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Deadline Nearing For Custom Rates Survey

The Kansas Department of Agriculture, along with the Land Use Survey Office at Kansas State University, is asking producers, cooperatives and local agribusinesses to participate in the 2024 Kansas Custom Rates Survey. The deadline for participation is April 30.

The purpose of the survey is to collect data on charges for custom work, feed preparation and machinery rental. Whether producers provide custom services or pay for them, knowing accurate, competitive prices is crucial for the sustainability of agricultural operations.

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Season 6, Episode 12: Veterinarians’ Perspectives on Managing Swine Herd Health Across All Phases

Video: Season 6, Episode 12: Veterinarians’ Perspectives on Managing Swine Herd Health Across All Phases

Identifying challenges in swine production and turning them into solutions through research and team development is the focus of this episode. Dr. Christine Mainquist-Whigham of Pillen Family Farms and DNA Genetics shares insights on herd health, biosecurity and trial work to improve pig performance. She also discusses her team’s research philosophy, how they evaluate rate of investment and how they gather feedback from employees to address challenges and maintain herd health across all phases of production. Dr. Carlos Roudergue of Country View Family Farms discusses the growing complexity of swine production, especially as technology increases and employee interaction decreases. He also shares how their workforce is shifting toward more specialized roles to support herd health and efficiency.