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Swine manure is an economical alternative to commercial fertilizer, especially with ongoing supply chain disruptions. Using manure more strategically this fall can help decrease overall commercial fertilizer costs.
Follow these tips for manure handling safety including air quality, ventilation, warning tags, confined space protocol and fire hazards.
Quarterly or annual maintenance checks support hog facility longevity and can be scheduled with a change of season or pig flow schedule.
Reduce downtime and costly repairs with a monthly facility maintenance strategy. Dispersing tasks across different timelines prevents them from becoming overwhelming.
Focus on maximizing margins with increasing feed prices using these five areas that may involve feed savings.
Read our list of practical steps to add to your weekly checklist to prevent longer term repairs and make overall maintenance easier.
Facilities are the single biggest investment on a hog farm. Use our daily facility maintenance checklist to keep them running effectively and efficiently.
Do you know how much it costs you to produce a pig? Knowing your cost of production is key to maximizing margins and ensuring the financial health of your operation.
Easy steps can yield massive savings for producers.
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