In a recent discussion, I was asked how much of Iowa’s fertilizer need was being met by land application of swine manure. At the same time, I’ve been driving across much of Iowa and looking at a corn crop that … Continue reading →

The swine conference I attended in Mendoza, Argentina was very interesting. I had lunch yesterday with a producer from Chile who’s production records rival the best systems in the US. His challenge – how to source feed ingredients. In addition … Continue reading →

I’m writing this blog from a motel room in Mendoza, Argentina. I am presenting 2 talks at a conference for veterinarians and producers. Mendoza is famous for its wine production and while Minnesota is sweltering, the highs here are around … Continue reading →

In the past 2 weeks I’ve traveled across much of northeast and central Nebraska, northern Illinois and eastern Iowa. Other than low spots being too wet, the corn and soybean crop is looking very good. While my last blog dealt … Continue reading →