Author Archive: Mariah Purcell
What are the three biggest challenges facing the pork industry?
Pork Board CEO Talks About Biggest Threats to Pork Producers By JoAnn Alumbaugh, Editor, PORK Network January 19, 2017 Bill Even, CEO of the National Pork Board is concerned about foreign animal diseases, a disruption in trade, and consumers’ fear of science. Photo by JoAnn Alumbaugh Foreign Animal Diseases A foreign animal disease outbreak would […]
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Genetically Modified Pigs Could Ease Organ Shortage
Researchers breed animals whose organs may be compatible with humans Story written by AMY DOCKSER MARCUS and updated Dec. 1, 2016 There are more than 120,000 people in the U.S. waiting for an organ transplant and not enough donors. The dire shortage has led some researchers to consider an unusual solution: They are breeding genetically modified […]
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Pig Poop to Electricity
North Carolina pigs will help generate electricity DECEMBER 15, 2016 3:37 PM BY JOHN MURAWSKI jmurawski@newsobserver.com A Colorado energy developer broke ground Thursday on a $100 million facility in Duplin County that the company said will be the largest of its type in the nation, and will produce natural gas out of swine waste and other […]
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New Year’s Traditions: Black-eyed Peas, Hog Jowl, and Greens
Do you know why black-eyed peas are lucky on New Year’s Day? As with most superstitions, there are several answers to the question. Typically, the belief that black-eyed peas are a lucky New Year’s meal is especially popular in the south, so it has to do with our history, right? Maybe. Most Southerners will […]
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Employee Spotlight
Tosh Farms would like to introduce its employee spotlight, Robert Neeley. He has been a part of our work family for 6 years. Robert has many roles here as a member of our farm. He is a mechanic, a welder, and works maintenance for the shop floor. He enjoys the challenges from each responsibility and […]
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The Meat Snack Boom of 2017
Meat industry trends to watch for 2017 December 12, 2016 Sam Gazdziak There will be changes, but the outlook seems positive for the meat industry. Trending clean supply chain claims include “environmentally friendly” and “animal welfare.” Regardless of what political turmoil takes place in the country in 2017 and beyond, Americans will continue to […]
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Are you ready for the new VFD rules?
The Final Countdown to Antibiotic Changes. Producers Urged to Take Action Now. Call it a New Year’s resolution or simply starting your 2016 to-do list early, but animal health experts are urging producers to ensure that they’re ready before the Food and Drug Administration’s new antibiotic regulations take effect in January 2017. “If they […]
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Where Does Your Thanksgiving Meal Come From?
Take a closer look at where the staples of the holiday dinner originate — from farms across the country, both large and small By K. Annabelle Smith Turkeys Turkey production in the U.S. is a nearly 5 billion dollar industry—254 million turkeys were produced this year alone in preparation for the big day. But where […]
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Contrary to popular belief, Daylight Saving Time is not for farmers.
8 Things You May Not Know About Daylight Saving Time By Christopher Klein of History.com Springing forward and falling back may seem simple enough, but daylight saving’s history has actually been quite complex—and misconceptions about it persist today. As you prepare to reset your watches, alarms and microwaves, explore eight facts about daylight saving […]
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Employee Spotlight
Tosh Farms wants to introduce you to one of our family members, Crystal Koch. She has been with Tosh Farms for 8 years in the feed mill administrative department. Her main responsibility is feed ordering. It is Crystal’s job to coordinate with barn managers about food requirements and levels. She takes those levels, enters all […]
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