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home phone

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Great Bend

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Tuesday

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Mankato

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Wednesday

7:00-noon

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Glasco

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Thursday

7:00-noon

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home phone

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Manhattan

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Saturday

8:00-noon

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Alta Vista

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Eskridge

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home phone

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316-343-1892

Emporia

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KPPC PIG TALES Vol. 1989. No. 1

Pig Tales

Winter. 1989

Published Quarterly Kansas Pork Producers Council 2601 Farm Bureau Rd.

Manhattan, Kansas 66502

The Official Publication Of The Kansas Pork Producers Council

Member of National Pork Producers Council

We reserve the right to edit or refuse all materials.

EDITOR Mike Jensen, 2601 Farm Bureau Rd. Manhattan, Kansas 66502 Phone (913) 776-0442

CHEF'S PRIME The prime rib for our time is introduced.

MANAGING EDITOR Tim Stroda

PROGRAM DIRECTOR

KANSAS FORK CONGRESS-TRADE SHOW

Linda Pease

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

The annual event was again a success.

Sharon Lindell

PRINTERS

Ag Press, Inc.

KANSAS FORK ALL AMERICAN

1531 Yuma, Manhattan, Kansas 66502

Vinton Visser, Riley, Receives Award.

KPPC OFFICERS Ralph Rindt Herington President-Elect Dennis Hupe Perry Secretary Vic Krainbill

8

President

NATIONAL MEAT MONTH

29

February has again been designated as Meat Month.

Bern

Treasurer

Art Dohi

Sylvan Grove KPPC Director

Tim Rose

Lyons

WORLD FORK EXPO

32

The NPPC trade show extravaganza will be held June 18-20.

National Live Stock & Meat Board Director

Sharon Schwartz Weishington KSU Extension Representative Dr. Jim Nelssen Call Hall, KSU

EXECUTIVE BOARD Washington County Pork Producers Steven Uoyd Palmer Doniphan County Pork Producers

Myron Holder

Jim Jarred

Humboldt

Riley

Dusty Nelson Osbome Pottawatomie County Pork Producers Craig Good Olsburg Pork Producers of Western Kansas

Greg Roberts

Leoti

Waconda Area Swine Producers Tim Porter

Glen Elder

KS PORK COUNCIL WOMEN Billie Swanson

Rt 3, Arkansas City 67005

Treasurer Natl. Director

Commercial

Lorie Jarred

Rt. 1, Humboldt 66748 Sandy Sleichter Rt 4, Abilene 67410 Joyce Blecha Rt 1, Box 5, Munden 66959 Joyce Blecha Rt. 1, Box 5. Munden 66959

Breeders IFC

John Balthrop

12

Cedarwood Farms

IBC

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7

Chester Farms

19

International American Industries

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Good Farms

23

Kansas Ag Network

18

Grecian Farms

27

KPPC Seedstock

11

Don Gronau & Family

22

Mueller Sand & Gravel

22

Galen & Roberta Harms

13

Nutra-Tech Inc.

22

Humbolt Haven Farms

BC

Osborne Industries

10

Price Farms

21

Stutheit Sales & Service

14

Roepke Hog Farms

28

Tandem Products

36

Ron Roth

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Schulz Stock Farm

1

Waconda Area Swine Producers

Secretary

DIRECTORIES

Phillipsburg

Blue Valley Pork Producers Vinton Visser

Vice-President

All American Award at the Kansas Pork Congress-Trade Show.

Leona

Phillips County Pork Producers Merlin Dennis Better Quality Pork Producers

President

About The Cover: Vinton Visser, Riley, received the Kansas Pork

12

19 31

Vigortone Zeitlow Distributing

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Shipley Farm and Livestock

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Sleichter Durocs

29

Terry Thiele

15

Waldo Farms

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From the President's Desk . . .

By Ralph Rindt

and castration of any livestock. What's next? Perhaps minimum requirements for farrowing operations. Legislation like this is being introduced in state legislatures and in Congress every year.

KPPC Resident Fellow Pork Producers:

"Animal rights" or "animal welfare"? To many people, the two phrases may mean the same thing. But in reality they are very separate and distinct terms.

This is no small problem for animal agriculture. These animal rights activists are armed with thousands of dollars. Un-

fortunatelty, their supporters tend to be urban and ignorant of common produc

As pork producers we know the impor tance of animal welfare. Not only do we believe in humane animal care, but we know that it's to our advantage to take good care of our livestock so that we can take the best hogs to market and get the best possible price for our hard work.

That's why we take special measures to ensure that our hogs are healthy. We make sure they are fed the right feeds with the right nutrients. Many of us keep our herds in controlled environments, warm

tion practices.

How do we respond to these chal lenges? First, NPPC, the National Pork Council Women and several state associa

tions joined with other commodity and general farm organizations in the success

Ralph Rindt, Herington, ispresident oftheKansas Pork Producers Council.

in the winter and cool in the summer.

Some people don't have it as good. The welfare of their animals is a top priority to states, and the entire nation. The referen dum would have established a ban on

livestock producers.

In Massachusetts, a referendum ques tion was on the November ballot that

"crating" veal calves and would have re quired that anesthetics be used for such

could have set a precedent for other

procedures as beak trimming, dehorning

ful fight against the Massachusetts refer endum. In addition, producers, as well as NPPC Washington, D.C. staff members, are working to protect our interests every day in the nation's capital.

However, just resisting and being con

stantly on the defensive isn't enough. We must go on the offensive with positive programs that help the uninformed to understand the whys and howsof animal agriculture. We're talking education!!

I'm happyto tell youthatthe KPPC has been hard at work in this area. First, there

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isa new computerbased educational tool for elementary school children. It's called "Animal Agriculture" Farm & FoodBytes.

The program establishes an agricultural theme as it teaches math, language arts, science and social studies. Along with oth

er KS Ag organizations, we are pursuing distribution to 5th & 6th graders across the state.

This acknowledges that education has to start with the young people of our

country. Youngsters need to learn about how and why animals are raised. They need to understand that livestock pro ducers care about their animals and follow humane production practices.

But, this isjust one step in educating the non-agricultural family so they better un derstand the livestock industry and will not be misledby initiatives such as the one in Massachusetts. It's our responsibility, as

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The question of animal welfare and animal rights is a major challenge for the entire agricultural industry. It's time we all pitch in and educate others for the benefit of our industry.

WINTER 1989

lASSICS Producers Introduce an Alternative to Prime Rib — Chefs Prime

CHEF'S-

PRIME The prime rib for our time.

Leave it to Americas progressive pork producers to come up with a lean, but equally delicious, alternative to the standard prime rib — Chefs Prime'", the prime rib of pork.

The idea for development of the boneless two- to four-pound roast was conceived by the industry's Consumer Product Marketing Policy Development Group last April. The National Pork Board contracted with NPPC to develop and market the new cut for 1989 with checkoff funds.

The America's Cut'" — a premium, boneless chop —- was introduced by America's pork producers in 1987 and is now available in over 30,000 supermarkets. Its introduction marked the first time that a commodity group had ever trademarked a standardized cut and marketed it nationally.

Chefs Prime will be introduced during February as a key focus of the pork industry during National Meat Month, according to NPPC Merchandising Director Joe Leathers. Point-ofpurchase materials, package labels with recipes and other promotional materials have been sent to some 10,000 supermarkets accross the nation in preparation for the trademarked roast's February debut. Producers also are encouraged to ask their local supermarkets to carry the new roast.

"Retailers are enthusiastic about the development and introduction of Chefs Prime," Leathers said. "Of the loin, 75% is used for the America's Cut. Since Chefs Prime is cut from

the rib end of the loin or the other 25%, its introduction will help retailers build sales for the entire loin."

During Meat Month and throughout the year. Chefs Prime willbe teamed up with America's Cut under an overall theme, "New Classics." in various retail promotions, according to Leathers.

"Just as America's Cut is a new kind of steak. Chef's Prime is a new kind of prime rib roast,

and offeringconsumers new choices iswhat the NewClassics promotion isallabout." Leathers said. "Chefs Prime is a very affordable prime rib that consumers can enjoy at home — not just on special occasions when dining out."

In the past, consumers have tended to think that preparing a pork roast is difficult and time consuming. Leathers said. "But with minimal preparation time, Chefs Prime roasts in about an hour, providing an elegant and easy entree. And because it's boneless, itcouldn't be easier to carve."

Chefs Prime also fits in with today's consumers from a nutritional aspect, NPPC Consumer Affairs Director Robin Kline said. "With only 208 calories per three-ounce serving. Chefs Prime delivers just what today's health-conscious consumers want — a cut that's high in taste but low in calories," Kline said. "The low-fat profile of Chefs Prime truly makes the prime rib of pork a roast for today" Chefs Prime'" specifications Boneless pork loin rib end — shoulder end break made at about the 3rd rib {or where the longissimus dorsi muscle is equal to or greater than the spinalis dorsi muscle) and continuing until the spinalis dorsi muscle is no longer prevalent (or any point in between).

