Articles tagged under: Bob Thaler
Packing Plant Closures Impact Local Producers
Published April 14, 2020
The closing of the Smithfield Foods plant in Sioux Falls has been felt throughout the swine industry. "Let's face it, the last few years in animal agriculture have not been great." said Bob Thaler, swine specialist, South Dakota State University…The Advantages and Challenges with Swine Productions
Published January 15, 2020
There are advantage and challenges when it comes to swine production and expansion."For the crop farmer, the advantage is basis," says Dr. Bob Thaler, swine specialist, South Dakota State University Extension. "Pigs eat a lot of corn and soybeans and…A Boost for SD Hog Production
Published April 1, 2019
The March South Dakota hog inventory is 10 percent higher than one year ago, As of March 1, there was 1.83 million hogs in the state. South Dakota State University Extension Swine Specialist Bob Thaler says cheap grain supplies, land…Thaler Representing Agriculture on EPA Advisory Committee
Published February 7, 2019
South Dakota State University Extension swine specialist Bob Thaler has been appointed to the Environmental Protection Agency Science Advisory Board. Thaler is one of six new members to the Agricultural Science Committee.