SwineCast 1238, At The Meeting – Surviving Challenging Production Economics – John Schwartz

swinecast on July 1, 2023

Download SwineCast mp3 podcast episode for pork productionSwineCast 1238 Show Notes:

  • Reducing costs and managing capital are key survival strategies during periods of challenging production economics. The ‘At The Meeting‘ team talks with John Schwartz, CEO and President of Schwartz Farms, one of the leading swine production companies in the U.S.
  • Mr. Schwartz provides insights on how to lead during the current downward cycle. He also explains how he survives difficult times while honoring his personal and the company’s values.
  • On ‘At the Meeting’, Honoring Dr. Bob Morrison are Dr. Montserrat Torremorell (College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota), Dr. Gordon Spronk (Pipestone Veterinary Services), and Dr. Tom Wetzell (Swine Veterinary Consultant), and is a podcast sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health USA Inc. In each episode, veterinarians and other swine experts join the podcast to discuss the most recent topics in swine health and production.

SwineCast 1232, At The Meeting – Market Lows Causing Concern – Dr. Steve Meyer

swinecast on May 7, 2023

Download SwineCast mp3 podcast episode for pork productionSwineCast 1232 Show Notes:
  • Dr. Steve Meyer (Lead Economist, Partners for Production Agriculture) joins the At The Meeting team to discuss the outlook for current low pig prices. Lower demand and increasing costs will make 2023 a difficult year, but Meyer says it is important to remember the advantages U.S. pork producers enjoy.
  • On ‘At the Meeting’, Honoring Dr. Bob Morrison are Dr. Montserrat Torremorell (College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota), Dr. Gordon Spronk (Pipestone Veterinary Services), and Dr. Tom Wetzell (Swine Veterinary Consultant), and is a podcast sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health USA Inc. In each episode, veterinarians and other swine experts join the podcast to discuss the most recent topics in swine health and production.

SwineCast 1231, At The Meeting – PRRS Elimination – Next Steps for the U.S. – Dr. Scott Dee and Dr. Reid Philips

swinecast on April 20, 2023

Download SwineCast mp3 podcast episode for pork productionSwineCast 1231 Show Notes:
  • “Doing what we know how to do” is the best next step in efforts to eliminate PRRSv from the U.S. herd. The At The Meeting team presents a clear agenda in its continuing conversation with Dr. Scott Dee (Retired Director of Applied Research, Pipestone Veterinary Services) and Dr. Reid Philips (PRRS technical Brand Manager, Boehringer Ingelheim). The group acknowledges that PRRS elimination won’t be easy or immediately profitable, but a patient, persistent and proactive approach will yield success.
  • On ‘At the Meeting’, Honoring Dr. Bob Morrison are Dr. Montserrat Torremorell (College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota), Dr. Gordon Spronk (Pipestone Veterinary Services), and Dr. Tom Wetzell (Swine Veterinary Consultant), and is a podcast sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health USA Inc. In each episode, veterinarians and other swine experts join the podcast to discuss the most recent topics in swine health and production.

SwineCast 1213, The Squeal On Packing Plant Technology Innovation And Automation

swinecast on October 28, 2022

Download SwineCast mp3 podcast episode for pork productionSwineCast 1213 Show Notes:

  • The Squeal brings insights on technology innovation and transfer into packing plants. Drew Cashman (Fresh Pork Research, Development, and Commercialization Manager, Clemens Food Group) and Brandon Fields (Global Director, Applied Meat Science, PIC) come together to highlight how technology has been applied to reduce labor hours per pound and to create a more uniform and consistent product.

SwineCast 1211, At The Meeting – Are New Harvest Facilities Possible? – Dr. Luke Minion

swinecast on October 17, 2022

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  • Last minute opposition threatens to derail a five-year effort by Wholestone Farms to build a next-generation pig processing plant in Sioux Falls, SD. The producer-owned company is planning a harvest facility that provides economic benefits while bringing producers closer to consumers. The At The Meeting team goes in-depth with Dr. Luke Minion (Chairman Of The Board of Wholestone Farms) to hear the project’s journey to this fall’s ballot decision by Sioux Falls voters.
  • On ‘At the Meeting’, Honoring Dr. Bob Morrison are Dr. Montserrat Torremorell (College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota), Dr. Gordon Spronk (Pipestone Veterinary Services), and Dr. Tom Wetzell (Swine Veterinary Consultant), and is a podcast sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health USA Inc. In each episode, veterinarians and other swine experts join the podcast to discuss the most recent topics in swine health and production.

SwineCast 1208, At The Meeting – Surviving Inflation – Brett Stuart

swinecast on September 8, 2022

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  • Increasing efficiency and productivity are keys to surviving the current inflationary economy–and many producers are well-positioned. The ‘At the Meeting’ team discusses the details with Brett Stuart, a founding partner of Global AgriTrends.
  • On ‘At the Meeting’, Honoring Dr. Bob Morrison are Dr. Montserrat Torremorell (College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota), Dr. Gordon Spronk (Pipestone Veterinary Services), and Dr. Tom Wetzell (Swine Veterinary Consultant), and is a podcast sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health USA Inc. In each episode, veterinarians and other swine experts join the podcast to discuss the most recent topics in swine health and production.

SwineCast 1206, At The Meeting – Early Data On Prop 12 Production – Dr. Evan Koep

swinecast on August 30, 2022

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  • The ATM team digs into preliminary data from one of the nation’s leading swine producers – the Pipestone System – to discover the realities of productivity and costs associated with Prop 12 compliance.
  • Joining the team is Dr. Evan Koep from the Pipestone System, who has analyzed the various production systems used on the company’s partner farms.
  • On ‘At the Meeting’, Honoring Dr. Bob Morrison are Dr. Montserrat Torremorell (College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota), Dr. Gordon Spronk (Pipestone Veterinary Services), and Dr. Tom Wetzell (Swine Veterinary Consultant), and is a podcast sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health USA Inc. In each episode, veterinarians and other swine experts join the podcast to discuss the most recent topics in swine health and production.

SwineCast 1202, At The Meeting – Russian Pig Production Grows

swinecast on July 14, 2022

Download SwineCast mp3 podcast episode for pork productionSwineCast 1202 Show Notes:

  • Economic sanctions have sparked expansion of Russian pork production to the point where export to China is likely. The At the Meeting team learns about Russia’s swine industry with Brad Heron, director of pork operations for Cherkizovo, one of Russia’s leading protein production companies.
  • On ‘At the Meeting’, Honoring Dr. Bob Morrison are Dr. Montserrat Torremorell (College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota), Dr. Gordon Spronk (Pipestone Veterinary Services), and Dr. Tom Wetzell (Swine Veterinary Consultant), and is a podcast sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health USA Inc. In each episode, veterinarians and other swine experts join the podcast to discuss the most recent topics in swine health and production.