In Tennessee, feral pigs rival deer as major destroyers of row crops
For many farmers, damage to their crops caused by wildlife is an ever-present concern, and much of the blame is aimed at the whitetail deer population.
If engagement in field days this summer is any measure, farmer interest in protecting the well-being of land through the use of cover crops and other practices is strong and growing.
USDA reports hog inventory highest in 27-year recordkeeping
The USDA’s latest hog numbers are showing increased expansion of U.S. herds well into 2016, according to experts who analyzed the Quarterly Hogs & Pigs report released Sept. 25.
Farrowing numbers down while pigs per litter sets record
USDA’s September Hogs & Pigs report had no big surprises. The market hog inventory was up 3.9 percent on Sept. 1, which is the same as the average of pre-release trade predictions.
