Truffle Media Update 0034 Show Notes: Science fiction writer and technology journalist, Jerry Pournelle, shares insights and commentary on The TWiT network show Triangulation episode 90. This is part 1 of a 2 part series.

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SwineCast 1202 Show Notes: Economic sanctions have sparked expansion of Russian pork production to the point where export to China is likely. The At the Meeting team learns about Russia’s swine industry with Brad Heron, director of pork operations for Cherkizovo, one of Russia’s leading protein production companies. On ‘At the Meeting’, Honoring Dr. Bob …

SwineCast 1197 Show Notes: Planning and preparing for African swine fever’s arrival in the United States can feel overwhelming. To sort through it all and avoid fatigue, the National Pork Producers Council and National Pork Board have formed a working group charged with coordinating the work. The At the Meeting team learns what producers can …

SwineCast 1196 Show Notes: The At The Meeting team learns about how pork production for some producers in Ukraine is rebounding, while, for others, their livelihood remains disrupted. Listen in as the ATM team talks with Oksana Yurchenko, president of the Association of Ukrainian Pig Breeders. Ms. Yurchenko is hopeful that production can get back …

SwineCast 1193 Show Notes: The ATM team and guests provide insights into achieving Mycoplasma elimination at the system level, and the lessons these experiences might have for other swine diseases. Joining the ATM team are Dr. Paul Yeske (Swine Vet Center) and Dr. Maria Pieters (University of Minnesota). On ‘At the Meeting’, Honoring Dr. Bob …

Truffle Media Update 0033 Show Notes: Dr. Joel Iverson shares background and updates on developing communities of practice. In the context of animal biosecurity, Dr. Iverson highlights how data / information can be turned into knowledge / wisdom.

This presentation is from the 2019 Animal Disease Biosecurity Coordinated Agricultural Project Symposium, May 15 - 16, 2019, College Park, MD, USA. Additional presentations are at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKrh7sX3XEWnWcW1Qt5wRQw.

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Truffle Media Update 0032 Show Notes: Whether or not humans play a part in climate change, the US military has to respond to real issues, like the sever damage Tyndall Air Force sustained from Hurricane Michael. This podcast episode from Defense One outlines a perspective on the changes in climate across the globe and how it is materially impacting all aspects of the US military.

Consider these facts: "America's 'Tornado Alley' has moved 500 miles in 30 years", "There's been a 50-fold increase in dangerous heatwaves since 1980", and "Worldwide flooding has quadrupled since 1980" - Now imagine how you in agriculture today need to consider these same issues in the context of growing food.

The transcript for this podcast is at Defense One.

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Truffle Media Update 0031 Show Notes: Rita Emmett, author of The Procrastinator's Handbook, shares how to Blast Away Procrastination and develop an action plan.

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Truffle Media Update 0030 Show Notes: Drew Grinch, director of content at Woodruff, and Josh Flint, associate director of communications at The Maschhoffs, highlight the planning and thinking needed to start and sustain a company blog. Drew and Josh present in front of a packed Ag Media Summit audience, covering tactics, strategy, tools, and heuristics they use for their corporate blogs.

The presenters chose not to use the microphones (gasp!) so the audio is from an open air microphone recording the room. Where possible the audio is amplified to hear questions from the audience.

This presentation is from the 2018 Ag Media Summit Agenda, Phoenix, AZ, USA.

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Truffle Media Update 0029 Show Notes: Where To Find And How To Retain Great Employees - Erin Wagoner, The Maschhoffs, talks about how finding good employees is about developing culture that encourages employees to thrive and share their experiences with those outside the company. This presentation is from the 2019 Missouri Pork Expo, February 12 - 13, 2019, Columbia, MO, USA.

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