We are living in unsettled, stressful and uncertain times. I struggle to find ways to process everything that is going on in our world. I resign to the fact that I can’t figure it out. War is looming that we haven’t seen since WWII and will impact every one of us. It makes me sad. Some of you may say,…
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In the vast majority of pig farms, breeding boars are nowhere to be found. So how can sows be pregnant with no board around? The majority of sows in the U.S. are bred using a technique called Artificial Insemination, OR AI. AI is not new and was first used in swine in the 1930’s. Boar studs (boar farms) are used…
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In southern Minnesota, most farmers grow two types of crops – corn and soybeans. With all the crops grown, where do our crops go? Why do we grow corn and soybeans? Market access is THE most important factor in determining what crops we grow. Crops with no markets make no sense to grow. In southern Minnesota, we have an abundance of markets…
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Confused about GMOs? There is no question GMOs (Soy, corn, cotton, canola, sugar beets, alfalfa, papaya, squash, apples, potatoes) are front and center in many food conversations and news sources. I have put a quick list of some GMO facts that you may not know: 1) GMOs are not foods. GMOs (genetically modified organism) are a breeding technology. Sometimes when I…
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Duluth is on Lake Superior in northern Minnesota and is one of my favorite places to visit! It’s a place I can let myself forget just about everything. It is a peaceful and relaxing place to escape from the busyness of life. So let’s look at why Duluth is worth visiting. A little history: viking heritage When traveling on I35 N…
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