I’ve been asked by many people the past few weeks for my thoughts on pig numbers going to slaughter in the coming weeks. All of this is in light of the December 1 pig crop report which suggested declining numbers in slaughter weight pigs beginning sometime in late January to early February. Read More...

As I write this blog, roads in southwestern Minnesota are once again closed due to blowing and drifting snow. Wind chills in the region tonight are expected to be as low as -25F (-32C) with low temperatures around 0F (-18C) for several nights. Read More...