Contents
FEATURES:
Bt corn not a threat to monarchs
The USDA's Agricultural Research Service spent 2 years investigating whether Bt corn is a threat to monarch butterflies. Its findings show that the concern about Bt pollen killing butterfly larva was hype.
By J. Kim Kaplan
Ark of a craftsman
One farmer creates a masterpiece with Missouri hardwood and stainless steel. The stainless steel tackle is fashioned from the family's old dairy equipment.
By James Fashing
Are you ready for a big rig?
Affordable, used tractor-trailer rigs keep the combine running and help boost thin commodity margins.
By James D. Ritchie
Hooked on utility
They're not new, but they are proliferating. The market for utility vehicles continues to grow due to both new and faithful customers.
By Steve Fairchild
Ride impressions
Your intrepid reporter spends a day on the latest Polaris Rangers. He tried but couldn't get stuck.
By Steve Fairchild
Mild winter and insects
With little snow and relatively mild winter temperatures, some insects may be problematic this spring. However, complex life cycles and spring weather make predicting insect problems difficult. Watch out for alfalfa weevil.
By Steve Fairchild
COLUMNS:
Country Corner
Bt corn and monarch butterflies: a controversy made in the media
By Chuck Lay
Nutrition
Creep feeding with a limiting ration
By Dr. Dan Netemeyer
Country Humor
Compulsory education By Jack S. Bray
Strawberry recipes
Viewpoint
Agriculture continues to face challenges in this new century
By Don Copenhaver
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