Caleb Shull

Dec 31, 2024 | porkbusiness.com | Caleb Shull |Jennifer Shike |Gail Ellis |Mike King

By Caleb Shull, director of research and innovation for The MaschhoffsAs predicted, this past year was challenging and provided some clarity on a few topics, but it also prolonged some of the key issues facing our industry. Mounting losses through the first half of the year forced the sow base to shrink modestly, but sow productivity continued an upward trend. Although profitability has returned, now is not the time to assume we are in for a good couple of years within our industry.

Oct 3, 2024 | porkbusiness.com | Caleb Shull

By Caleb Shull, director of research and innovation for The MaschhoffsTechnology adoption within the U.S. swine industry continues to advance, admittedly, at a slower pace than some would have predicted a few years ago. While technologies such as electronic reporting systems, sensors, cameras and microphones offer exciting potential, they also carry significant risk to production systems.

Aug 27, 2024 | porkbusiness.com | Caleb Shull

By Caleb ShullTechnology adoption within the U. S. swine industry continues to advance, admittedly, at a slower pace than some would have predicted a few years ago. While technologies such as electronic reporting systems, sensors, cameras and microphones offer exciting potential, they also carry significant risk to production systems. One simple transformation that technology has enabled is the migration from lagging weekly metrics to daily or real-time data capture.

Dec 18, 2023 | porkbusiness.com | Caleb Shull

By Caleb Shull, director of research and innovation for The MaschhoffsThe requirement of pig farmers to have thick skin was in full force in 2023. There is no sugar coating it – this past year was not fun. Losses were severe and red ink forecasts remain till this coming summer. As the saying goes, with challenges comes opportunity. Those that respond to adversity with ingenuity and a renewed focus on execution should be stronger in the future.

Aug 28, 2023 | getadministrate.com | Caleb Shull

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