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Two MetaFarms producers share their secrets for keeping high-quality labor in the National Hog Farmer.
A great read for any producer looking to gain insight on what has been working for employee retention and satisfaction at three different producers.
Read the full article here.
A great read for any producer looking to gain insight on what has been working for employee retention and satisfaction at three different producers.
Read the full article here.
The MetaFarms Sow and Finish Production Index is featured in the January 2020 Swine Vet Center Newsletter!
This month in the Swine Vet Center P.A. newsletter, the recently produced MetaFarms Q4 2019 production index for finish and sow are highlighted. This is a great newsletter that we highly suggest you subscribe to. As always, if you have any questions on the numbers, please reach out to us!
Read the full newsletter here, and don't forget to subscribe to their newsletter here.
This month in the Swine Vet Center P.A. newsletter, the recently produced MetaFarms Q4 2019 production index for finish and sow are highlighted. This is a great newsletter that we highly suggest you subscribe to. As always, if you have any questions on the numbers, please reach out to us!
Read the full newsletter here, and don't forget to subscribe to their newsletter here.
Ron Ketchem with SMS talks about "Are you ready for changes coming in the next decade?"
Ron Ketchem with SMS (A MetaFarms Company) writes this week about how to be the change agent that your staff needs in order to be prepared for the coming decades.
Read the full article here in the National Hog Farmer.
Ron Ketchem with SMS (A MetaFarms Company) writes this week about how to be the change agent that your staff needs in order to be prepared for the coming decades.
Read the full article here in the National Hog Farmer.
Ron Ketchem with SMS to talk at the 2020 Missouri Pork Expo
The 2020 Expo Educational Series kicks off February 11 at the Missouri Pork Expo.
At 10:00 am on 2/11/20, Ron Ketchem with Swine Management Services will present An Overview of Performance Challenges We Are Facing Today in the Pork Industry.
Read more here.
The 2020 Expo Educational Series kicks off February 11 at the Missouri Pork Expo.
At 10:00 am on 2/11/20, Ron Ketchem with Swine Management Services will present An Overview of Performance Challenges We Are Facing Today in the Pork Industry.
Read more here.
MetaFarms featured in the Midwest Messenger!
The Midwest Messenger recently focused on our acquisition of SMS, as well as how we are positioning ourselves for 2020. Read more here.
The Midwest Messenger recently focused on our acquisition of SMS, as well as how we are positioning ourselves for 2020. Read more here.
Ron Ketchem with SMS talks about "Does gilt total born predict future farm performance?"
Ron Ketchem with SMS (A MetaFarms Company) writes this week about the importance of a total born rate in your sow barns and how this can be used as an indicator of future farm performance.
Read the full article here in the National Hog Farmer.
Ron Ketchem with SMS (A MetaFarms Company) writes this week about the importance of a total born rate in your sow barns and how this can be used as an indicator of future farm performance.
Read the full article here in the National Hog Farmer.
MetaFarms customer Excelsior Farms, Inc. (EFI) recognized as the Entrepreneur of the Year Philippines 2019
Entrepreneurs Alvin S. Hing and Paul T. Holaysan were brought together by their shared vision of improving food security in the country through advanced, sustainable hog farming practices that would enhance livestock quality for breeding and consumption.
MetaFarms is proud to partner with EFI in helping them revolutionize the local swine industry by leveraging innovative farming techniques.
Read more about how they are using innovation here.
Entrepreneurs Alvin S. Hing and Paul T. Holaysan were brought together by their shared vision of improving food security in the country through advanced, sustainable hog farming practices that would enhance livestock quality for breeding and consumption.
MetaFarms is proud to partner with EFI in helping them revolutionize the local swine industry by leveraging innovative farming techniques.
Read more about how they are using innovation here.
MetaFarms acquires Swine Management Services (SMS) to Expand Services Portfolio
On October 1st, 2019, MetaFarms acquired Swine Management Services LLC (SMS) of Fremont, Nebraska to expand its services portfolio. SMS will join the MetaFarms family and operate as a wholly-owned subsidiary, while continuing to provide all its current analytic and consulting solutions to the swine industry.
Customers and industry experts look to the MetaFarms platform for insights and benchmarking. With this acquisition we will be able to consolidate and further enhance our benchmarking services to deliver more value to your organization.
You can find the full announcement here.
On October 1st, 2019, MetaFarms acquired Swine Management Services LLC (SMS) of Fremont, Nebraska to expand its services portfolio. SMS will join the MetaFarms family and operate as a wholly-owned subsidiary, while continuing to provide all its current analytic and consulting solutions to the swine industry.
Customers and industry experts look to the MetaFarms platform for insights and benchmarking. With this acquisition we will be able to consolidate and further enhance our benchmarking services to deliver more value to your organization.
You can find the full announcement here.
CAST YOUR VOTE: MetaFarms SecureReady program is featured in National Hog Farmers' New Product Tour
We have been busy this year developing several solutions and programs to help producers improve efficiency and reduce their bottom line. One of these programs is SecureReady, which helps prepare producers for a disease outbreak.
Although we had hoped to highlight this program at the World Pork Expo, we are more than thrilled to be nominated to be featured in the 2019 New Product Tour. With the cancellation of the World Pork Expo, the voting will take a new format in the form of a virtual gallery.
