Contents
FEATURES:
Avoid the discount
At MFA's Beef Innovators meetings, industry experts explained why cattle are more valuable to buyers when the animals have been managed and treated properly.
By James D. Ritchie
We need the lean
McDonald's announced it is testing Australian and New Zealand beef at selected sites in southeastern states. The company says the test is in response to a shortage in lean beef trimmings.
By Steve Fairchild
The state of our soil
Trends from soil samples show what's missing from our soil and how it can be improved for increased crop-growing efficiency.
By Lyndon Brush
An autumn scouting report
Make note of weed populations at harvest to get a head start on next year's weed control programs.
No silver bullets
Post-emerge herbicides coupled with herbicide-resistant seed varieties offer convenience and good control on most weeds. But a shift in weed population proves it's best to vary herbicide chemistry and modes of action.
By James D. Ritchie
COLUMNS:
Country corner
Imperialism and chicanery are alive, well and deviant in global trade
By Chuck Lay
Nutrition
Feed calves a powerful one/two punch
By Dr. Dan Netemeyer
Crops
Soil testing basics II--reliable analysis
By Dr. Paul Tracy
Country humor
Adios, Tom By Jack S. Bray
More country humor
Hound tails By Mitch Jayne
Apple recipes
Viewpoint
Competent boards of directors are a business strength for cooperatives.
By Don Copenhaver
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