Farmers who pay more attention to ventilation, humidity, air pressure and temperature in the hog barn can get pigs gaining weight faster and keep them comfortable
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Get the best air in your hog barn
Farmers who pay more attention to ventilation, humidity, air pressure and temperature in the hog barn can get pigs gaining weight faster and keep them comfortable
Freezing temperatures drop on Kansas wheat fields
reuters / Potentially crop-damaging freezing temperatures descended on to western Kansas early April 16, where the new crop of hard red winter wheat was maturing rapidly, but wheat experts said the wheat likely held up well. “It can tolerate some pretty cool temperatures with little or no damage,” said Kansas State University agronomist Jim Shroyer.
Looking for a wood stove?
If you’re thinking of buying a used wood stove proceed with caution. You should first consult with your fire insurance people who will tell you about the technical requirements and installation, from chimney class to floor covering, placement distances and wall protection. While new installations are best done by professionals (they know fire regulations), simple
Identifying Opportunities For Energy Cost Savings
It’s easy to waste money if you don’t understand how hog barn heating and ventilation systems work, or most common causes of energy wastage. “To be able to run the entire system at optimum performance without wasting energy, the operator has to know each component very well, in addition to understanding the related factors that
Give The Poor Tom Some Air
“A lot of poultry houses haven’t kept up.” – MICHAEL CZARICK, UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA In the last 20 years, average live turkey weights have greatly increased. Today, thanks to improved genetics and management, a 42-day-old tom is 25 per cent heavier than it used to be. That means birds generate 25 per cent more heat
Avoid Gas Buildup In Mothballed Barns
Shutting down a hog barn is not as simple as turning off the lights, closing the door and walking away. They require special care if you want to use them again, says engineer Robert Chambers of the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs. Start with any manure still in storage under the pens.
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