Pipestone System News
Big Stone Marketing Carving Its Niche With Producers
August 16, 2010
Though the relationships are all in the early stages, Brian Stevens, president of Big Stone Marketing, LLC, is receiving good feedback from Pipestone System shareholders...
Sow Comfort Is This Month's Hot Topic in the Sow Barns
August 11, 2010
How are Pipestone System sows weathering an especially humid summer in the upper Midwest? They’re fortunate to have System employees watching out for their comfort, says Pipestone System Production Director Troy Woelber. ...
Employees Prove Generosity Takes Many Forms
August 03, 2010
There are all sorts of ways to give back to local communities. Recently the people of Pipestone System, Pipestone Veterinary Clinic and Pipestone Vet...
Research Traces Pork's Carbon Footprint
July 07, 2010
To what extent are U.S. pork producers contributing to the accumulation of atmospheric greenhouse gasses?...
Family Farmers Ask "Why Do Animal Activists Defame Us?"
July 06, 2010
Factory farms—it’s a term used frequently by animal-rights activists. But is it a true definition of modern pork production or a damaging stereotype intended to convince Americans to stop eating meat? ...
Two Interns Explore Their Interest in Pork Production
June 21, 2010
They believe they’ve come to the right place. Veterinary interns Amber Hazel and Elise Schuleter wanted to spend a summer focused on pig welfar...
System Shareholder One of This Year's Master Pork Producers
June 18, 2010
Randy Spronk was named one of The Masters by National Hog Farmer in the 2010 May issue of that magazine. The honor reflects well on all System owners...
2010 Pipestone System Scholarship Winner Announced
June 10, 2010
Meg Viland earned her Pipestone System FFA Scholarship with an impressive array of activities at school and in her community. She says she’ll n...
Making It Easier to Add Pork Dishes to Restaurant Menus
May 27, 2010
There’s no reason your favorite eatery can’t serve more pork now that Hormel has introduced a new, vacuum-packed pork product for casual-...
Committed to Our Communities: Paul Ramsbey Rides Out of Respect
May 20, 2010
There are lots of reasons to ride a motorcycle—fun, high gas prices, fresh air—but Paul Ramsbey of the Pipestone Companies rides out of r...
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