Contents

FEATURES:
Harvest the wind
With construction of wind farms in the northwest, wind power becomes reality in Missouri. 
By James Ritchie

Economic outlook 2007
How will the ecomony treat you next year? Today's Farmer quizzes a few economists for key indicators.
By Nancy Jorgensen

What's a cow worth?
How your cull cows can affect your herd's bottom line.
By James D. Ritchie

Finding the Holy Land 
One family's farm holds answers for an uncertain world.
By Mitch Jayne 

'Tis the season to give gifts
Rule changes at the IRS could affect your strategy for cash gifts and charitable donations.
By James D. Ritchie 

Nine tips to get your cows through winter 

How far north can rice grow?
By James D. Ritchie 

COLUMNS:
Country corner
You say you want a revolution? It's biofuels.
By Steve Fairchild

Up Front

Crops
Agronomy 2006, the year in review.
By Paul Tracy 

Livestock report
By Glenn Grimes

Grain report
By Dr. Robert Wisner 

Dips and spreads recipes

Viewpoint
Changing fertilizer markets and new demand make for a fast-paced season.
By Don Copenhaver