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Hope House
Tosh Farms is thrilled to partner with the Hope Center Ministries on the “Hope House,” an aftercare recovery program for the women who have graduated the Hope Center. Tosh Farms has witnessed first hand the profound positive impact the Hope Center Ministries has made in the lives of many. Watch this short video to find […]
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Grower of the Month
Take a look at our Spotlight Grower for March, Jesse Morris! As far back as he can remember all he has ever wanted to do is farm. Growing up, he spent all his time after school and during the summer working on his granddad and uncle Marty’s farm. Once he finished high school he continued […]
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Excellence in Animal Care 4th Qtr 2019
We are so proud of Brittney Kohler-Roberts! She was given the Excellence in Animal Care 4th Qtr 2019 award! She has shown incredible compassion to our pigs, and is a prime example of the type of people we strive to have here at Tosh Farms. She has been one of our Swine Service Techs for a […]
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Feral Swine: USDA Monitors World’s Worst Invasive Alien Species
Jennifer Shike May 6, 2019 Feral swine don’t recognize boundaries. They’re devastating to U.S. agriculture. Some say they’re the world’s worst invasive alien species. And sadly, this problem isn’t going away. The USDA estimates the feral swine population in the United States is spreading at a rate of 55 to 70 miles per hour…in the […]
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Scientists Bring Brain Cells from Dead Pigs Back to Life
Jennifer Shike April 18, 2019 07:21 AM Is it possible to be partly alive? Or, for “Princess Bride” fans, mostly dead? Neurons (green), astrocytes (red), and cell nuclei (blue) in the brains of pigs. On left, brain tissue left untreated for 10 hours after death; right, brain tissue subjected to the experiment. ( Stefano G. […]
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NPPC Cancels 2019 World Pork Expo “Out of An Abundance of Caution”
April 10, 2019 07:19 AM World Pork ExpoRisk of African Swine Fever Introduction to U.S. Herd Considered Negligible; Decision Made Out of An Abundance of Caution The National Pork Producers Council’s board of directors today announced its decision to cancel World Pork Expo 2019 out of an abundance of caution as African swine fever (ASF) […]
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Awards for Advancing Research in Respiratory Disease (AWARRD)
Over $100,000 Awarded to Researchers Studying Pig Respiratory Disease Jennifer Shike March 12, 2019 Three research proposals were selected to receive the Awards for Advancing Research in Respiratory Disease (AWARRD) and $35,000. The program, sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim, provides more than $100,000 each year for research relating to infectious porcine respiratory diseases. The Respiratory Disease Research […]
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10 Tips to Stay Safe When Pumping Manure
Jennifer Shike March 5, 2019 Last fall’s wet weather made it troublesome to find a good window of time to pump manure. Because of this, some producers are trying to get their pits pumped out now, while the ground is frozen, says Ted Funk, retired University of Illinois Extension ag engineer. Pumping pits in […]
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Write It Down: Free Bacon Hour at McDonald’s Jan. 29
Sara Brown January 24, 2019 12:55 PM Everything is better with bacon, and McDonald’s agrees. ( McDonald’s ) Farmers know bacon makes everything better, but McDonald’s is finally putting diners’ love of bacon to the test during “Bacon Hour.” On Tuesday, Jan. 29, from 4 to 5 p.m. local time, you can order bacon […]
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Good Luck Pig
Ring in the New Year With a Good Luck Pig Whether roast pork or marzipan, a pig is a symbol of good fortune. BY ANNE EWBANK DECEMBER 31, 2018 AROUND THE WORLD, LUCKY FOODS for the new year range from collard greens (representing green cash) to long noodles (representing a lengthy lifespan.) But for many cultures, pork is the pièce […]
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