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Check out the 2010 KSU Swine Profitability Conference proceedings.
Click here to listen to Steve Meyer, a featured speaker at the 2010 KSU Swine Profitability Conference, talked to producers about the challenges facing the industry and what the future holds for the U.S. swine industry.
Winter challenges livestock producers, especially one as cold and wet as this one has been. We have research-based tips to help minimize loss and maximize profit, despite the weather.
K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk provides suggestions to help maintain dairy teat condition, care for newborn dairy calves, and get calves off to a good start. K-State livestock specialist Joel DeRouchey advises cow-calf producers about rotating winter feedings sites, for herd health as well as environmental reasons. Check out this publication for more on winter feeding sites and preventing calf scours.
K-State agricultural economist Duane Hundany offers advice to farm families trying to weather the tough economic times. Additional financial help is available through K-State and eXtension, through a series of workshops and online seminars offered in January.
K-State Research and Extension provides a variety of agricultural research and programs, ranging from plant breeding and animal genetics to crop tests and value-added programs. See the latest research-based agricultural information available on our Web sites.