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FEATURES:
Guess what hit the fan
Get ready for the biggest change in water-quality regulations affecting animal agriculture in nearly 30 years. Stiffer rules on water quality will impact at least 650 livestock producers in Missouri. It could force some out of business.
By James D. Ritchie
Ag-friendly gifts
Those looking to give bonuses, prizes or gifts have an agriculture-friendly venue--certificates from meat-industry groups. The certificates even make the grade as holiday gifts to city friends.
By Diana Lambdin Meyer
Sunflowers
If you're looking for a new crop to incorporate on your farm this season, consider sunflowers. Their recently improved genetics and short growing season make them a good double crop.
By Dr. Paul Tracy
The Farm
The Chicago Museum of Science and Industry's exhibit, The Farm, is a must-see attraction. The exhibit features a positive portrayal of farming, providing everything from the farm but the dirt.
By James Fashing
Junkyard warriors
Creative. Hard-working. Passionate. The three words describe the Long brothers. The Pennsylvania natives are the first Americans to be named Junkyard Wars champions. The popular cable TV series has a lot of gear-heads excited. And these three are farm boys.
By Dolores Landeck
Stitches in time
The hard times and tight budgets of the Depression spawned innovation. So when Aunt Jenny got sick, one artist with a quilting needle found an innovative way to pay the doctor. Her skill survives today and still warms one woman's heart.
By Wilma Riley
Columns:
Country Corner
EPA's focus on manure smells like political maneuvering.
By Chuck Lay
Nutrition
MaThe rest of the story concerning BSE and FMD.
By Dr. Dan Netemeyer
Country Humor
Scientific fact or fiction? By Jack S. Bray
More Country Humor
Crime don't pay By Mitch Jayne
Hot-off-the-grill recipes
Viewpoint
Farmers are the best spokesmen to tell agriculture's story.
By Don Copenhaver
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