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Kansas Pork Congress — Trade Show a Success The 1988 Kansas Pork Congress-Trade Show was held in Manhattan, November

15-17, at the Manhattan Holiday InnHolidome. Over 600 participated in the three-day event.

The convention offered producers a mix of the latest industry technology and production information. Over 55 trad^e show exhibitors featured their latest prod ucts, while the Kansas Pork Producers Council showed the many new types of pork promotion presently underway in the swine industry.

On Tuesday, the KPPC Executive Board elected Ralph Rindt, Herington, as

the 1989 KPPC President. Dennis Hupe, Perry, was elected President-Elect.

Ralph Suther, Blaine. Four of the KPPC's county-based area groups — Doniphan, Jewell, Republic and Washington were honored at the meeting by being named KPPC Outstanding Area Groups.

The Promotion Luncheon featured

Charlie Harness speaking on the promo tional programs of the NPPC. The KPPC Promotion Award was presented to corecipients — Linda and Lee Stadel, Man hattan and Sandy and VicKrainbill, Bern.

The program also featured the introduc

Leo Schwartz, Washington, received the KPPC Master Pork Producer award.

The KPPC Allied award was presented to the WIBW Farm Department — Kelly Lenz, Kathy Patton, Paul Pippert and Mark Vail.Jack Lindquist, Douglas Coun ty Extension Specialist, received the KPPC Extenstion award.

The event was once again held in con junction with Kansas State University's

Swine Day. On Thursday, the Swine Day

tion of the 1989 KPPC Promotion Intern,

seminars were held featuring presenta

Sandy Payne, Goddard.

tions on prominent topics in the swine industry. The keynote speaker was John

The KPPC Annual Business Meeting

Marten, staff economist for Farm Journal.

was the main event of the Kansas Pork

Congress, after lengthy debate on pro posed changes in the structure of the organization's "governing body", a nine-

a plan to insure grassroots involvement

On Thursday evening, the trade show exhibitors sponsored several prize draw ings. Farm and Family Insurance Associ ates, Inc., Salina, sponsored two family

Communications at the National Pork Producers Council. The talk informed

and fair representation.

trips to Colorado.

producers on ways to effectively work

The producer delegate body also voted to adopt a corporate farming policy which instructs the KPPC to monitor legislative developments and inform the member ship in order to allow individuals to ex press their views openly.

On Tuesday evening, a pork industry seminar featured an entertaining presen tation by Charlie Harness, Director of

with the media.

A full day of activities began on

Wednesday with the Opening Ceremo nies festivities followed by the Kansas

member task force was selected to devise

Pork Producers Council's Board of Direc

tors meeting. The meeting featured the election of three new KPPC Executive

Board members — Merlin Dennis, Phi-

llipsburg, Jim Jarred, Humboldt and

Several KPPC Awards were presented during the meeting to outstanding suppor ters of the organization and the swine industry.

The KPPC Annual Banquet brought the convention to a close. The program featured the naming of Vinton Visser,

Riley, as the Kansas Pork All-American.

The award recognizes an outstanding young pork producer who has established himself as a business and community leader. The banquet's feature speaker was Ron Wilson, Vice President of Public Af fairs, Farm Credit Bank of Wichita.

The Kansas Pork Producers Council and Kansas Pork Council Women would like to express their appreciation to

the following companies and producers for their donations to the 1988 Kansas Pork Congress-TVade Show.

Farm Credit Services

Family TYip to Colorado Farm & Family Insurance Associates, Inc.

Executive Hospitality Farm & Family Insurance Associates, Inc.

Farm & Family Insurance Associates, Inc.

KPPC Executive Dinner

Swine Day Coffee and Donuts Osborne Industries

Directors Hospitality TUCO — Division of the Upjohn Company Custom Ag Products Snack-A-Rama Snacks

Grass & Grain

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Farmers Hybrid Shipley Farm and Livestock

Kansas Seedstock Committee

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New Executive Board Members

Ralph Suther Ralph Suther, Blaine, has been active in area group work since the Pottawatomie County Pork Producers was formed.

Jim Jarred

Jim Jarred, Humboldt, operates a 60sow farrow-to-finish unit along with about 500 acres of cropland.

He has served as president and director of the Better Quality Pork Producers. Jar red is currently beginning his second term

Merlin Dennis

Merlin Dennis, Phillipsburg, sees the KPPC as the producers' voice within the

unit. Their cropping operation consists of

industry and with the general public.

"There are many issues facing the pork industry which may have a direct effect on the individual producer." he said. Just a

on the KPPC Executive Board.

about 2.500 acres.

few of these issues include animal welfare,

"Pork producers need to stay informed on the many issues which may have an effect on them throughout the industry." he said. "The KPPC needs to keep a constant watch for problems such as the

Suther believes promotion is still the major benefit the KPPC has to offer pork

groundwater, drug-use laws and food safety, Dennis added.

Through the Pork Council, producers can stand united to face any new prob

to sell and the Pork Council has been a

lems that are on the horizon, he said,

drug residue issue and pass that informa tion along to the producer.

good vehicle to answer any negative charges, he added.

"We've come a long way, but there's still a great amount of work to be done," Suther said. That's the reason we'll always need new ideas from new people, he

"The KPPC needs to stay on top of these issues and do its best to protect the

Suther is in partnership with two sons in a 220-sow commercial farrow-to-finish

producers.

Our industry has many positive points

Jarred also sees information as the key to defending against the animal welfare issue.

"This issue may never materialize, but it has the potential to change many of our production methods." he said. Some of these include the types of buildings we can utilize, farrowing equipment and even how we administer drugs, Jarred added.

"1believe the pork producer will be able to adapt to any changes brought on by the animal welfare movement; but through the strength of the Pork Council, hope fully, much of the initial impact can be avoided," he added.

added.

Suther believes the KPPC leadership

needs to keep producers informed about industry news, ask for ideas on solving problems and listen to everyone.

"1 hope producers will always believe that they can talk to the leadership of this organization about the issues of the day," Suther said. "We need to work harder to

make producers believe they are a part of this organization."

well-being of the state's pork producers." he added.

Dennis also believes promotion will be come even more important in the future.

"We have a good product, new we must look for new marketing ideas to keep the consumer informed and interested," he said.

Dennis is involved in a family corpora tion called Premium Pork. The operation consists of a 400-sow farrow-to-finish unit

along with about 400 acres of cropland.

He has been active in the Phillips Coun ty Pork Producers since the group was formed.

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Vinton Visser, Riley, Receives Award Vinton Visser. Riley, has been named the 1988 Kansas Pork Ail-American. Vis

ser. 36. was honored during the Kansas Pork Congress-Trade Show.

Kansas Pork Ail-American is the highest achievement award given by the Kansas Pork Producers Council to producers bet ween the ages of 25 and 40.

The award acknowledges outstanding young pork producers who have estab

Visser manages a 130-sow farrow-tofinish unit which is part of a family-owned corporation involving his brother and fa

is to oversee the facilities, management and recordkeeping of the herd.

ther.

The Visser hog operation averaged 8.7 weaned pigs per litter or about 18.5 pigs per sow year in 1987. Breeding boars are rotated twice daily and sows are bred in open pens. The replacement gilts, marked at weaning, are from the best-producing sows. Maternal boars are used to produce the replacement giltsand meat-type boars

The operation also includes about 1600 acres of cropland and a cattle program which backgrounds and finishes about

500 head of steers annually.

Visser entered into the corporation after obtaining a degree in Animal Science from Kansas State University in 1974.

are used for terminal crosses.

lished themselves as business and com

munity leaders.

As the hog operations manager, his job

Sanitation is achieved by an all-in. all-

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Vinton Wsser, ffi/ey, takes a look through the operation's 500-heacl finishing unit.

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out system in the farrowing rooms and the hot and cold nurseries. New boars from

performance-tested herds are the only new animals allowed in the herd.

The climate-controlled farrowing unit features raised farrowing crates with woven wire flooring over gutters that flush into a lagoon waste system.

The hot and cold nurseries are attached

to the farrowing house. The hot nurseries are elevated woven wire over a flush gut ter and the cold nurseries have an openflush gutter and self-feeders that are filled with an overhead auger system.

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Hogs are moved to a 500-head, mod ified open-front finishing unit at about 60 pounds. The curtain and the sprinkler systems are themostatically-controlled.

This building also has overhead auger and flush gutter systems. Overflow pigs are finished on dirt lots.

Marketing of the hogs is done weekly and they consistently weight 225-230 pounds in 160-180days. Most of the mar

Vinton and his wife. Karen, receive the au;ard from Dennis Hensle^. Fermenta Animal Health.

ket animals are sold grade and yield with

nearly 100 perent grading 1 and 2.

Visser's recordkeeping is currently be ing done on a home computer which holds the herds individual sow and mar

ket hog histories.

