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NPPC Statement on Federal Ruling on USDA’s New Swine Inspection Program

The following statement can be attributed to the National Pork Producers Council:

“We are pleased that the federal judge upheld the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) New Swine Inspection System (NSIS) that incentivizes investment in new technologies while ensuring a safe supply of wholesome American pork. Pork producers use science-based approaches to continuously improve and modernize their practices to ensure product quality and consistency and their workforce’s health and safety.” 

Source : National Pork Producers Council

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InsidePTI | Livestock Manure (Swine Effluent) ? Corn & Soybean

Video: InsidePTI | Livestock Manure (Swine Effluent) ? Corn & Soybean


Here at the PTI Farm, we've always tried to incorporate livestock manure into our fertility program. This past year, we incorporated hog manure for the first time, removing the solids so we could band swine effluent in-furrow. Livestock manure can be a powerful tool if we manage it correctly and use it strategically as part of a nutrient management program. In this video, Jason is sharing what we saw from our first year incorporating swine effluent.