The decisions you make today will impact your kids and grandkids. It is important to make the right decisions today so that the next generation will have a good, stable foundation to build upon. The same goes for our breeding decisions – the sires you AI to this year will affect the future of your…
We walk through a lot of barns. Some of them have flooring that went in 20 years ago and still looks like it belongs there. Others have floors that are rusting at the weld joints, cracking where the coating peeled, or patched together with replacements that do not match the originals. The barns are roughly…
Here at ADA, we take pride in manufacturing products for producers who think beyond today. Our customers understand that building the foundation for the next generation is vital and that every decision made in a barn is more than just a financial one; it’s a long-term commitment. The goal isn’t simply to raise pigs this…
In today’s hog industry, every extra pig weaned matters. Margins are tight in nearly every facility, labor is stretched thin, and producers are being pushed to drive more efficiently without relying on expensive electronics or complicated management systems. Yet one of the most overlooked factors in farrowing performance is also one of the most foundational:…
This month, ADA Enterprises is proud to feature Eagle Creek Colony as our Customer Spotlight. For over 40 years, Eagle Creek Colony has trusted ADA Dura Trac Flooring throughout their hog operations, demonstrating both loyalty and resilience in the face of challenges. A Farm Rooted in Tradition and Strength About 55 miles west…
An Industry-Wide Question with Deep Roots If you’ve been in the livestock business long enough, some years it seems like a losing game. You’ve probably heard the age-old question: What’s more valuable—the sow or the litter? It’s the kind of thing that comes up at producer meetings, in farrowing houses, and likely your granddad pondered…