Contents
FEATURES:
Changing America's oil: Fuel from the field
Those soybeans you are growing this year could wind up in someone's fuel tank.
By James D. Ritchie
Avoid the throes of sudden death syndrome
Sudden Death Syndrome in soybeans remains an enigma. But scientists are beginning to find which management systems help fend off the disease.
By Steve Fairchild
In-season corn nitrogen management
To optimize corn response to applied nitrogen and to break through current yield barriers, farmers must move toward in-season nitrogen applications.
By Dr. Paul Tracy
Ten mistakes to avoid for successful dairy expansion
Lack of long-term planning and goal-oriented decision making are mistakes made in expanding a dairy operation.
By James Fashing
Banking on germplasm
These banks specialize in protecting nature's history to help protect its future.
By David Elstein
Go online for an environmental assessment
Farmers make one stop on the internet to find out about environmental and water quality concerns on their farm.
By Steve Fairchild
Price prospects are up in the air
World supply outlook becomes a game of wait and see.
By James D. Ritchie
COLUMNS:
Country corner
Fertilizer companies produce useful nutrients to enhance public opinion
By Chuck Lay
Nutrition
With care, fescue can be good pasture for Midwest horses
Dr. Dan Netemeyer
Country humor
A word for our youth
By Jack S. Bray
Punch recipes
Viewpoint
District meetings feature elections and discussion of financial issues
By Don Copenhaver
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