As always, we would love your support in the form of a vote!
We have been busy this year developing several solutions and programs to help producers improve efficiency and reduce their bottom line. One of these programs is SecureReady, which helps prepare producers for a disease outbreak.
Although we had hoped to highlight this program at the World Pork Expo, we are more than thrilled to be nominated to be featured in the 2019 New Product Tour. With the cancellation of the World Pork Expo, the voting will take a new format in the form of a virtual gallery.
As always, we would love your support in the form of a vote!
MetaFarms Completes Recent Integrations to Connect all Phases of Pork Production
Independent ag platform links to multiple industry systems for seamless interaction
Press Release, May 16, 2018
Burnsville, Minn.– MetaFarms, Inc., the information platform for agriculture, recently completed integrations with multiple industry systems to connect all phases of pork production for seamless interaction. The integrations bring the independent platform and portfolio of cost and time saving solutions to full functionality with even more to come.
Integrations with Electronic Sow Feeder (ESF) systems and the Pork Checkoff have now moved from beta to full production within the MetaFarms Ag Platform (MAP). These recent integrations add to the growing list of current connections within the platform including imports from feed mills, packers and common accounting software. Read More.
Independent ag platform links to multiple industry systems for seamless interaction
Press Release, May 16, 2018
Burnsville, Minn.– MetaFarms, Inc., the information platform for agriculture, recently completed integrations with multiple industry systems to connect all phases of pork production for seamless interaction. The integrations bring the independent platform and portfolio of cost and time saving solutions to full functionality with even more to come.
Integrations with Electronic Sow Feeder (ESF) systems and the Pork Checkoff have now moved from beta to full production within the MetaFarms Ag Platform (MAP). These recent integrations add to the growing list of current connections within the platform including imports from feed mills, packers and common accounting software. Read More.
MetaFarms Launches SecureReady™ to Prepare Producers for a Disease Outbreak
Press Release–May 15, 2019
Burnsville, Minn.– MetaFarms, Inc., the information platform for agriculture, today announced a first-of-its-kind program for swine producers to prepare for a potential Foreign Animal Disease (FAD) outbreak. SecureReady™ leverages all aspects of the MetaFarms Ag Platform (MAP) to facilitate the population, updating, and access of records including: Premises Identification Number (PIN), real-time inventory, movements and bio security assessments.
“With the cancelling of the World Pork Expo and African swine fever (ASF) continuing to spread, we’re reminded the threat of an outbreak looms ever imminent over our industry,” said Brian Parker, chief operating officer for MetaFarms. “We understand the ability for the industry to respond quickly and effectively is crucial.” Read More
Press Release–May 15, 2019
Burnsville, Minn.– MetaFarms, Inc., the information platform for agriculture, today announced a first-of-its-kind program for swine producers to prepare for a potential Foreign Animal Disease (FAD) outbreak. SecureReady™ leverages all aspects of the MetaFarms Ag Platform (MAP) to facilitate the population, updating, and access of records including: Premises Identification Number (PIN), real-time inventory, movements and bio security assessments.
“With the cancelling of the World Pork Expo and African swine fever (ASF) continuing to spread, we’re reminded the threat of an outbreak looms ever imminent over our industry,” said Brian Parker, chief operating officer for MetaFarms. “We understand the ability for the industry to respond quickly and effectively is crucial.” Read More
MetaFarms Launches New Tech for Swine Producers
SOW ENTERPRISE modernizes record keeping from data capture to decision making
Press Release, January 11, 2018
Burnsville, Minn.– MetaFarms, Inc., the information platform for agriculture, today announced a new technology for swine producers. MetaFarms’ SOW ENTERPRISE is a premium upgrade to the SOW module within the MetaFarms’ Agriculture Platform (MAP) representing the next generation information system for sow production.
The premium program enables swine producers to gain daily visibility into their sow barns. Through snapshot views of key performance metrics, managers can make timely data-driven decisions. The new program gives swine producers real-time oversight across their production system by capturing daily information through their mobile application and provides robust integration with electronic sow feeders (ESFs). Read More.
SOW ENTERPRISE modernizes record keeping from data capture to decision making
Press Release, January 11, 2018
Burnsville, Minn.– MetaFarms, Inc., the information platform for agriculture, today announced a new technology for swine producers. MetaFarms’ SOW ENTERPRISE is a premium upgrade to the SOW module within the MetaFarms’ Agriculture Platform (MAP) representing the next generation information system for sow production.
The premium program enables swine producers to gain daily visibility into their sow barns. Through snapshot views of key performance metrics, managers can make timely data-driven decisions. The new program gives swine producers real-time oversight across their production system by capturing daily information through their mobile application and provides robust integration with electronic sow feeders (ESFs). Read More.
MetaFarms expands executive team to prepare for growth
Childs and Parker take on broader leadership roles
Press Release, January 9, 2018
Burnsville, Minn.– MetaFarms, Inc., the leading information platform for agriculture, today announced that Alan Childs and Brian Parker have been promoted to new executive leadership positions to poise the company for further growth. Read More.
Childs and Parker take on broader leadership roles
Press Release, January 9, 2018
Burnsville, Minn.– MetaFarms, Inc., the leading information platform for agriculture, today announced that Alan Childs and Brian Parker have been promoted to new executive leadership positions to poise the company for further growth. Read More.