Robert Sakata is president of Sakata Farms and currently cares for 2,500 acres of irrigated farm ground between Brighton, Platteville and Hudson in Colorado.
The upgrade to the community’s water system includes installation of an emergency 350-to-400-kilowatt backup generator to power the county’s primary Cedar Piney facility during power outages, ensuring uninterrupted water supply to area residents and businesses.
The results on Pete Matthews' farm represent a strong positive economical impact for the operation, as pigs grow faster and with less food consumption.
Enhancing the meat-eating experience and improving overall value of meat products has been a longtime goal for processors. There have been some incredible advancements in the ingredients that improve texture, binding and water-holding capacity.
The move to reduced-use and no-antibiotics-ever production systems is prompting the broiler industry to explore other tools, not just for managing gut health but also for reducing the number of foodborne pathogens.