Contents

FEATURES: 
Livestock LoggerheadsSenate Bill 364, the Missouri Farm and Food Protection Act, made early 2007 a contentious time in the countryside. 
By Steve Fairchild

Set Your Strategy for Spring Weeds 
The usual suspects, plus some new species will be waiting for you this year. 
By James D. Ritchie

More Horses, Different Tires 
Larger-volume tires may benefit today's bigger field tractors.
Flea Bitten 
Flea beetles may hop on your crop. Or did cold winter temperatures keep beetles at bay this year? Scout to be sure.
By James D. Ritchie

Control LamenessLameness is a profit stealer that can be mitigated through viligance. 
By Dr. John Underwood

A Curb for Pasture Phosphorus RunoffAdding alum to poultry litter helps solve a long-term challenge to poultry producers.

COLUMNS:
Country corner 
Go green another way; try management-intensive grazing.
By Steve Fairchild

Up Front

Another VoiceProperty rights after the Kelo decision.
By Andrew P. Napolitano

MFA Oil
Phase separation, considerations for storing ethanol-blended fuel.
By Don North

Livestock report
By Glenn Grimes

Grain report
By Dr. Robert Wisner
Country HumorViewpoint
Legislation standardizes regulation and protects producers from frivolous suits.
By Don Copenhaver