Contents
FEATURES:
Linked with agriculture
As vice president of sales operations for the machinery leasing enterprise, MachineryLink, this MFA scholar sees the benefits of broad agricultural experience. By Steve Fairchild
Banking on youth
This year the MFA Foundation is investing more than $348,000 in the future of our communities.
Farming with a shallow net Tighter markets and a better crop year bode well for farm margins this year, but global competition tempers outlook. By James D. Ritchie
What's new in the field
For John Deere harvest equipment, it's a double launch this fall. By Steve Fairchild
Keep it clean
Preseason through post-season, combine and moisture monitor maintenance will help keep your machine fit and accurate for harvest. By William Casady
All in the family
Informal agreements about the ownership structure for a farm won't work for everyone. But for the Vaughn family, it's how new generations work into the farm. By James D. Ritchie
COLUMNS:
Country corner
Position change brings historical perspective to Today's Farmer. By Chuck Lay
Crops
Glyphosate rate creep: Is it perception or reality? By Dr. Paul Tracy
Nutrition
Finishing with whole corn and TrendSetter SLR. By Dr. Dan Netemeyer
Country humor
Nickel and dimed on the phone
By Jack S. Bray
Jams and jellies recipes
Viewpoint
Natural gas (and fertilizer) prices continue a steady upward trend. By Don Copenhaver
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