Month: September 2024

Running a family farm comes with unique challenges, especially when managing employee relationships. Whether your team consists of family members or outside hires, selecting the right person within your operation to manage employees is crucial. They do not need know every detail about the operation; in fact, they might not even have farm experience. What…

Ordering feed for your pigs is an essential responsibility on the farm. It may seem straightforward, but it plays a critical role in both the performance of your animals and their overall health. Incorrect feed orders can not only disrupt feeding schedules but also pose serious biosecurity risks. Here are a few tips and tricks…

Do you think you can impact the health of your piglets in the nursery by what the sow is eating at the sow farm? We had the very same question and set out to conduct a research trial to test the idea. If we could improve the health and performance of the pigs in the…

Cathy Bryan is a key figure at PIPESTONE, exemplifying the core value of teamwork through her 26 years of dedicated service as Lab Manager. Her role is crucial in ensuring precision and reliability in the lab’s operations, directly supporting the farmers that PIPESTONE serves.   A path to PIPESTONE Cathy’s career began with a degree…

PIPESTONE proudly collaborates with over 30 owner-operators across 11 different states, many of whom oversee additional drivers under their authority. This cohesive and dedicated team—from logistics coordinators to truckers and high bio-secure trailer washers—each played a crucial role in ensuring the safe and efficient transport of over 8 million wean pigs in 2023. We compiled…