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PRRS has been holding the pork industry hostage for far too long. But new tools are available and it's time to put them to use, says Cara Haden, Pipestone at #ohioporkcongress Ohio Pork FJ_PORK porkbusiness.com/news/hog-produ…

“When we talk about biosecurity, it’s not just at the farm level. We need to think about it from an international travel perspective, too…that we aren’t bringing anything back.” -Patrick Webb, DVM, NationalPork #ohioporkcongress Ohio Pork FJ_PORK

Traceability, biosecurity and surveillance are key to ensure continued and increased pork exports, says NPPC’s Anna Forseth, DVM. #ohioporkcongress Ohio Pork FJ_PORK

“Profitability swings. We can’t set our prices so it’s harder to compete on wages with companies that can!” -Diane Bettin #ohioporkcongress Ohio Pork FJ_PORK

“We all have a role to play in safeguarding the role of animal ag, whether from the farm security angle or public reputation angle.” Hannah Thompson-Weeman #ohioporkcongress Ohio Pork FJ_PORK

"Avoid confrontation and engagement. Answering their questions is not going to change their minds." Hannah Thompson-Weeman in "Safeguarding the Future of Pork" #ohioporkcongress Ohio Pork FJ_PORK

If You’ve Got It, Flaunt It: Meet the Winners of the Best Beards in the Pork Industry porkbusiness.com/news/industry/… FJ_PORK

“Veterinarians need a stronger voice when structural and resource decisions are being made on the farm.” -Derald Holtkamp ISU Vet Med AASV #AASV2024 FJ_PORK

“You always learn something new when someone else gets involved in a disease outbreak investigation.” -Matt Ackerman, Innovative Veterinary Solutions AASV #AASV2024 FJ_PORK

“Everything we do is to incentivize good behaviors.” -Craig Rowles in Biosecurity Ideas from the Egg Industry at #AASV2024 AASV FJ_PORK

“Remodeling an existing farm or building a new farm provide a tremendous opportunity to focus on biosecurity.” -Katie Coleman Iowa Select Farms #AASV2024 AASV FJ_PORK

“We need next-generation traceability. We need to focus on the outcome. We need traceability that is real-time. We need accurate data. It needs to be easy and achievable with existing technology.” -Joel Nerem, DVM #AASV2024 AASV FJ_PORK

“The key to relationships is understanding people. We raise pigs, but we are still in the people business.” Chris Rademacher #AASV2024 AASV FJ_PORK

“We jumped into Prop 12 because the customer asked for it. We aren’t saying it’s good or bad.” -Carlos Roudergue, Country View Family Farm #AASV2024 AASV FJ_PORK

“The treatment plan must be legitimate, complete and reasonable.” -Jason McAlister at Cloverleaf Animal Welfare Systems in Prop 12: What You Need to Know #AASV20204 AASV FJ_PORK

“Those people trees are just not growing anymore. So, when we get talented people who care a lot, we need to put all of our time and effort into those people. Without employees on the farms, we don’t have farms.” -Adam Annegers porkbusiness.com/news/hog-produ… #porkreport FJ_PORK

Catch the latest news from Jennifer Shike, Pork Industry Profitability: How to Set Yourself Up for Success featuring Christine McCracken, animal protein analyst Rabobank F&A @RaboAg as we head to Iowa for the #worldporkexpo #porkproduction #porknews porkbusiness.com/news/industry/…

AM #AgriTalk - Chip Flory and Davis Michaelsen got details of latest Ag Economy Barometer from Dr. James Mintert Purdue Center for Commercial Agriculture including latest on "energy leases" on farmland. Chip and FJ_PORK's Jennifer Shike talked with "barn hero" Summer Doty. agritalk.com

“One thing I know about pig farmers — we support each other.” Lori Stevermer NPPC President kicking off #WPX2024 FJ_PORK #PORKWeek

“My values keep me centered. For example, sometimes you have to use courage to do the right thing even when it’s uncomfortable. It’s a filter and foundation for us.” Patrick Hord at the Leman Swine Conference #lemanswine Ohio Pork