Contents

Swiss dairymen take to the hills
Wright County, Mo., isn’t the Swiss Alps, but there’s still milk in those hills. By James D. Ritchie

For these Kansans, crops and cattle click
Living by the market means using one commodity to boost the other. By James D. Ritchie

An emerging weed or just an old one?
Volunteer corn is something to watch as more glyphosate-resistant crops hit the market. By Lyndon Brush

Label politics
Biotech labeling pushes public perception. Private firms take advantage.

COLUMNS:
Country corner
Farmers repent! The blame game comes ‘round toward you. By Steve Fairchild

Crops
Agronomy 2003, the year in review. By Dr. Paul Tracy

MFA News
Copenhaver receives honors from FFA and SMSU.

Country humor
Christmas is for everyone By Mitch Jayne

Bread recipes

Viewpoint
FFA teaches values and skills essential for success and agriculture. By Don Copenhaver