Contents

The other shoe is falling
MFA's Health Track Beef Alliance proves valuable as buyers seek more source- and process-verified cattle By Mike John

Leadership and action
MFA's Mike John is elected vice president of the National Cattleman's Beef Association. By Steve Fairchild

Wetter is better
Take advantage of bale-wrapping technology to get the most from your forage. By James D. Ritchie

Wonder of the gene zoo
Plant genetics on display at MU's Bradford Farm show how far we've come. By Jason Jenkins

Soybean seed, treat or not
Reliable chemistry and on-site treatment help make the decision easier. By Steve Fairchild

Bunking in a big red barn
For this couple, rural tourism started when their family moved into a refurbished barn. By James D. Ritchie

Back to the community
WIth an assignment of equities to the local school district, this independent cooperative is gone but not forgotten. By Steve Fairchild

COLUMNS:
Country corner
Politicalization of science is damaging and shortsighted. By Steve Fairchild

Crops
Urea volatilization: How can we reduce its impact? By Dr. Paul Tracy

Country humor
Did I hear that correctly? By Jack S. Bray

More country humor
When the story is in the telling By Mitch Jayne

MFA News
Historic MFA leaders named to hall of fame

Quiche recipes

Viewpoint
Lack of national energy policy hampers agriculture's productivity By Don Copenhaver