"Working with hogs is not always enjoy able." he said. "But, seeing healthy, grow ing pigs tiiroughout the operation makes up for much of their contrary nature."

As a past president and director of the Blue Valley Pork Producers. Visserand his wife. Karen, have been very active in the organization's pork promotions.

"Even though I have the check for the hogs in my hand, the marketing process isn't finished yet." he said. The competi tion for the consumer's food dollar is get

ting rougher every day. Visser said.

The Pork Council gives the pork indus try marketing clout through the advertis ing and promotion programs that individual producers could never achieve, he added.

Visser also views the area group and state meetings as a release from his every day pressures.

"1 enjoy associating with other pork producers." he said. The meetings give us a chance to share ideas about our opera

tions. agriculture in general or just visit, he said.

The Vissers and their children: Lance.

5; Justin, 2; Brita Lena, 1: and Todd. a new-born, are also involved in several community organizations.

As the Kansas Pork Ail-American. Vis

ser will receive an expense-paid trip, sponsored by Fermenta Animal Health, for two persons to the World Pork Expo to be held in Springfield. Illinois,June 18-20.

WINTER 1989

Visser checks through the farm's farrowing rooms.

KPPC Awards Master Pork Producer Leo Schwartz, Washington, has spent a lifetimededicated to the swine industry. In

ington, D.C. to talk about the swine indus try with national Legislators.

recognition of that dedication, he received

Leo and his wife, Sharon, own and

the KPPC Master Pork Producer Award

operate a 250-sow, commercial farrow-tofinish hog farm with the help of their son.

during the Kansas Pork Congress — Trade

excellent swine program which produces

Douglas.

Leo has kept a closed herd except for purchasing boars from outside the herd.

All breeding stock are kept in dirt lots with the farrowing and finishing hogs being kept in confinement.

Their farm's computerized records show that their average of pigs weaned

high-quality pork in an economical man ner. The producer must also have exhib

months of 1988. The farm's recordkeep-

Show.

Selection of the Master Pork Producer

Award is made by the KPPC Executive Board, with primary consideration given to a written narrative on the applicant's operation.

A Master Pork Producer must have an

ited an interest and participation in KPPC activities and promotions.

As a past president of the Washington County Pork Producers and the KPPC, Schwartz, has been very active in the Kansas pork industry. He has spent many hours attending committee meetings, working in promotion booths and cooking porkburgers. He has also joined fellow pork producers on several trips to Wash

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Leo credits his success to continually

making improvements, he said. Whether the change is in the hogs he buys for replacement boars, in feeds to improve efficiency or management decisionsin the farrowing house, Leo believesin trying to raise and sell lean pork as efficiently as possible.

Leo Schwartz, Washington, receives his award.

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Swine Promotion Award was presented to co-recipients at the Kansas Pork Congress — Trade Show.

Sandy and Vic Krainbill, Bern, and Lin da and Lee Stadel, Manhattan, were pre sented with plaques during the KPPC Promotion Luncheon on Wednesday.

The award recognizes producers who make an outstanding contribution to the organization's promotion effort through out the year.

The Krainbills were nominated by the Doniphan and Washington County Pork Producers. They have been active on the state and county levels of promotion.

Sandy is currently the chairman of the

Vic and Sandv Krainbill. Bern, accept the KPPC Promotion Award

KPPC Promotion Committee.

The Stadels were nominated by the Blue Valley Pork Producers. The couple has been involved in many promotions in Riley County and across the state.

Both couples have given a great amount of time to making the Kansas State Fair a successful KPPC promotion.

They have also spent many hours working in promotional booths and cooking porkburgers and pork chops.

Lee and Linda Stade/, Manhattan, receive the KPPC Promo tion Award.

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The award recognizes allied industry personnel who have provided outstand ing support to the Kansas pork industry, Kelly Lenz. Kathy Patton, Mark Vail and Paul Pippert. WIBW's farm team, have been instrumental in keeping pork pro ducers informed on the key issues. They

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Kathy Patton accepted the award which was presented at the KPPC Annual Busi ness Meeting. Wednesday. WIBW was nominated for the award by the Washing ton County Pork Producers.

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Lindquist was presented with a plaque in recognition of the honor during the KPPC Annual Business Meeting at the recent Kansas Pork Congress — Trade Show in Manhattan.

The award is given annually to honor outstanding service to the Kansas swine

industry. Lindquist was nominated for the

award by the Douglas County Pork Pro ducers.

He has assisted with many of the group's activities and promotions includ ing cooking porkburgers at several local events. He also helped coordinate a pork chop lunch for the members of the media attending the basketball and football

games between the University of Kansas and Kansas State University in Lawrence.

Lindquist was instrumental in incor

Jack Lindquist receives the KPPC Extension Service Award.

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WINTER 1989

KPPC

Annual Meeting

to Producers" film, outlining programs be ing carried out by the state and National Pork Producers Councils.

Secretary Dennis Hupe presented

the yearstandand be recognized.

Steve Lloydpresented the Constitution and By-Laws Committee Report. Dennis Hupe presented the update on the Pseu-

November 16,1988

awards to the 1988 award winners. The

dorabies Eradication program in the state.

Manhattan Holiday Inn Holidome

Allied Industry Award was presented to the WIBW Farm News Department. Kathy Patton accepted the award for WIBW.

He noted that the Kansas program had taken effect September 27th. and was working well by this point.

Ralph Rindt presented an update of the Animal Welfare Committee. He noted that

Manhattan. KS

Meeting was called to order by Presi dent Tim Rose at 2:36 p.m. Secretary Dennis Hupe presented that the minutes

The Extension Award winner was Jack

OFFICER REPORTS: Tim Rose pre

Lindquist from Douglas County. The Master Pork Producer Award was pre sented to Leo Schwartz of Washington, Kansas. A special recognition plaque was also given to the Referendum Committee, who was responsible for the passage of the referendum in Kansas. Myron Holder

sented the President's Report. He intro-

of Leona accepted the award on behalf of

CONSTITUTIONAL AMEND

duccd Elaine Fulton, registered parlimentarian. Tim Rose then presented

the Referendum Committee.

MENTS:

of the 1987 Annual Meeting had been printed in Pig-TalesMagazine. Tim Porter moved the minutes be approved as print ed in Pig-Tales Magazine. Art Dohl sec onded the motion. Motion passed,

the action that the Executive Board had

taken the previous day regarding the cor porate farming policy. He indicated that

the Executive Board hadapproved a poli cy stand whereas the KPPC would moni

tor the corporate farming issueand inform itsmembers regardingany developments, but would not take a stand on one side of the issue or the other.

President-elect Ralph Rindt introduced several guests who were present, includ

ing Charlie Harness, director of industry communications with National Pork Pro

ducers Council, and Jim Meimann. NPPC

director of policy development. Jim Meimann then showed the "1988 Report

the KPPC was working in coalition with a

group of Kansas farm organizations, and being responsive to animal rightsactivists

NEW BUSINESS: Tim Rose opened the meeting to new business. The follow

ing were on the agenda for new business1) KPPC 30-day Notice; also.

Area Group dues requirement

Art Dohl. treasurer, presented the 1989 KPPC Budget. The budget had previously been approved at the Executive Board meeting, and was presented at the Annual Meeting for the information of those pre sent. Art also introduced Virgil Rosendale.

be deleted.

2) Republic County Pork Pro ducers proposed constitution al changes.

Tim Rose noted that all other

chairman of the National Pork Board. Vir

gil reviewed the role of the National Pork Board in the stewardship of the checkoff

subsequent constitutional changes

dollars.

they are similar to the Republic

COMMITTEE REPORTS: President Tim Rose noted that all committee min utes were in the Committee Minute book

County constitutional amend

would be deleted in view of the fact

ments.

3) Constitutional amendment

from Rick Pierson concerning

located at the registration desk, and was open for examination by anyone. Tim also asked that all persons who had served

voting by published ballot.

4) Constitutional amendment

by Amos Blecha concerning

as volunteer committee members during

election of officers and direc

tors by the board of directors body.

ROEPKE HOG FARM

NPPC RESOLUTIONS:

1) Sharon Schwartz — NPPC resolution concerning PIG di rectorship.

Duroc and Yorkshire Boars, Gilts and Crossbred Gilts

KPPC RESOLUTIONS:

1) Resolution from the Constitu

tion and By-Laws Committee

Area Groups Honored by Pork Council The Kansas Pork Producers Council

honored four area groups, the countybased affiliates of the KPPC. for outstand

ing industry involvement during 1988.

Representatives of the four groups

wererecognized during the KPPC Annual Meeting at the Kansas Pork Congress-

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KPPC President Tim Rose, Lyons, pre sented the Area Group Awards to Don-

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Breeding Stock also available from Yorkshire 6BA 7 — Ben

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The four counties were awarded the KPPC's Outstanding Area Group Award.

