11. The larger litter size is one result of the trend toward larger, factory-style hog farms, in which hogs are raised in air-conditioned buildings. 12. They are raising hogs that are free of antibiotics and selling organic pork, at a premium. 13. They raised milo, corn and soybeans, ran a few cattle and raised some hogs. 14. To appease eastern Kansas, where opposition to corporate farming was strongest, counties were given the right to ban corporations from raising hogs within their boundaries. 15. Today, hogs are being raised for more flavor and less fat. 16. Tom McDonald, who raises hogs in Ryan, Iowa, knows how that works. 17. Whether they raise hogs or grow corn, farmers of the future will have little choice but to enter into similar contract farming arrangements, some economists believe. 18. With a small loan from the local bank, quietly backed by his father, he began raising hogs. 19. Raynor raises hogs under contract with Rose Hill-based Murphy Family Farms Inc. 20. He said some Christian groups have been misled by rumors, such as one claiming that Misuari would prevent Christians from eating pork and raising hogs. |