Reduce Heat Stress in Sows and Boars | Dr. Allan Schinkel

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Leveraging Technology to Create the Future You Want | Tork & Sawyer Whisler

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EPI Air Technology and Its Impact on the Air Quality of the Pork Industry | Victor Munsen

254

The Role of Joy and Strengths in Company Culture | Tomer Yogev

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The Dawn of Acuity Genetics | Dr. Clint Schwab

256

Discovering Profitability In Various Forms Of Pork Production | Kelly Worthington & Christina Stender

257

Boss Hog: How Leadership and Collaboration Drive Innovation | Wendell H. Murphy

258

COVID – Revealing Who We Are And Where We Want To Be | Dr. Chase Stahl & Mike Wubbena

259

Kansas State Identifies Successful Way To Slow Pig Growth | Dr. Mike Tokach

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How Community Engagement and Education Helped Bring Back the Family Farm | Bob and Kristy Walker

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ASF and Covid’s Impact on Pork Production Around the World | P.J. Corns

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Life as a Pork Producer and Veterinarian During COVID-19 | Dr. Peter Schneider

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The Impact of COVID-19 on the Swine Industry | Dr. Gordon Spronk

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Leveraging Technology and Teamwork to Address Covid-19 | Phillip Hord

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You Can’t Manage What You Don’t Measure | Wesley Lack

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How Engineers Can Help Facilitate Transforming Swine Facilities For The Future | Dr. Tami Brown-Brandl

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Minimizing the Impact of Covid-19 on your Farm and the Current Status of ASF in Europe | Shane McAuliffe

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Impacts on Food Production in a World Plagued by Covid-19 | Kevin Ladwig

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How the Invention of the Knauer Caliper for Sow Body Condition Scoring Transformed Animal Well-Being | Dr. Mark Knauer

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30 Years in the Rear View Mirror and What Lies Ahead | Dr. Tyler Holck