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Waterhemp watch
Waterhemp is a tough, prolific weed. Several years ago, it developed resistance to a couple of herbicide families. No documented cases of glyphosate-resistant waterhemp exist, but plenty of speculation does. Here's a look at the latest developments.
By Steve Fairchild
Angling for profits
Top production or top dollar? Before the mid-1990s, the key to successful marketing was knowing when to sell. Freedom to Farm, with its market loan and loan deficiency payment, looks to have clamped a ceiling on crop prices.
By James D. Ritchie
Good calves, choice beef, satisfied customers
Stay ahead of the game in today's beef industry by recognizing trends and participating in real value-added opportunities. Consumer preferences are changing the industry. Consistency rules--and pays dividends.
By James D. Ritchie
Race cars and dairy cows
Much like a fine-tuned race car, dairy cows need quality fuel to perform. Rev up your cow's milk production and you'll rev up your farm's profit.
By Dr. Alan Wessler
The new Farm Bill
As the newest farm legislation works its way through the high politics of Washington, D.C., conservation and a counter-cyclical income safeguard look like serious contenders.
By James D. Ritchie
Rural cleansing
Environmentalists say they just want to protect the endangered sucker fish of the Klamath Basin. What they really want is to drive people out of the countryside.
By Kimberley A. Strassel
Birth in a chicken house
A story by Dr. James Lucas
Columns:
Country Corner
With endangered species appeal, regulatory trumps legislative.
By Chuck Lay
Crops
Should you base inputs on soil variation?
By Dr. Paul Tracy
Nutrition
Getting it right: cafeteria minerals cover all bases.
By Dr. Dan Netemeyer
Country Humor
Good and crazy By Jack S. Bray
More Country Humor
Ozark humor By Mitch Jayne
Pork recipes
Viewpoint
Through innovation and service, MFA reflects today's agriculture.
By Don Copenhaver
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