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While most of us associate pad systems with evaporative cooling, the same principle applies to the sprinkler systems found in finishing houses.

Understand the three levels of fly activity for more effective control

"Plug and play" alarm and monitoring system.

Automated ceiling inlets offer a time-saving alternative to gravity air inlets

The 3G sunset may also shut down your alarm systems.

Cellular carriers announced their intentions to shut down all 3G technologies in 2022 in favor of faster and more advanced tech like 4G and 5G networks. This action means that if your farm alarm system includes a 3G cellular transmitter for communication, it will no longer function when the 3G shutdown occurs. Even if it appears to function, it will no longer be able to communicate with a digital cellphone line.

Illinois farm converts nursery to 1800 head finishing facility.

When presented with the opportunity to convert an existing 20-year-old nursery to a finishing facility, the owners of Probst Porkers LTD decided to move forward. Located near Sigel, IL, the partners worked with Hog Slat sales rep Ross Thompson to finalize the plans and construction timeline.