The awards are given according to the

number of points earned throughout the

year. The points are awarded for group participation, membership, promotions, sponsored activities and other considera tions.

KPPC PIG TALES

concerning establishment of a task force to study constitu tional changes, 2) Resolution by Steve Lloyd concerning a "monitor and in form" policy on corporate farming.

3) Resolution from Neosho County concerning opposi

tion to corporate farming.

President Tim Rose reviewed the rules

for discussion. He noted that participants must step to the microphone and identify themselves prior to speaking to the issue.

Fulton indicated that because several con

stitutional amendments had been pre

sented as a group, they would all be voted on in one vote unless there was opposition

to that. Gary Seibert called for a division of the question at hand, and that each one of the individual amendments being pro

to select the six.

of nine people with six elected from the floor and three appointed by the presi

The Credentials Committee reported that 236 voting members were present, which would require 158 of those present to constitute a two-thirds majority.

dent. Motion was seconded by Leon

tion passed with a voice vote.

Leon Dunn moved that all voting be done by ballot and counted by a commit tee of three nominated and elected by that body. Motion was seconded by Byron De Freise. Motion failed.

Debate was then opened concerning the constitutional changes presented by Republic County Pork Producers. Elaine

Rose indicated to the group that it might be wise to increase the charge of the

posed changes. After more discusstion, John Balthrop moved the proposed

placed upon speakers unless it becomes mandatory due to time restrictions.

for discussion on the first resolution con

Larkins. Leo Schwartz, Rick Pierson. Tim

committee and have them review all of the

amendments be referred to a committee

cerning 30-days notice and deletion of area group dues requirement. This resolu

ter, Rabern Nelson, Vaughn Woolf. Art Dohl. Steve Lloyd. Tim Rose. Brent

posed by Republic County be voted on individually. After more discussion. Art Dohl called for the question. The division of the question motion failed.

Discussion went back to the entire pro

He noted that there would be no time limit

President Rose then opened the floor

then opened. Those nominated were; John Balthrop, Vinton Visser. Wayne Wal

Dunn. Raymond Schmitz moved to amend John Balthrop's motion request

ing that the report be presented back within 90 days. Mark Rosur seconded.

Motion failed.

Elaine Fulton pointed out that in order to elect the six committee members from the floor, the vote would have to continue

until six had all received a majority vote, unless the rules were suspended. Merlin Dennis moved to suspend the rules and select the top six vote recipients. Steve Lloyd seconded, and motion passed.

Steve Lloyd called for the question on voting to refer the amendments to com mittee. Motion passed. Nominations were

purposed changes as well. Art Dohl moved that all other changes be refered as well. Amos Blecha seconded. Motion car

ried. Voting was then done by ballot vote Sharon Schwartz presented the NPPC resolution concerning PIG directorship.

Motion passed.

The KPPC resolution concerning mon itoring the corporate issue and informing membership from Steve Lloyd was then discussed. The motion passed.

Due to the contradictory nature of the previous KPPC resolutions, the Neosho County resolution was deleted.

The credentials committee then report ed the results of the elected members to the Constitutional Task Force. Those elec

ted were: John Balthrop. Vinton Visser, Wayne Walter.Steve Lloyd. Tim Rose and Leo Schwartz.

The meeting was adjourned at 6:05 p.m.

Respectfully submitted, Mike Jensen. Executive Vice President

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Kansas Pork Congress-Trade Show In Review . . .

m

Paul Pippert, WIBW. gives tips on working with the media during the Pork Industr]; Seminar.

Ralph Rindt, Herington. speaking at the Annual Banquet.

i

Dennis Hensley, Fermenta Animal Health, works the Wheelof Fortune at the KPPC Casino Night

Leo Schwartz. Washington, makes a point at the KPPC Annual Meeting.

Amos Blecha. Munden. speaks during the KPPC annual meeting.

KPPC PIG TALES

Raebum Nelson. Chanute, along with Jim and Lori Janed, Humboldt, listen during the Pork Industry; Seminar.

Virgil Rosendale, President of the National Pork Board, explains the industry's checkoff-funded programs during the KPPC Annual Meeting.

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h 1 John Rupright. Farm and Family Insurance Associates, presents trip passes to drawing winners, Galen and Roberta Harms, Whitewater.

KPPC members try their "luck" at the KPPC Casino Night.

Y

Dr. John F. Marten, staff economist for Farm Journal

Over 50 exhibitors gave producers a first-hand look at new products and services during the Trade

magazine was the speaker during the Swine Day actiuities.

Show.

WINTER 1989

ROSE'S REMARKS The Rest of the (Audit) Story

By Tim Rose, NPPC Director The results of a recent audit by the USDAs Office of Inspector General cre ated something of a stir in a few agricul ture publications, and undoubtedly a certain amount of apprehension among some pork producers. I'd like to give the audit and its results a little perspective.

The audit was actually conducted last

financial support of the publication had been done with the full knowledge of the USDA's Agriculture Marketing Service (AMS), which has the full-time respon sibility of monitoring the 100% pork pro ducers checkoff. AMS clearly thought there was nothing wrong with the ar rangement, but the auditors felt there was too much coverage of NPPC's legislative

March but the results weren't released

lobbying activities in the publication.

until November. The rather cursory audit did not come as a surprise. It was the first of many that will be conducted from time

Report as a lobbying tool.

NPPC contends it has never used Pork

The Pork Board and the NPPC. while

they do not agree with all the audit's find ings, did not believe it was worth eliminat ing Pork Report as a source of industry information to some 140,000 pork pro ducers. So, they have agreed to make some changes in the Pork Report's edi torial content to make it acceptable to the auditors. The changes will probably not be evident to most of Pork Report's regu lar readers. Most of it simply involves a change in writing style. However, some of the more detailed stories on legislative matters and issues important to producers

to time on the books of the National Pork

Board, the National Fork Producers Council, the state producer associations and any organization that is involved in the expenditure of producer checkoff money. We all knew such audits would occur when the Pork Act was passed.

While the initial audit's conclusions

were generally satisfactory, we were all surprised that some questions were raised about the propriety of the Pork Board paying for a portion of the publication and distribution of NPPC's Pork Report. The

may have to be distributed in some other way by NPPC in the future, using noncheckoff funds. Various alternatives are now under consideration.

While the audit results did not justify some of the "sky is falling" headlines a few publications gave it, it did provide all of us involved in spending checkoff funds, in cluding the state associations, a little warn ing that we had better take a long, hard look at any publications we may be dis tributing to make sure they do not contain anything that could be construed as lobbying.

While some of us may not like the idea of government auditors telling us what subjects we can and cannot talk about in our publications, it is the price we may have to pay to accommodate the overall positive aspects of the 100% checkoff to the pork industry. We will simply have to use a little creative initiative to come up with sufficient non-checkoff funds to tell

producers "the rest of the (legislative) story", on a national and state level.

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Consumer demand for pork was up 3% in 1987 and another 3% in 1988. This

increase is incredible and three years ago there were many in the livestock and meat industry who said it was impossible.

Impossible it would have been without

all segments of the pork industry pulling

completed at the University of Missouri.

The research extensively tested pork for flavor, nutrient retention, fat and choles terol content and visual appeal. A con sumer panel was used to taste test while

This particular research addresses the consumers concerns about food safety and pork and in the end influences the demand for pork.

laboratory analysis determined nutrient retention. From these findings and input

the year 1989 if we were to hope to increase the demand for pork another 3%. But with all segments of the industry cooperating and working together to build programs that are effective, we will have a positive effect in building demand.

together as a team to make sure that programs funded by our check-off dollars

from the NPPC, USDA and other organi zations, the pork industry will work to establish "new" uniform cooking recom

were efficient and effective.

mendations for consumers.

We may have a real challenge ahead in

The bold promotion campaign "Pork and Other White Meat has shown that

consumer attitudes about fresh pork can be influenced. However, there have been many other programs that have influ enced consumers.

The Meat Board programs have tar geted the researchers, health care profes sionals, educators, media, food professionals, retailers, as well as market ing professionals. Through these thought leaders the pork industry has influenced our ultimate target — the consumer.

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Hildegard Heymann, Ph.D.. recently completed an extensive research project at the University of Missouri examining various cooking methods and tempera tures for fresh pork roasts and chops. She presented preliminary findings to the Pork Industry Group, a division of the National

ture. but they had reservations about eat ing pork with a pink color," Heymann

According to Janet C. Williams, Ph.D., R.D., associate director of product devel opment at the Meat Board, the pork in dustry may need to make separate

and is currently completing further eval

America's Cut." Williams said.

kit called, "Alternatives," that gives recipes and nutritional facts about processed

National Pork Producers Council. USDA

and other organizations, the pork industry

meats.

will work to establish uniform cooking recommendations for consumers.

terol content. A consumer panel tastetested the roasts and chops for flavor and visual appeal.

