Iowa family sees evolution of hog industry

Janelle Atyeo
May 7, 2019
May 7, 2019 Updated May 8, 2019

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Forty years in the hog business has brought Rick Moser through the ups and downs of the industry.

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Janelle is editor of the Tri-State Neighbor, covering South Dakota, southwestern Minnesota, northwestern Iowa and northeastern Nebraska. Reach her at jatyeo@tristateneighbor.com or follow on Twitter @JLNeighbor.