Contents

FEATURES:
Lease hunting in the long term
Leasing land to hunters grows in popularity and brings cultural questions.
By Alan Newport

Dairy producers migrate to the Ozarks
While Missouri's dairy numbers are in general decline, some see opportunity in the Ozark hills.
By James D. Ritchie

A trouble-shooter for common silage problems
Use this check list to make better silage.
By Dr. Jim White

The farm bill as a social contract
What began largely as rural agricultural policy is now awash with global implications.
By James D. Ritchie

Trash to cash
Red cedar trees go from scourge of poor ground to a marketable crop.
By James D. Ritchie

EPA re-issues nutrient management rules

COLUMNS:
Country corner
Agriculture is a unique constituency that needs unique leaders.
By Steve Fairchild

Up Front

Crops
Late-season soybean insect pests on the rise.
By Paul Tracy

Another voice
Growing electricity demand requires new power plants and transmission lines.
By Jim Jura

Livestock report
By Glenn Grimes

Grain report
By Dr. Robert Wisner

MFA Oil
Use, domestic regulations drive fuel price.
By Melvin Schebaum

Another kitchen for Today's Farmer
The magazine has a new recipe pages partner.

Viewpoint
Board of director oversight of MFA continues to guide your cooperative.
By Don Copenhaver