The Pork Industry Group of the Meat Board conducts demand-building pro grams in nutrition and product development/meat science research, edu

"Interestingly, we found that many of

tians to learn more from an informational

From these findings, plus input from the

termine nutrient retention, fat and choles

the consumer panel members liked the pork cooked to a lower internal tempera

According to the Readex research firm, the processed meats ad was read, remem bered and inspired an impression from 46 percent of the survey respondents. A total of 55 ads were scored, with the processed meats ad tying for fourth place.

The advertising campaign positions processed meats as part of a varied and balanced diet. The campaign invites dieti

"A uniform cooking temperature for all pork may do some products an injustice by either overcooking or undercooking.

For example, it would be difficult to come

up with the same recommendation for cooking a bone-in pork roast and an

flect the pork available to consumers to day. roasts and chops from 100 hogs were tested. Laboratory tests were used to de

Association.

recommendations for individual cuts.

Live Stock and Meat Board, in December uation of the results.

To ensure that the research results re

Dietitians read and remember the Meat

Board's processed meats advertising, ranking it fourth in the yearly readership survey of Journal oj the American Dietetic

said.

The advertising campaign is funded by pork. beef, lamb and veal checkoff dol lars. as well as packer and processor in vestments. Programs in education and media public relations are also conducted for processed meats at the Meat Board,

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by producer checkoff dollars.

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Sherman

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KWBW/KHUT(FM)

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Lamed

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Liberal

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Newton

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Harvey

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Osage City

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WINTER 1989

KPPC BREEDERS' DIRECTORY The Breeders' Directory is now a regular feature of "Pig Tales." Withthe Directory, we will maintain a more accurate listing of breeders in our state. If you wish to be listed in the Directory, contact the Managing Editor, KPPC, 2601 Farm Bureau Road, Manhattan, KS 66502, or phone (913) 776-0442.

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Grecian Farms

"Durocs with the Basics"

Wreath Farms Box 159, Belleville, KS 66935 79 PR

RR 1, Box 17, Palco, KS 67657

Ph. (913) 737-5421 or 5425

"Profitable, High Quality Seedstock"

Waldo Farms

Ph. (913) 527-2428

Boars and Gilts For Sale Today George C. Wreath

Waldo Farms Rt. 1, DeWitt, NE 68341 Ph. (402) 683-5225

Rt. 1, DeWitt, NE 68341 Ph. (402) 683-5225 Max Waldo

SPF Performance-Tested Breeds and Crosses

Max Waldo

SPF Performance-Tested Breeds and Crosses

For a breeder's directory. Contact Mrs. Phil Adrian, Kansas SPF Association,

HAMPSHIRE Galen & Roberta Harms RR 1, Box 60, Whitewater, KS 67154 Ph. (316) 799-2382

"Unpampered Breeders â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Naturally Happy"

Moundridge, KS 67107 Ph. (316) 345-8404

YORK Grecian Farms RR 1, Box 17, Palco, KS 67657 Ph. (913) 737-5421 or 5425

"Profitable, High Quality Seedstock"

Price Farms R.R. 2, Box 182, Fair Play, MO 65649

Chester Farms

Ph. (417) 276-3872 Steve & Kem

Large Numbers of Y x CW F-1 Open Gilts Available Monthly

Don Gronau & Family RR 4, Box 50, Newton, KS 67114 Ph. (316) 283-6310

Hogs That Grow Now

Box 265, Glade, KS 67639 Ph. (913) 543-5592

Contact Us For Your Breeding Stock Needs

Double I Hog Farm Jerrel and Joseph Blake 18050 Hwy 89, Holly, CO 81047 Ph. 719-537-6766

Ron Roth RR.2, Green, KS 67447

YORKSHIRE

Area Code 913

Home: 944-3329 Farm: 944-3474 Performance with Confinement

Shipley Farm & Livestock RR. 1, Esbon, KS 66941

Area Code 913

Melvin: 725-6655

Gary: 725-6785

Lyle: 725-3131 "Hampshire With Figures"

Thiele Pig Ranch

Superior Quality, Proven Genetics, Tested, to Fill Your Breeding Stock Needs.

Good Farms RR 1. Olsburg, KS 66520 Ph. (913) 468-3613, Craig Good

"Healthy, Performance Tested Seedstock"

Don Gronau & Family RR 4, Box 50, Newton, KS 67114 Ph. (316) 283-6310

Hogs That Grow Now

Humbolt Haven Farm

R.R. 2, Norton, KS 67654 Ph. (913) 877-2943

Fred Germann, Dwight, KS 66849

THE BEST IN THE WEST

Ph. (913) 238-4382

HYBRID BLACK TIGERS Grecian Farms RR 1, Box 17, Palco, KS 67657 WINTER 1989

"Healthy, Productive Breeding Stock"

Shipley Farm & Livestock RR 1, Esbon, KS 66941

Area Code 913

Melvin: 725-6655 Lyle: 725-3131

Gary: 725-6785

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Waldo Farms

John W. Riffey

Rt. 1. DeWitt. NE 68341 Ph. (402) 683-5225

RR 2, Westphalia. KS 66093 Ph. (913) 489-2517; 30 P.R.

Max Waldo

Performance Proven Genetics

SPF Performance-Tested Breeds and Crosses

RED WADDLE

Roepke Hog Farms

Douglas & Virginia Cox

RR 1. Box 73. Waterville. KS 66548

Rt. 1. Manhattan. KS 66502 Ph. (913) 539-1564

Ph. (913) 785-2766

Gail A. Roepke

"A Breed Recovered From the Past"

Ron Roth RR.2. Green. KS 67447

Lone Pine Farm

Area Code 913

Home: 944-3329 Farm: 944-3474 Performance with Confinement

Box 61. Hunter. KS 67452 Ph. (913) 529-3765

If your name was listed here, producers would know you have purebred seedstock for sale.

Pork Nutrition Ad

Scores High with

Barrow Futurity The Kansas Sate PairiBarrow Futurity is des{ÂŁ|ned to ^ve producers a chance to See how'their hogs match up against those lihom ^o^ the state. The show's carcass information, Slong with the rate of gain,

arc useful tools in setting goals for the

pr<^ucer.

For more information on the date and

fime of the show and the cutoff on the

ferrowihg datOi contact your County Extenglpn/fgent EhMes of barrows are due by May 1,

Dietitians The overcill judging will be based on: weight per day of age 40% b. .%muscle (NPPC procedure)40%

eL c.

live placing

20%

Overall index awards for Class 910 will

be made by the State Fair. The nomina tion entry monies will be prorated out over ten places starting at $35 for first The three divisionsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;gain, carcass and live have awards of $20 for first prorated down several places. Plaques and ribbons will also be presented.

1089; Producers may nominate up to ten The pigs must be nomihated while still on the s<c^and earmarkedv weighed and identified with a tattoo or ear tag by or in

tiie .presenee of your County Intension April 30,1989. Theprodueer maychoose to use 4^H approved car tags (AlURex) for his own convenience at addition cost. The

barrows will be shown in a special class

010 for "on'-foof judging.

All barrows will be slaughtered follow ing. Ih/e judging for the ebllfection of car cass data;

that pork nutritional advertising ranks high among dietitians.

Of the advertisements tested during the

study, the pork ad ranked seventh, with 33 percent of the respondents citing the ad as one that they had read, remembered and formulated an opinion about.

Health care professionals are targeted with an advertising campaign positioning pork as part of fat, cholesterol and sodium restricted diets. The campaign, consisting of three ads and an information kit called

barrpiwS and show no mpre than three at

ifeef^r.

Agncultuial Ageht The deadline for making nominations is

A recent survey for Journal of the American Dietetic Association showed

Here's How To Get Your Barrows En tered:

1. Contact your County ExtensionAgri culturalAgentforfurtherdetails and entry forms.

2. Have the County Extension Agent Weigh and tattoo or car tag your pig(s).

3. Send entry to Dave Schafer, Weber

Hall, kSU, Manhattan, KS 66506, byMay 1,1988.

"Tasteful Ideas," is funded by checkoff dollars and managed by the Pork Industry Group.

From research completed in July for the Pork Industry Group, it appears that dieti tians' attitudes about pork are improving.

Two-thirds of the dietitians takingpart in a telephone survey said they recommend pork in moderation, and two-thirds were also aware of the "Tasteful Ideas" adver tising.

The Pork Industry Group, a division of the National Live Stock and Meat Board,

conducts demand-building programs in nutrition and product development/meat research, education and consumer infor mation.

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KPPC PIG TALES

THE RIGHT COMBINATION When you use Purebred seedstock in your crossbreeding system, you profit in several ways.

You profit since you can effectively select the genetic traits you want to introduce into your herd.

You profit since you can achieve maximum

heterosis through an effective crossbreeding system and thus, good vigor in the hogs you raise.

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You profit from the improved breed traits

developed carefully through the years by dedi cated Purebred men who stand behind the hogs they sell.

