With record numbers of pigs being killed and the upcoming hogs and pigs report, I’ve been asked several times in recent weeks for my thoughts on inventory numbers and producer attitudes. Builders have told me interest in new wean-finish, nurseries … Continue reading →

This past week I’ve been on rural roads in 5 different states as I’ve visited production sites. While there has been quite a variation in the quality of the roads, etc. in all cases we had little difficulty in getting … Continue reading →

With the mild fall in southern Minnesota and Iowa, pig performance has been outstanding based on the closeouts I’ve seen recently from client sites. With new crop corn and the ability to keep barns within the thermal-neutral range, feed intake … Continue reading →