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| Kansas Pork Association | |
| 2601 Farm Bureau Road | |
| Manhattan, KS 66502 | |
| phone: | (785) 776-0442 |
| fax: | (785) 776-9897 |
| e-mail: | kpa@kspork.org |
Updated December 16
SWINE INDUSTRY ASKED TO PARTICIPATE IN FEED EFFICIENCY SURVEY
Source: Kansas State University
Kansas State University swine nutritionists are teaming up with their Iowa State University counterparts in asking swine producers, industry consultants and advisors to the pork industry to participate in an online survey about swine feed efficiency. The survey answers will help guide research direction and educational programs to improve feed efficiency and lower feed costs.
The survey, which can be found at http://tinyurl.com/swinesurvey, aims to identify gaps in current industry knowledge to help researchers better prepare educational materials and plan on-farm commercial research over the next four years, as part of an Agricultural and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) USDA grant, said Joel DeRouchey, livestock specialist with K-State Research and Extension.
The survey should take less than 15 minutes to complete. No responses will be individually identified – all responses will be summarized together, DeRouchey said. Survey participants are not required to give contact information, although if they choose to do so, the research team will provide feed efficiency project updates, including research results and publications as they become available.
“Names and contact information of individuals completing the survey will be collected separately from their survey responses and will not be associated in any way with submitted answers,” he said. “Respondents’ names and contact information will remain confidential and will not be used for any other purpose other than to provide them with the latest feed efficiency research updates.”
The deadline to take the survey is Feb. 20, 2012. Questions can be directed to DeRouchey at jderouch@ksu.edu or 785-532-2280.
2012 Kansas Pork Association Wendell Moyer Scholarship Application Deadline Extended
In 1956, Wendell Moyer helped organize a small group of pork producers into the Kansas Swine Improvement
Association. Their purpose was to work together to make their businesses more profitable while keeping the
swine industry healthy and flourishing statewide. The Kansas Pork Association is working every day to achieve
this same goal.
Through support of youth who have demonstrated an interest in the swine industry, the Kansas Pork Association
is working to encourage participation in pork production while building our leaders of tomorrow.
Current Kansas State University students who have completed between 25 and 100 credit hours are eligible to
apply for a $1,000 scholarship by completing this form by January 27, 2012, and sending it to the Kansas Pork
Association office. Previous winners of any Wendell Moyer Student Enrichment Grants are ineligible to apply.
For additional information, contact the KPA office at (785) 776-0442.
Award Process
• Applications will be reviewed by the Kansas Pork Association.
• The recipient will be notified by February 6, 2012.
• The recipient will be recognized during the KSU Swine Profitability Conference held February 28, 2012, at the
K-State Union. Please plan to attend.
• Awards will be paid directly to the recipient upon proof of enrollment.
Application - Download by clicking on Wendell Moyer Schlolarship Application
• Completed application- Please use the form provided.
• Photo- Each applicant must furnish a recent photograph, no smaller than 2” x 3”. Please enclose the picture in
an envelope and attach the envelope to the application. Do not staple or tape the photo directly to the application.
Do not send Polaroid or instant photos. Please identify photo with applicants name on back.
• High School and/or college transcript(s)
Please submit all materials, including the application, photo, and transcript(s) to :
Kansas Pork Association
2601 Farm Bureau Road
Manhattan, KS 66502
December 15
On October 18, 2011, the U.S. EPA amended the date by which farms must prepare or amend and implement their Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plans, to May 10, 2013. If EPA receives no adverse comment by November 2, 2011, then the rule will become effective on November 7, 2011.
An overwhelming segment of the continental United States was affected by flooding during the spring and summer of 2011. Other areas were impacted by devastating fires. Many counties in many states were declared disaster areas by either the federal or state government or both. As a result, EPA believes that because of their unique nature farms were disproportionately affected and need additional time to prepare and implement a Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure Plan.
The amendment does not remove the regulatory requirement for owners or operators of farms in operation before August 16, 2002, to maintain and continue implementing an SPCC Plan in accordance with the SPCC regulations then in effect. Such farms continue to be required to maintain plans during the interim until the applicable compliance date for amending and implementing the amended Plans. Finally, the amendment does not relieve farms from the liability of any oil spills that occur.
To see more information, click on EPA SPCC Plans
KPA Community Outreach Program
The Pork Community Outreach is designed to assist individual pork producers in becoming more involved and positively visible in their local communities. The KPA is offering matching funds on the expenses on selected community relations activities. The purpose of this program is to multiply the positive effects of pork producer involvement in the communities where hogs are raised.
To be eligible you must:
Fill out a cost share request form and submit it to the KPA at least two weeks prior to your event and submit design ideas to the KPA so that appropriate logos and messages may be included.
Click on Community Outreach to download a form.
PQA Plus Site Assessment Rebate Program
The Kansas Pork Association, the National Pork Board and the National Pork Producers Council are encouraging all producers to become PQA Plus certified and achieve PQA Plus Site Status. The purpose of this program is to encourage producers to be proactive in providing the best possible care for their animals and show commitment to the ethical principles of pork production as outlined in the We Care responsible pork initiative.
Having a PQA Plus advisor review your operation can both improve the well-being and productivity of animals in your care by noting changes or additions that may not otherwise be noticed.
The Kansas Pork Association is offering a $100 rebate to Kansas Pork Producers completing a PQA Plus Site Assesment. The funding is available on a first-come-first-serve basis.
The following requirements and stipulations apply:
Click here to download the rebate form.
Please contact Tim Stroda at kpa@kspork.org or (785) 776-0442 with questions or to see if funds are still available.
KPA Classifieds
The KPA Producer-to-Producer Classified Section is provided free of charge to producers who are looking for a way to advertise to other producers. Contact the KPA office to get your ad listed.
Garry Keeler, program coordinator for Kansas GOLD Inc., is now working to update the yearly information needed to recertify facilities. Kansas GOLD Inc. will be contacting producers as their certification becomes due. The program has also recently started working with several producers to begin the process of applying for new permits.
The GOLD program is designed to ensure that when a regulator visits your farm, the information they request can be found easily and is packaged in a pre-approved format. The process begins with a visit to your farm by the Kansas GOLD coordinator, who will begin by examining your KDHE permit for each facility number. This permit tells the coordinator what information needs to be collected and kept on file.
Kansas GOLD Inc. provides a cost-effective manner to ensure your operation is in compliance. For information, please click on GOLD or contact the KPA office at (785) 776-0442 or e-mail to kpa@kspork.org