Nearly 75% of commercial hog men use Pure bred boars in producing crossbred hogs for slaughter. Why? Because they are able to select

And finally, you profit when you can market feed-efficient, meat-type hogs.

the most desirable characteristics from the var

ious breeds. And, because they can capitalize on heterosis—the hybrid vigor that results when genetically different lines are crossed.

Hybrid vigor means you produce hogs that are just a little superior, that produce just a little better. And that means more profit for you.

There is no "best" breed or crossbreeding system. The right one is that combination which is most profitable for you. That means using genetically necessary Purebred seedstock.

We call it Pure Profit.

Research shows that traits such as litter size,

weaning weight and survival rate can be directly

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influenced by the correct crossbreeding sys tem. But choosing that right combination is

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critical to your whole program.

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plied the boars that I have used in my crossbreeding program. We are

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Douglas County

KSU Animal Sciences and Industry

Area Pork Producer Association 4-H

Receives $55,000 Cash Gift

Scholarship The Annual Area Pork Producers Asso

ciation 4-H scholarship for a 4-H member of a county in which current Association members reside, are made possible through the Douglas County Area Pork Producers Association. A scholarship of a minimum of $350 will be awarded in two

(2) installments.

Kansas State University has received a $55,000 cash giftto support livestocknu

bilities."

Officials in the animal science depart ment used the gift to purchase laboratory

The new system, which includes a re

frigerated centrifuge. UV-Vis spectrophotometer. rapid flow analyzer and computer will provide greater speed, ac curacy and expanded testing oppor

equipment to analyze blood, feed, muscle and fat tissue, and other samples collected in nutrition/physiology experiments. The equipment is housed in Weber Hall's new swine research laboratory and is access ible to ail K-State livestock scientists.

tunities.

Riley also highlighted the equipment's economic development potential. He said

The gift was provided by Milton. Roger

member of a 4-H club and 4-H swine

and Richard Morrison of Salina and Ken

project member for at least three (3) years, in a county where a long-term (minimum 3 years) member in good standing of the Douglas County Area Pork Producers As

neth Morrisonof Hastings, NE.The family responded to a request jointly coordi nated by animal science department rep

sociation resides.

The gift represents on-going efforts by animal science and KSU Foundation per

university in Kansas and students must be working toward an undergraduate or ad vanced degree. * A recipient may receive the scholar ship more than once.

bled a corps of extremely talented re searchers. This equipment will dramaticallyincrease their research capa

trition and production research in the De partment of Animal Sciences and Industry.

Requirements: * The applicant must have been a

* The applicant must be at least a senior in high school. * The scholarship must be used at a community college, four year college or

head of the department. "We have assem

improved nutrition and increased produc-* tion will mean more profit for Kansas livestockproducers. Research on the utili zation of natural growth hormones — like somatotropin in swine — will provide long-term benefits to producers and con

resentatives and the KSU Foundation.

sumers.

sonnel to secure a half million dollars

The KSU Foundation is the University's

worth of moveable equipment for Weber Hall, to coincide with the $7.2 million renovation and expansion funded by the Kansas legislature.

"We are pleased and honored that the Morrison family has the confidence in our program to make this level of commit ment," said Jack Riley, professor and

official fund raising arm and works with alumni, friends, corporations and founda tions to secure private support for the University's benefit.

The Morrison family business interests include grain storage and merchandising, cattle feeding, pork production, alfalfa de hydration and farming.

Selection:

* Selection of the recipient will be made from the written application used for Douglas County 4-H scholarships.

* Applications will be screened by the Board of Directors of the Douglas County Area Pork Producers Association.

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glas County Area Pork Producers Asso ciation. 2110 Harper Street. Lawrence 66046. A copy of the enrollment fee re ceipt must be included with the request.

Applications: Applications are available from the Douglas County Extension Office, 2110 Harper, Douglas County Fairgrounds, Lawrence, KS 66046. (913) 843-7058.

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KPPC PIG TALES

February has again been designated as National Meat Month by the National Pork Producers Council, the American Meat Institute and the Beef Industry Council.

The month-long promotion is designed to give retail stores an incentive to feature meat. A high-level advertising schedule is planned to ensure maximum consumer awareness of meat during February. The campaign will include ads sponsored by the National Pork Producers Council.

These will be one and two-page, fourcolor ads in the February issues of Better Homes and Gardens, Cook's Magazine, Fami7y Circle, Food & Wine, Good Housekeeping, Ladies' Home Journal, Metropolitan Homes. Midwest Liuing, New VJoman, People, Southern Living and Sunset.

The NPPC campaign will also include

30 television spots between February 1, and February 21, in the following key markets; Atlanta, Cleveland, Dallas/Fort

Worth, Denver, Detroit, Grand Rapids, Memphis. Nashville. New Orleans. Orlan do, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Pittsburgh, Sacramento/Stockton, Seattle, St. Louis, St. Petersburg, Springfield, Massa chusetts; Syracuse and Tampa.

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Many meat packers and processors across the nation will also offer retail stores

the opportunity for cooperative advertis ing and merchandising campaigns during National Meat Month.

The American Meat Institute is also sponsoring a national meat merchandis

ing contest for meat managers. Awards will be based upon creativity and effec tiveness of meat merchandising cam paigns in the stores.

Confinement Facilities to Test

Genetic Strength All in-All out farrowing using two lO-crate rooms with woven wire.

All in-All out woven wire hog nursery (2 rooms).

320 head M.O.F. grower with con crete slates â&#x20AC;&#x201D; no bedding.

Gestation stall breeding barn testing sow herd soundness.

Healthy Seedstock

Herd health program under super vision of Dr. Tom Marsteller - Abilene

Animal Hospital (263-2301).

Semi-annual slaughter check and solid vaccination program.

Performance Records

Sow indexing based on litter size and 3-week weights.

Hampshire and Yorkshire boars and gilts plus Hamp-Vork F-1 gilts

Days/220#, backfat. and loin eye area on all breeding stock done by Wiliard Olson - KSCJ Extension.

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WINTER 1989

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MEAT BOARD NOTES Pork Industry Undertakes Major Nutrient Composition Study A national study to determine the nutri ent composition of fresh pork products available to consumers is now underway, according to Eric Hentges, Ph. D.. assistant director of nutrition research at the Na tional Live Stock and Meat Board,

This is the first time the pork industry has funded such a study Dennis Buege, Ph.D., at the University of Wisconsin, will spearhead this extensive research project, surveying meat cases across the continen tal U.S. to obtain data on nutrient compo sition, fat trim levels and fresh products available to consumers at their local super market.

"The study is the result of a need seen by pork producers to provide the most accurate and up-to-date nutritional infor

Schwartz Travels State on Media Tour Sharon Schwartz, a pork producer from Washington, Kansas, and director of the Pork Industry Group of the National Live Stock and Meat Board, represented pork producers in the ENLIGHTEN MENT 88 media tour through Kansas.

The ENLIGHTENMENT 88 tours were

started earlier this year to help producers become better informed about checkoff-

funded programs in the areas of educa tion, health care information, nutrition research and product development re

search conducted by the Pork Industry Group.

During the tour October 24-25, Schwa rtz made stops at radio stations, agri cultural publications and appeared live on RFD-TV's nightly call-in program, Agri-

three million rural households. The focus

of the show was long range plans for the pork industry, especially in the areas of nutrition and product development re search.

Other stops included Rex Childs at KFDI Radio in Wichita: Larry Steckline, Mid-America Ag Network, Wichita; Hank Ernst and Betty Lou Denton, Kansas Farmer, Topeka; Kathy Patton, WIBW and Kansas Agri Network, Topeka; and PORK 88 staff in Overland Park.

Schwartz has served as a director to the

Pork Industry Group since 1983 and is currently chairperson of its Research Committee, co-chairperson of the Pork Nutrient Composition Steering Commit

Vision, based in Omaha. The station is

tee and member of the Long Range Plan ning, Budget and Organizational Policy

transmitted via satellite to approximately

committees.

mation as possible to health care profes sionals and consumers about modern

products." Hentges said.

"The pork industry has invested many

cially addressing the fat issue. The infor mation we obtain from this study will

Hentges said.

checkoff dollars to inform the public about

our nutritional information to health care

This will also provide information to the USDA to help it update its Handbook 8-10, the official guide to the nutrient

the nutritional value of its products, espe-

professionals and consumers current."

composition of pork.

provide us with valuable data for keeping

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The following figures were done by K-State on January 5, 1989.

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PROMOTION HIGHLIGHTS Education Vital to Pork Industry As an example, labels could be ob

Meat Month Activities

tained from the National Live Stock and Linda Pease

Meat Board for all the 2nd grade teachers in your area or all the 5th grade teachers in

KPPC Program Director

the state. In some instances, your group

By

Education has become a vital compo nent in the future of the pork industry as we realize how important it is for young Americans to learn about the nutritional

may wish to provide the kits free of charge, at a lower cost or as a gift to schools. You may have even better ideas

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American Heart Association Ball. Manhattan

Feb.

