Contents
FEATURES:
Ragweed makes the list
Discovery of glyphosate-resistant common ragweed in a mid-Missouri field puts growers on notice-proper herbicide management is a long-term necessity.
By Steve Fairchild
Check out the sprayer
Worn, plugged nozzles and other defective equipment cost money and time.
By James D. Ritchie
Time to tune up the planter
A few adjustments will boost planter efficiency and profits.
By James D. Ritchie
Burn down early rather than late
Catch weeds before they grow too tough for effective burndown or set seed.
By James D. Ritchie
Book review
Just getting started-U.S. biodiesel production is positioned for take off.
By Steve Fairchild
COLUMNS:
Country corner
Steady as she goes-the Midwest isn't a bucket of rust yet.
By Steve Fairchild
Letters
Nutrition
Supplemental minerals replace what's missing.
By Jim White
Crops
Pesticide resistance-lots of talk, little action.
By Dr. Paul Tracy
Livestock report
By Glenn Grimes
Grain report
By Dr. Robert Wisner
Aphids overwinter
Soybean aphid population may pose problem.
Ham recipes
Viewpoint
Science and economics should be front and center in water-quality regulation.
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