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Ames, Iowa: Distynct, a leader in innovative smart alarm systems for hog barns, is excited to announce a new partnership with Hog Slat, a leading manufacturer and distributor of hog and poultry production equipment. Through this partnership, the Distynct Smart Alarm System will now be available for purchase at Hog Slat retail locations and through […]

In today’s fast-paced world, two distinct yet equally powerful emotions often drive our decisions: Fear of Missing Out (FOMO) and Fear of Messing Up (FOMU). While they might sound similar, their effects on our choices can be quite different. Let’s delve into these concepts, using the recent release of the new NCAA football game as […]

One of the most simple and reliable indicators of a vehicle’s health is its tire pressure. For my F150, those tire pressure gauges had been faithfully performing their duty, ensuring my truck ran smoothly and safely down the road. However, after years of service, the gauges started to fail, and it became clear that replacements […]

Unreliable connectivity, or no connectivity at all, is nothing foreign to pig farmers. In a world of data, instant gratification, and glamorous technology, the swine industry shouldn’t feel distant from experiencing these same amenities.  Technology is being created to ensure animal wellbeing and stress-free management; however, the foundation for this technology is missing. BJ Brugman, […]

When it comes to temperature parameter adjustments, Distynct now takes it to a new level. The team is thrilled to introduce the exciting feature of batch temperature changes on the Distynct dashboard. Efficiency is key, and adjusting barns one by one simply doesn’t cut it. Users can choose as many or as few barns as […]

Sustainability: it’s a buzzword that, unless you’ve been under a rock the size of a hog barn, you’ve certainly heard.  But in the pork production world, what does that buzzword actually look like day-to-day? And what tools are available to help producers achieve sustainability goals? What even are the sustainability goals, and how do they […]

“Life starts outside your comfort zone” might be a fine philosophy to live by – except in the hog barn.  In there? Pigs need to stay squarely in their thermoneutral zone: the range of ambient temperatures at which they can maintain a normal body temperature.  When barn temperatures get too hot or too cold, hogs […]

Technology is only as good as the amount it’s actually adopted. You could be instituting the most innovative tech products into your barn. But if none of your employees are using those products… what’s the point? The pork production industry has traditionally been slow to embrace technological change. It’s a high-touch, 24/7 industry, so no wonder. Those […]

There’s more to a “reliable” internet connection than meets the eye. If you’ve integrated any kind of tech tool or internet-based system into your pork production facility, your top concern is likely: does the internet work? And the ability to get dependable, steady internet is a huge part of reliable connectivity. It’s what drives your day-to-day. […]

Connectivity in the ag industry: the status quo In rural areas – where most pork production facilities are located – reliable connectivity is hard to come by. It’s not as profitable for broadband internet companies to serve and/or maintain service in more remote areas. According to the FCC, about 14 million rural Americans lack LTE broadband. […]

It’s a common nightmare for every hog producer: an out-of-feed event. This is the term used in pork production for any period of time that hogs don’t have access to feed. Even for relatively short events (a few hours), there can still be major downstream effects. Put simply, it’s incredibly strenuous for the animals — and […]

As temperatures drop and snow moves across the U.S., there’s one topic that might be even scarier than the weather itself: Your propane bill. Energy costs in barns are a battle every year, especially in winter. According to a National Hog Farmer survey, for example, roughly 88% of all fossil energy in swine nurseries is used for […]