8 WIBW Farm Profit Days.

Topeka

Feb. 21 Associated Wholesale Grocers

Meat Seminar. Kansas City

on how to distribute them.

The KPPC can provide samples of the

value of pork in their diets.

materials available. Let our office know

We know it is important to teach them how to shop for and how to prepare pork.

But. how do we begin? Educators tell us

and we will be happy to provide the sup

that children learn lifetime values and

Feb.

port necessary to accomplish your goal.

Make 1989 the year that your area group begins an education project.

Feb. 23 Kansas Nutrition Council

Annual Meeting, Manhattan Feb. 28 "A Taste of Elegance" Cooking Contest. Kansas City.

habits early. The logical place to begin would be in school classrooms.

The Pork Education Handbook com

piled by the Education Department of the National Live Stock and Meat Board is an invaluable tool for pork promoters inter ested in education. This convenient hand

book provides an overview of materials available for various age groups. It also provides information on how to distribute these materials to those in the teaching profession.

Materials are available for all age groups

from kindergarten through high school.

Additional information is also available for

educating dietitians, obstetric and pedi-

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Open A World of Opportunities WORLD PORK EXPO JUNE 18, 19, 20, 1989 Springfield, Illinois

IfiV Strike up the band! The inaugural World Pork Expo last June in Des Moines was something to celebrate.

It united the pork industry for three days of unparalleled education sharing of ideas and opportunities. Producers, ex hibitors and corporate sponsors emerged from the Expo with a better understand ing of where the industry is going and what part each will play.

Soon, pork producers around the world will be marching to a new beat that leads to the "Land of Lincoln" in Springfield, Illinois — site of the 1989 World Pork

Expo, June 18.20. Those who attended

the 1988 Expo already know they can't afford to miss this important international event.

The World Pork Expo was developed to help advance the pork industry — to note vast changes and measure success. Last year's event found the industry composed and ready to work in harmony.

The 1989 Expo will build on a medley of last year's successes; the trade show; national purebred swine type confer ences: Pork Challenge, the genetic eval uation test; ExpoCollege; Pork Products Showcase; and the Great Pork Barbe-

Qlossal®. But it won't be just a repeat of the 1988 event.

The Springfield Expo will be packed with new programs and events to broaden

the appeal to producers and youth.

It willstart with a bang, or, rather, sever al bangs and booms on Sunday evening,

ing new contests and judging events. Pork producers, as well as consumers, will learn new ways to promote pork's timeless ap peal and nutritional value at an expanded product showcase. New pork entrees also will be tasted and evaluated for possible

The Great Pork BarbeQlossal®

use in the restaurant and food service

Qlossal® — some 35,000 people — got a record-breaking taste of America's Other White Meat'". They feasted on 13 tons of barbequed pork, prepared with hundreds

industry.

The nation's leading pork producers will be honored as Pork All-Americans, while both veterans and up-and-coming pork producers can hone skills and ex pand their knowledge of swine produc tion at Expo-College.

More than 1,000 indoor and outdoor trade show booths will be filled with the

latest pork production products, equip ment, services and technology from an estimated 500 companies.

The swine industry's best handymen can look for inspiration at the nonpatented inventions area, while craftconscious swine lovers can find a score of

ideas at the great Pig-Casso"* Art Show and a craft bazaar. Children attending the Expo can wile away the hours with face painting, crafts and other activities.

As an added feature, Expo attendees will have the opportunity to discover the Springfield area with tours to Abraham Lincoln's home and other sites near the

Illinois capital city.

World Pork Expo '89 will offer lots of

fireworks display. Throughout the Expo, the best in bluegrass and country music

ideas, education and opportunities to all who attend. Be a part of the 1989 World Pork Expo! Find out where the industry is headed and what part you can play to help get it there.

The World Pork Expo is a presentation

will be featured in full measure. And there's a whole lot more!

of the National Pork Producers Council in association with the National Pork Board.

June 18, with a concert and fabulous

Youth will be able to participate in excit

No one needs to tell pork producers that the product of their toil is the best thing ever to hit barbeque coals. But. it never hurts to tell consumers.

Those who attended the 1999 Barbe

of favorite techniques and recipes, at an event which is now listed in the Guinness

Book of World Records as the largest oneday barbeque ever.

The BarbeQlossal is back for the 1989 World Pork Expo. This year it will contin ue to test the skills of cooking contest

entrants and delight the taste buds of the pork-consuming public.

The 1988 event conjured up saucy bar beque styles evoking taste bud recollec tion of Texas, the Heartland, the South and "Oh. boy that's hot" Cajun cooking.

This year, entrants will vie for more than $20,000 in prizes in four categories: pork loin, shoulder, rib and whole hog.

ExpoCollege ExpoCollege features "majors" in swine health, animal welfare, biotechnol ogy and international pork production.

Production seminars and demonstrations

will be held at the Technology Centers.

Producers can visit the centers to

"brush up" on computer data manage ment, agricultural law, swine health, ge netics and swine reproduction.

Through these educational oppor tunities, pork producers will learn practi cal uses of modern techniques from some of the industry's leading professionals and educators.

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KPPC PIG TALES

Trade Show

Swine Shows

What an opportunity! The 1988 World

Pork Expo brought the eight major swine breeds' summer shows and sales together for the first time.

The shows and sales drew strength from their combined numbers and several records were set.

Some of the hogs sold to foreign buyers. Besides major breeds represented — Berkshire, Chester White, Duroc, Hampshire, Landrace, Poland China, Spots and Yorkshire — exotic swine from around the globe, as well as hybrid com panies' stock, will be on display at the 1989 event.

Pork producers also can test their ability to determine their hogs' value to packers at the Pork Value Contest. Producers ac

curately appraising the hogs' value will be eligible to win exciting prizes.

The pork industry knows no bound aries when it comes to the sharing of ideas to improve production. What better fo rum for an excchange of international ideas than the World Pork Expo trade show?

The 1988 trade show was the pork

industry's largest ever. More than 900 booths were filled by nearly 500 compan ies and organizations. The Springfield show will be even larger.

Trade shows traditionally provide pro ducers a chance to see what's new and

improved in their industry. They can find new products, services or profitable ideas to improve their operations.

Exhibitors from around the world will

share their views and knowledge with pro ducers visiting their displays. All pro ducers need to bring is a desire to learn and a willingness to try new things.

Expo Sponsors Renew Support.

Last year they were generous — supporting various services and events at the Expo to the tune of more than a half million dollars. The 1988 World Pork

Expo corporate sponsors said they found the event a solid investment in the pork industry's future. Their support for the 1989 event is building at an enthusiastic pace.

World Pork Expo corporate sponsors— some of the most influential players in agriculture and the pork industry — add support through contributions that reduce producers' costs to attend this important event.

Their support is an essential element in staging the World Pork Expo. Sponsor ship not only makes the Expo financially feasible, but provides an opportunity for pork producers, their suppliers and com panies they patronize to work in concert for the betterment of the industry.

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Last year, more than 900 exhibitspaces weretaken by476 agribusinesses at VJorld PorkExpo. 0//tcia/sofNPPCsay Expo '89 will be even larger, with more than 1,100 booth spaces to showcase the products and services of hundreds of companiesfrom around the world.

WINTER 1989

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PRESIDENTIAL PROCLAMATION

By Billie Swanson Here we are starting a brand new year! I hope 1988 was a banner year for you and 1989 will be even better. I thought we should get off to a good start with Kansas Pork Council Women by giving you an update on our activities.

Classroom program. It's aim is to integrate information about agriculture into school subjects such as math, science and En glish.

If you were unable to attend the No vember annual meeting in Manhattan: you missed a good meeting. Your officers

Through programs such as "Adopt a Classroom", Kansas farm families can be

for 1989 are: Billie Swanson, Arkansas

instrumental in helping teach the true facts about agriculture. This plan is de signed to allow farm families to corre spond with a given class, usually in an

City, President: Lori Jarred, Humboldt,

urban school.

Vice President: Sandy Sleichter, Abilene, Secretary: and Joyce Blecha, Munden, Treasurer. Joyce will also serve as our National Director. If any one of us can be

The family sends letters, pictures, etc. and generally keeps the students in formed about farm life. If your family

would be interested in adopting a class, contact Becky Koch, Kansas Foundation for Ag in the Classroom, 124 Bluemont Hall, Kansas State University, Manhattan,

of help to you or your area group, please call!

We'd love to hear any ideas that might work as projects. Also, please let me know if you can help with any promotions in

Billie Swanson, KPCIV president, speaking at the Kansas Pork Congress-Trade Show.

KS 66506.

your area.

The National Pork Forum will be held in

At the annual meeting, we had a nice turnout for our first youth speech contest.

4-H or FFA.

We had five entries in the Jr. division and three entries in the Sr. division. The Jr.

