When you drive by a hog barn, do you every wonder where does the manure go? Some of you may think it is a waste product, but you may be surprised just how valuable manure truly is. Pigs on Slats Where does all the manure go? Modern pig barns allow pigs to stand on cement slats. Slats are made of…
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Sometimes I wish I could rewrite some of life’s journeys. Seeing people you love in pain is one of the hardest things to endure. But, then, unexpectedly you find a silver lining in some of those journeys. My silver lining comes out of a couple of Diet Dr. Peppers and a road trip. A little background first: My Mom…
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So how are pigs raised? I thought I would give a brief overview of how our pigs are raised. Granted there are many ways to raise pigs and as long as the health and care of the animal is the highest priority, there is no wrong way. Each farmer raises pigs based on their resources, knowledge and access to expertise….
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As a pig farmer, I talk to people about what I do. There are common questions I am asked frequently about pigs. I have compiled a list of my top 12 frequently asked questions about pigs. 1. How many pigs are raised in the U.S. and which states produce the most pigs? In 2017, there were over 235,000,000 pigs raised on…
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As a rooster and a bull have completely different needs, so do the constituents of states across our country. Here in Minnesota, a place far different than California, we are fighting against a “one-size-fits-all” policy that will serve, when implemented, as a detriment to our agricultural community for decades to come. Electric vehicle mandates adversely affect the farming communities in…
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