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Photo Of The Week: Mexican Swine Producers Better Understand DDGS Use In Iowa

This week, swine producers from Sonora, Mexico, traveled to Iowa to take part in an educational program to learn how to use distiller’s dried grains with solubles (DDGS) in their swine feed. Pictured, the group visited Iowa State University’s pilot feed mill which offers hands-on experience for its students

This week, swine producers from Sonora, Mexico, traveled to Iowa to take part in an educational program to learn how to use distiller’s dried grains with solubles (DDGS) in their swine feed. Pictured, the group visited Iowa State University’s pilot feed mill which offers hands-on experience for its students

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What I’m Checking Behind the Planter This Spring

Video: What I’m Checking Behind the Planter This Spring



This is the first episode of a new behind-the-scenes series on our farm.

Today I’m checking behind the planter looking at planting depth, seed-to-soil contact, and making sure we’re placing seed into moisture, even in a dry spring.

Everything can look good from the cab, but this is where you find out what’s really happening.

We also ran into a prescription issue that slowed us down, which is a good reminder that even when conditions are ideal, the little things still matter.

If you’re planting right now, it’s worth taking a few minutes to check behind your planter.