Husband, Father, Swine Nutritionist, Farmer, Proud Boilermaker and Wildcat
Joined September 2011
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Jun 14
This bonus Patio Pondering is about family, family long gone but I think we all can relate.
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Jun 9
On the heels of @NPPCWPX , a question I've been pondering:
What has the modern swine industry gained... and what has it quietly lost?
Dr. Doug Newcom and I discuss a lot about the future of the U.S. swine industry. @NationalSwine
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Jun 9
Agriculture has a welcoming problem, but once past the standoffishness we are quite inclusive.
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Jun 8
Made it to Owatonna, Minnesota and finally have some time to edit a podcast episode.
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Jun 7
I had two fan boy moments this week. First8 . was meeting Mike Minor with @AgProfessional at @NPPCWPX .
Today, my friend @corn_porkNbeans gave me a tour of the @Farm4ProfitLLC studio.
I'm giddy!
Plus now I added to my studio wishlist.
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Jun 6
Check this out from my friend Doug Warters, what a deal!
Pork is the best deal in the meat case!
#seewhatporkcando
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Jun 6
We toured the @ISUVetMed Veterinary Diagnostic Lab yesterday. The data shared by Dr. Giovani Trevisan on PRRS positive cases did not paint a promising picture for the pork industry and efforts to address this nasty disease.
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Jun 6
Sitting in Des Moines watching the radar at home and not worried because my team finished #plant2026 yesterday.
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Jun 4
Sitting in a meeting with a Chinese contingent and my fears that few of the discussions about future potential sales to China are based in reality.
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Jun 4
Mention New World Screw Worm to non agriculture people and their mental image is not an insect or a cow!
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Jun 4
Not on the patio this morning. I'm at @NPPCWPX with an iron in my hand. Some habits just wait for you to need them again.
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Jun 3
Heading to #WorldPorkExpo.
The cape is AI.
The curiosity is real.
Looking forward to learning, reconnecting with friends, and finding a little more clarity in a complex industry.
Clear Thinking for Complex Agriculture.
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Jun 2
As the pork industry heads to @NPPCWPX , here's a conversation about the bigger system that connects farms, trade, and consumers.
My discussion with Lori Stevermer @TEFGal :
Why Agriculture Works Best When Choice, Trade, and Trust Work Together
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Jun 1
Mosy I-Staters won't appreciate this.
I am planting my only 36 rows of half mile rows right now.
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