What we wanted to see is, by feeding these higher levels of distillers grains, are we having a substantial effect on the amount of nitrogen and phosphorus coming out in the manure.

The reason that we were really interested in that is obviously because of the regulations that most farmers and ranchers have to deal with.

If we have a week of temperatures in the 50s when it's rainy and overcast that turns right around and it's 75 and sunny for a week - that's a situation when the potential can be pretty great.

You can do it yourself, but the trick is to make sure you get it in the right place, you get it mixed up well and it's as sterile as possible.

I don't think we have a huge problem (in South Dakota), but I think it does occur a little more frequently than what we might be aware of.

(I read) in quiet spots so I can concentrate.