When PEDv hit North America in 2013, it had many in the swine industry scratching their heads wondering how and why? For any of you that were listening during your high school history classes, history tends to repeat itself. Dr. Scott Dee with Pipestone Applied Research knew that in order to prevent an infectious disease…
Day: April 13, 2016
Award Highlights
We’ve always been proud of the great group of people working at Pipestone and the farmers we work alongside. It’s hard not to be with some of the outstanding honors they have received lately! Don Buhl – Siehl Prize Dr. Cameron Schmitt – 40 Under 40 Casey Neill – Early Career Agribusiness Award Jon De Jong…
Ventilation Guidelines
With temperatures fluctuating this time of year, ventilation can be tricky business. Here’s some basic guidelines and checklists to keep your pigs healthy and you stress free. Fudamentals Curtain Barn 1. Spread fans 1 degree per 10 CFM and max of…
Focusing on Business Basics Allows Family Farm to Thrive
Focusing on sound business practices and management strategies has allowed the Schwerin family of Wood Lake, Minnesota, to build the foundation for a farm that provides opportunities for family members today and for generations to come. Dave Schwerin started farming with his father, Harlan Schwerin, in 1978. They raised corn and soybeans and had a…