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FEATURES:
Sound fundamentals
Paying attention to the fundamentals of farming is Frank Collop's specialty. The northeast Missouri farmer is proof that good farmers pay attention to details. Field management, machinery maintenance and diversification all play a large role on Collop's 1,500-acre operation.
By Holly Hollenbeck
Cooperative performance
A newly released report lists the 100 highest revenue-earning cooperatives in the United States. Five of those cooperatives are located in Missouri. The report's bottom line reflects the value of today's cooperatives to U.S. agriculture.
Start-up financing
The Beginning Farmer Loan Program helps steer farmers to low-interest loans. The loans are available through a bond program administered by the Missouri Agricultural and Small Business Development Authority.
By James D. Ritchie
Dear Bess
Through letters, Harry S. Truman kept in touch with the one and only woman he ever loved. Distance kept the eventual husband and wife separated much of their life. Letters were the way the two chose to communicate. Here are a few letters the two wrote to each other throughout the years.
By James D. Ritchie
Dear Sandy Claws
For every child, there's a time to believe in Santa. For Billy Redford, that time hasn't yet ended.
By Mitch Jayne
DEPARTMENTS:
Country Corner
At first glance, ideal Christmas gifts can be underappreciated.
By Chuck Lay
Crops
High yields, varied weather highlighted crop year 2000.
By Dr. Paul Tracy
Animal Health
Joint-health supplements for horses: the jury's out.
By Dr. Tony Martin
Nutrition
Benefits of molasses in feed are often misunderstood.
By Dr. Dan Netemeyer
Viewpoint
Life Sciences Center encourages university's inherent synergies.
By Don Copenhaver
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