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FEATURES:
Quality cattle
When farmers work together to bring similar cattle to the stockyards, buyers are willing to pay more. On Dec. 5 at the Joplin Regional Stockyards in southwest Missouri, MFA's Health Track Beef Alliance sold almost 5,000 cattle. Both producers and buyers profited.
By James D. Ritchie
Building on MFA tradition
A pre-tax profit of $10.1 million made this year's annual meeting even more upbeat than usual. The numbers underscore MFA's current position, history and future in the agricultural marketplace.
By Chuck Lay
MFA Incorporated Annual Report
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Remembering beau
Beau Slick touched many hearts during his 30 years. He was a hard-working quarter horse who was always loyal to his owners and fellow rodeo cowboys. His independent spirit will be remembered by many. By Kay Snowden
By Kay Snowden
DEPARTMENTS:
Country Corner
A modest proposal to allow suburbanites to experience elk.
By Chuck Lay
Crops
Farmers may face nitrogen supply problems this spring.
By Dr. Paul Tracy
Nutrition
MFA adds two new beef feeds.
By Dr. Dan Netemeyer
Country Humor
Meeting meat needs. By Jack S. Bray
Advertisin' Zeke's cold remedy. By Mitch Jayne
Recipes
Valentine treats
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