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SwineTime Podcast

Created for individual pork producers, SwineTime, hosted by Pipestone veterinarian Dr. Spencer Wayne, offers swine industry news, advancements in animal care, and tips for boosting productivity.

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Articles

Featuring expert insights on swine health, management, nutrition, business, and research, the articles provide valuable knowledge to help pig farmers enhance their operations and stay ahead in the industry.

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Nutrition

Protecting Sow Herds Through Feed Validation

For years, biosecurity efforts on sow farms have focused on what we can see and control—people, equipment, and airflow. However, research has pointed to a less obvious risk: feed as a potential pathway. Studies have shown that viruses like PRRSv can travel through feed, creating a hidden route into sow farms.
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Beat the Heat: Cooling Strategies for Growing Pigs

Heat stress in growing pigs can begin at temperatures above 70°F, triggering a chain reaction of reduced feed intake, slower growth, poorer feed efficiency, and increased mortality. Because pigs have very few functional sweat glands, even small increases in temperature can have a big impact on their ability to stay cool.
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Customer Stories

We’re proud to work with the dedicated farmers who are the backbone of the swine industry every day. These stories highlight their dedication, passed down through generations, and their unwavering commitment to the future of farming for many more to come.

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A Little Here, A Little There

Building on Faith and Family at JRT Focus Farms. On a quiet stretch of northwest Iowa farmland, the story of JRT Focus Farms wasn’t built all at once. It came together layer by layer—slowly, intentionally, and as a family.
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Deuth Farms: Living the Legacy

In Polo, Illinois, the Deuth family farm has been a fixture since 1902. Today, the farm hums with activity but what drives the operation is a deep love of livestock and a family legacy passed from generation to generation.
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Hansen Farms: Faith, Family & Healthy Pigs

Dan and Bonnie Hansen began farming in Carroll, Nebraska, in 1977 with little more than faith, determination, and a dream. Gradually they built a small but resilient operation that now finishes 26,000 hogs annually, row crops, and even an on-farm feed mill. “We started from scratch,” Dan said. “And we’ve been growing for 40 years—together.
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A Package Deal at Drager Farms

Farming with multiple generations comes with its challenges, but the Drager family of Minnesota Lake, Minnesota, has turned it into one of their greatest strengths. Through decades of hard work, smart decisions, and a shared vision for the future, they’ve built a pig business that grows stronger with each generation.
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Employee Spotlight

Join us in celebrating our team members who consistently embody our core values and are committed to achieving our mission of Helping Farmers.

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Team Members Exemplify Growth

At Pipestone, we live and breathe our core values: Integrity, Caring, Commitment, Growth, and Teamwork. We’re taking a closer look at each value, eploring what they mean to us and how they shape our organization. Our values are the foundation of who we are and how we work together.
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Employee Stories

Team Members Exemplify Commitment

At Pipestone, we live and breathe our core values: Integrity, Caring, Commitment, Growth, and Teamwork. We’re taking a closer look at each value, exploring what they mean to us and how they shape our organization. Our values are the foundation of who we are and how we work together.
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Pipestone Journal

The Pipestone Journal is the premiere pork print journal featuring and serving producers just like you. Released quarterly, the Journal provides top-notch, timely information in the areas of swine health, management, nutrition, and business.

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Pipestone Journal

Summer 2026 – Small Things. Big Impact.

At Pipestone, our mission is to Help Farmers. Sometimes that means solving big, complex challenges. Other times it means identifying the small things that make a real difference. The articles in this Journal explore decisions that can have an outsized influence on health and performance.
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Sustainability Report

Sustainability Report 2025

Honoring generations of agricultural stewardship, Pipestone remains committed to caring for animals, supporting our people, and protecting natural resources—an ongoing journey highlighted in our 2025 Sustainability Report.
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Pipestone Journal

Winter 2026 – Clarity in Chaos

Today’s production environment is filled with variables we can’t control: disease pressure, market volatility, feed risk, labor challenges, and global uncertainty. When stress is high and information is incomplete, chaos can creep in quickly. The operations that perform best aren’t reacting in the moment—they’ve already planned for it.
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Pipestone Journal

Fall 2025 – Future Proof Farming

In agriculture, standing still is not an option. The future belongs to those who adapt and plan with purpose. This edition offers insights to safeguard both animal and long-term facility investments, diversification strategies, as well as addressing more current financial decisions in current feed cost environment.
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