Contents
FEATURES:
More horse power
Missouri's horse owners come from all walks of life and areas of the state. A recent survey puts a number and value on the industry.
By Christi Miller
Low-risk ranching
Using long-term leases to build pasture and put gains on cattle has this couple in high demand. It all hinges on management-intensive grazing.
By James D. Ritchie
Investing in soil
After winning a state-wide soybean yield contest, Kelly Forck points to years of no-till and nutrient buildup preceding the contest as a significant contributor to the win.
By Steve Fairchild
Revised CAFO rules
States have flexibility to interpret new rules for confined animal feeding operations, many producers won't need new permits.
By James D. Ritchie
The path to precision's advantage
Should you be collecting data or addressing fertility issues first? MFA's Agricultural Systems Information Lab manager, David Hughes, says do both--on a schedule.
By Steve Fairchild
Complete feed versus by-products
Take a careful look at bottom-line profit when considering up-front savings with by-products.
By Dr. Dan Netemeyer
Toward weed-free pastures
Managing pastures and hayfields for optimum production.
By Lyndon Brush
COLUMNS:
Country corner
Conservation programs may face budget knives in Congress
By Chuck Lay
Country humor
Choked by oak
By Jack S. Bray
More country humor
In Ozark terms
By Mitch Jayne
Pot pie recipes
Viewpoint
Meth labs drive anhydrous theft and jeopardize rural communities
By Don Copenhaver
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