As many readers of this blog know, I’ve been talking about retirement or at least slowing down for several years now. With this posting I’m writing my last blog about my experiences and thoughts regarding the swine industry worldwide as … Continue reading →

Weather in our region of the US continues to be cool and wet. I just reviewed the on-line data from the University of Minnesota Southern Outreach and Research Center at Waseca and rainfall since May 1 is above normal. Thanks … Continue reading →

The manure pumping season is almost at hand for the majority of Midwest production sites. Yesterday while driving to a client’s site I met a semi-tanker manure transport vehicle. Last week I had a conversation with a client who was … Continue reading →

As many readers of this blog know, I retired as a Professor of Animal Science and Extension Swine Specialist from the University of Nebraska 11 years ago. We relocated to North Mankato, Mn in order to access the social services … Continue reading →