This past week I’ve been working on a presentation for the China Swine Science Conference in Xiamen, China on September 17-20. My topic – optimal farm size for profit in pig farming. Read More...

Pit pumping has begun in areas with small grains such as oats, barley and wheat. In corn-soy country producers are monitoring pit depth in anticipation of soybean harvest beginning in 6-7 weeks. With this in mind, I’ve had some inquiries regarding pit pumping and safety considerations. Read More...

As I slowly return to the world of pork production following the loss of my wife on June 21, I find that my priorities aren’t quite the same as they once were. Some of that is driven by family demands. As the guardian for our 25 year old handicapped daughter I’ve had to learn how to deal with Social Security Administration rules and accounting, how to file yearly reports with district court regarding management of her monies, how to spend days at a time visiting various doctors and therapists, how to work with social services, care providers and sheltered workshop personnel as we craft an individual development plan. And the list goes on of the many things my wife took care of so I could be deeply immersed in the swine industry. Read More...