Economics teachers in Kansas to remind

division was won by Chancey Larson, Manhattan, with Callea Dieball being runner-up. The Sr. division winner was Jenny Grieshaber, Manhattan, and Desiree Danker was second place. We are excited about the success of the first con

test and plan to make it an annual event.

Keep this in mind if you have children or

are involved with youth groups, such as

Kansas City, March 1-3, 1989. KPCW is putting together gift bags to be given to

The KPCW has sent letters to all Home

the delegates attending the NPCW annual meeting.

them of a pork information packet sent by

NPCW. The KPCW is offering ten, $25 gift certificates for the purchase of pork to

Remember to fill out the KPCW mem

bership form that was in the January Di rect Line. We need to send the updated membership list to National as soon as possible.

be used in classrooms to teach students

the proper preparation methods. These certificates will be awarded March 1,1989, from the return entries enclosed with the letter.

Hope to see you soon at one of our meetings!

Another exciting project is the Ag in the

m

Kathj; Patlon, WIBW. and Regina Satterfield. Manhattan, judged the KPCW Youth Public Speaking Contest held at the Kansas Pork Congress-Trade Show.

Contestants gave short talks about the pork indus try.

KPPC PIG TALES

GENERAL ACCOUNT EXPENDITURE SUMMARY STATEMENT KANSAS PORK PRODUCERS COUNCIL 1988 BUDGET

SmithKlirife Ahimd'Health Fte

nounces the intrdductipn pif three dlagr

CATEGORY

hostic tests under the tradename

Consumer Product Marketing

SfGNAL® for detection of aflatoxin and sulfameth^ne residues.

Two SIGNAL® QUICK CARD tests are

being introduced. One is for detectibh of sulfarnetharine residues in feed,, serum

and uilne, and one is for aflatoMh r(^dues in com, mixfe.d lee'd£f-and QUICK'CARD can be perforrried in the field in less than ten: minutes wfth

90-100% reliability. The pocket-^sizcd QUICK Carp require no technical ex pertise to perform. :It detects sulfemethj^no rerfdues to 1.2 ppni in feed

samples, Dlib ppfn inserum s^pl^ arid 0.5 ppm in urine samples; aflatprin resi

dues are detected at lisvefe oif 20 ppbidr greater.

the third diagnostic kit being, intro-

ducfed'by Sinithkline is the SIGNAL® pe-

tection Test, an ELISA test for

sulfeitiethadne. This test is based ori ^Hd

phase immunoassay technology and is performed in a laboratory. It detects siilfamethazine residues to a 10 ppb Iwelin

rawmilk, tissue, serum,feedand urine. It

edso is quickly performed — results are available irt 30 minutes. Compared with costs or other similarlaboratory tests, the SIGNAL®ELISA test is economical.

Aflatoxins arc a dangerous and wide

spread problem in agriculture;, a signifi cant percentage of the world's grain supply iscontaminated byaflatpxins each year. lJvest(x:k performance pnd health are also seriously affected by aflatojdns which cause liver damage and are poterit

carcinogens. Poultry are especially sensi

tive to aflatoxin toxicityj cfi^playing simp-

toms ranging from lowered growth rates to death.

Staff

'/2 Telephone V2 Postage

Supplies Freight Travel

Porkburger Promotion

KPCW

1988 PROJECTED ACTUAL

1989 BUDGET

33,748

$ 29,750 $ 4,000 $ 2,000 $ 4,400 $ 500 $ 3,120 $ 20,000 $ 26,255 $ 2.745

34,650 4,500 3,000 4,000

4.533

2,511 3,775 60

—

1,602 20,000 26.255 2.745

3,000 30,000 26,085 3,000

4,250 1,500

5,870 1.500

6,500 1,800

$ 29,750 $ 4,000 $ 2,000 $ 4,180 $ 4,000 $ 17,000 $ 15,000 $ 4,000 $ 3,000

29.504 4,533

30,000

Industry Information Staff Dues State & Associate Relations

Staff

'/2Telephone '/2 Postage Travel

Meetings Printing PCTTS Direct Line Public Relations

$ $

4,500 3,000 4.000

3,194 3,686 7,289 16,142 15,000 3,550 1,500

7,500 17,000 15,000 4,000 4,500

8,328

8,500

Revenue Development Staff Travel

$

7,440

$

500

$

1,145

1,467

$

1,145

1,467

1.605

-0-

5,000

500

-0-

Market Technology Staff

1,605

Production Technology Staff Research

Resource Management Staff

Office Equip Insurance Tax

Bldg. Operations Bldg. Repairs Misc TOTAL

$ 11,520 $ 3,000 $ 3,000 $ 1,500 $ 3,000 $ 1,000 $ 1,500

12,212 3,400 4,173 1,500 2,608 1,800

1,700 3,000 1,000 2,000

$216,200

$224,202

$250,000

11,855 3,000

4,200

250

Sulfametharine residues in pork arid

milk have beeri thesubjectofconaderable controversy inrecent months following an

GENERAL ACCOUNT INCOME SUMMARY STATEMENT KANSAS PORK PRODUCERS COUNCIL

FDA study that shovtred these residues could cause thyroid tumors in mice- "Fh®

USDA's Food Safety Inspection Sennce has begun implementing stricter testing

forsulfamethazine residues, and FDA has

requested faSt action on research for de^

veloping measures to control illegali sul famethazine residues.

^

.

SIGNAL® QUICK CARD and SIG

NAL® ELISA diagnPstiG tes^ are novw

available through the SfriithKline Ariirrial

Health Products distribution network.

SmithKline also matkets the PENZYME testfor detection of antibiotic residues in milk. PENZYME enables dairymen tode tect penicillin or other beta lactam antibi otic residues in mUk.

For more product informationi contact Annmarie Gdrmley, .SmithKline Animal Health^Produi^, at 1-800-877-7303

WINTER 1989

CATEGORY

1988

1988 PROJECTED

BUDGET

ACTUAL

BUDGET

Checkoff

Market

$132,787

$132,580

$160,000

Feeder Pig Seedstock Magazine Saleable Items

$ 7.018 $ 1.995 $ 15,000 $ 1.000

$ 5.918 $ 2.343 $ 15.000 $ 500

$ 6.000 $ 2.500 $ 15.000 $ 500

KS Pork Congress

$ 15,400

$ 26,400

$ 26.400

Porkburger Exhibit

$ 37.000

$ 37,000

$ 37,000

Refunds & Dues Interest Miscellaneous

$ $ $

$ $ $

$ $ $

TOTAL INCOME

$216,200

Trade Show ($15,000) Meals ( 5,200) Donations ( 6,200) 4.500 1.000 300

1.000 1,310 100

$222,150

1.000 1,500 100

$250,000 35

EXECUTIVE COMMENT Producers Better Off to Market

Hogs at Lighter Weights What weight to market hogs? It's a question that has been popping up lately as prices are under great pressure.

University of Missouri Ag Economist Glenn Grimes says that barrow and gilt weights at the seven major markets show a record weight increase of one percent over a year ago. For example, the esti mated weight increase of barrows and gilts for the month of November was 254.5

pounds. Last year the average November weight was 253 pounds.

According to Grimes there are a nu mber of disadvantages to selling hogs at heavier weights. Feed efficiency becomes slightly less when producers allow their hogs to reach the 230 pound area. It takes more pounds of feed to put on a pound of gain. Depending on the type of hog, some may have to go above the 250 pound range before inefficiencies of significant magnitude occur, but some hogs become inefficient just above the 200 pound area.

Grimes, who also is a market consultant

for the National Pork Producers Council, added that some of today's 250 pound hogs may have the breeding in them to be fed to that weight and retain good quality, however most of them will be too fat at

that point. Generally, hogs that weigh over 250 pounds are too fat to provide the lean pork the industry needs to continue pro ducing if the consumer demand which has developed during the last couple of years is to continue.

Grimes said, if producers take ten pounds off the weight of their 250 pound hogs, under present market conditions it could add anywhere between three and four dollars per hundred weight to the average price that producers would get. At the same time it would improve the quali ty of the product. Grimes said that low ering market hog weights will adjust the present supply so that it is more in line with

Mike Jensen is the Executive Vice President of the KPPC

consumer demand. That should also im

prove the price producers get for their hogs.

NO MORE EMBARGOES - Use the Sulfa Safe Checklist 1 Read and follow labels.

0

2 Preslaughter test market hogs.

0

3 Save feed samples and

0 10 Clean feed handling

0

test feed.

0

4 Use only approved medications.

0

5 Keep records of all medications used.

0

6 Observe medication withdrawal times.

0

7 Don't use powdered sulfamethazine in feed.

8 Miss withdrawal feed in

clean milling

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equipment.

0

9 Clean feed storage areas.

equipment.

0 11 Clean watering systems if using water medications.

0 12 Identify hogs going to market and keep them separate from

medicated hogs.

0 13 Protect yourself â&#x20AC;&#x201D; don't market a residue

problem.

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