Every week a new Science Page from the Bob Morrison’s Swine Health Monitoring Project. The previous editions of the science page are available on our website. In today’s Science Page the MSHMP team takes a look at Senecavirus A incidence in the...

Multigenerational Farm Transition Retreats are available for Minnesota farmers considering farm transition or succession plans. The University of Minnesota Extension offers the retreats in partnership with the Minnesota Department of Agriculture and the Southern Agriculture Center for Excellence. Attendees will...

Minnesota has launched the next phase of its Meat Education and Training (MEAT) grant, opening applications for schools to enhance butchery training programs. In the initial round, the state awarded $350,000 to nine school districts, supporting efforts to establish...

Lee Johnston’s unwavering commitment to agriculture, advancing research, and mentoring future leaders has earned him the Minnesota Pork Distinguished Service Award. His journey from a dairy farm in Pennsylvania to becoming a respected expert in the pork industry highlights...

Preparing for the Storm Winter in Minnesota has been mild so far, with just over five inches of snow—but that’s about to change. A major blizzard is on the way, and we’re expecting upwards of eight inches of snow. As...

In a recent study, the University of Minnesota's Morrison Swine Health Monitoring Project has provided new insights into the evolution of the Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea (PED) virus in the United States. Since its sudden emergence in 2013, PED has...

I enjoy reminiscing about times past. I think about how we started farming and those that were instrumental to our success. One of those people was Dr. Dan Skow. We took out our first loan by purchasing a building...

The ongoing debate surrounding California’s Proposition 12 continues to raise serious concerns for pig farmers across the country. While its intentions may appear to promote animal welfare, the reality of its impact on producers tells a very different story. As...

The Minnesota Pork Board (MPB) recognized individuals and families who have made significant contributions to the pork industry through promotion, education, youth mentoring, and service at the annual Award Recognition Reception on February 10 at the Mayo Clinic Health...

As I watched the presidential inauguration this morning, I couldn’t help but wonder what changes we might see on the farm—if any. Most farmers, myself included, are concerned about the possibility of new tariffs. We just don’t know what...

ark your calendars for the upcoming MN Pork Congress, scheduled for February 11–12, 2025, at the Mayo Event Center in Mankato, Minnesota. This premier event brings together pork producers, industry experts, and educators to discuss the latest in swine...

At long last, the future strip it is finally providing exciting opportunities for profits not seen in a couple of years. Profits give producers options for their operations, and frankly, they make the work more enjoyable for everyone in...

Farm Updates Christmas has passed, and the New Year is only a few days away. Many, including mine, spend time with family during this Christmas season. It truly is a special time of year and one I cherish. But ....

Research with organic swine systems began at the University of Minnesota West Central Research and Outreach Center in 2017. “We began asking why people get into organic swine, and also why they don’t,” says Lee Johnston, Extension swine specialist,...

Following the discovery of the H5N1 influenza virus in dairy cattle in March, the University of Minnesota Extension, working with virus specialists from the College of Veterinary Medicine, put together a small H5 virus working group to monitor the...