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Farmers are driving Canada’s latest carbon pricing debate
At dawn on an early December day, egg farmer Kurt Siemens puts on his boots and heads to one of three poultry houses on his farm in Ronot, Man. He spends his mornings doing a range of housework and tending to 45,000 laying hens and chicks. De...Read more -
10. Successful agriculture listens to livestock producers and ranchers.
Here are some of the most popular radio programs for livestock farmers and ranchers in 2020. Find what you missed! Position: Deputy Director for Digital and Successful Agriculture. Experience: Natalina Saints Bausch grew up in southeast Iow...Read more -
How a giant poultry complex is affecting agriculture east of Salem
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Water may be presented to pigs through nipple, bowl or trough waterer.
WATER SUPPLY TO PIGS We’re at that time of the year when pigs can be significantly impacted because of the hot weather. These impacts will be even more severe if water becomes restricted. This article has useful information and is a checklist of ‘must dos’ to ensure the quantity and quality of wa...Read more -
How to make your own poultry waterer
Supplies you will need: 1 – Poultry Nipple Waterer 2 – ¾ Inch Schedule 40 PVC (Length to be determine by number of nipples) 3 – ¾ Inch PVC Cap 4 – PVC adapter (3/4 Inch slip to ¾ Inch pipe thread) 5– Brass Swivel GHT Fitting 6 – Rubber tape 7 – PVC Cement 8 – 3/8 Inch Drill Bit 9– PV...Read more -
How to breed and feed the broiler, chicken or duck
The first step is to ensure that each hen has a warm, dry, protected area or nest box in which to lay her eggs. This should be near or on the ground to enable the chicks to get in and out safely. Place some grass in the nest box to keep the eggs clean and warm and prevent cracking. The hen will s...Read more -
Automated feeding trough improves sow health and weaning pig performance
Each day, you navigate the challenges of pig farming – doing more work with seemingly less labor, all while trying to improve pig performance. Being profitable requires you to be efficient, and it starts with taking control of lactating sow feed intake. Here are four reasons to take control of s...Read more