Contents

FEATURES: 
The 1031 Trade OutA boon to farmers on the urban edge and is driving prices in rural farmland markets. 
By James D. Ritchie

Search for Healthy Oil Seeds 
How will America's focus on health change the way you farm? 
By Nancy Jorgensen

Moves on the Mississippi 
Slow moving legislation may still hold promise for updates on the Mississippi River lock-and-dam system.
By Sara Muri
Get Cows in Condition 
Your herd's breeding season will be more successful with a little investment in feeding cows.
By Dr. Jim White

COLUMNS:
Country Corner 
There is a state of mind where Missouri, Illinois and Iowa meet.
By Steve Fairchild

Up Front

Crops
A forage plan in critical this spring and summer.
By Dr. Paul Tracy

Livestock report
By Glenn Grimes

Grain report
By Dr. Robert Wisner
Country Humor

RecipesFrom the Garden
Viewpoint
Financial highlights, director elections make MFA district meetings productive.
By Don Copenhaver