Episode 52: Fall/Winter ventilation basics for swine barns
In this podcast, Swine Extension Educator Sarah Schieck Boelke once again speaks with Lyle Lange and Mike Walker of Lange Ag Systems in Willmar, MN. This time she speaks to Lyle and Mike about Fall/Winter ventilation basics for swine barns. Lyle has over 46 years of experience in the livestock industry, and Mike has 26 years of experience. With the change of season to Fall and then Winter, there are some fundamental things producers should evaluate in the swine barn to ensure ventilation is at optimal performance. Lyle and Mike define basic ventilation terminology and provide practical strategies for common ventilation issues, such as cleaning soffits and fans, checking belts, and calibrating inlets. Lyle and Mike also discuss how to ensure the heating system is ready when needed.
Recorded August 10, 2026.
28 Jul 2026
Episode 51: Trailer contamination at harvest facilities
In this podcast, Swine Extension Educator Sarah Schieck Boelke speaks with Lucas Ferreira, Master’s student in Veterinary Science in the Department of Veterinary Population Medicine, about his research on trailer contamination at the harvest plant facilities during the unloading of market hogs. The study includes two harvest facilities that Lucas and others visit regularly throughout the year to collect environmental samples from the unloading dock and trailers to analyze for pathogens, such as PRRSv, PEDv, PDCoV, and SVA. The research also includes talking to the drivers about their biosecurity practices. In the podcast, Lucas gives preliminary results and explains the research is ongoing. Year 1 of 2 has been completed.
Learn more about trailer contamination at the harvest plant facilities during unloading of market hogs as featured in the podcast.
Assessment of PEDV Trailer Contamination at the Harvest Facility (https://umnswinenews.com/2025/08/26/assessment-of-pedv-trailer-contamination-at-the-harvest-facility/) blog post on Minnesota Swine News.
SHIC-Funded study quantifies trailer contamination risk at harvest plants (https://www.swinehealth.org/shic-funded-study-quantifies-trailer-contamination-risk-at-harvest-plants/) posted in Swine Health and Information Center website.
22 Jul 2026
Episode 50 – Minnesota Paid Leave for agriculture
In this podcast, Swine Extension Educator Sarah Schieck Boelke speaks with Rob Holcomb, UMN Extension agricultural business management educator, about Minnesota Paid Leave for agriculture. Rob explains what agriculture employers need to participate, how to set up an account, and employer reporting responsibilities. He also shares resources for more information.
Resources mentioned in the podcast
Minnesota Paid Leave website (https://paidleave.mn.gov/)
UMN Extension Managing a farm webpage (https://extension.umn.edu/managing-farm)
UMN Extension Agriculture Business Management YouTube - MN Paid Leave playlist (https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRKRjzdHP6lRerTon3O9-UvdNJlumn9yl&si=aA0kMekl8xzLy5kJ)
Rob Holcomb's contact information: holcombr@umn.edu (mailto:holcombr@umn.edu); 507-258-8754
This podcast was recorded on June 15, 2026
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