Contents

FEATURES: 
Growing Fuel
High corn demand drives a look at alternatives for biofuels. 
By Katie Allen

MFA Scholar Profile: Still True to Agriculture 
Susan Rhode works outside of agriculture but is still an advocate for the industry. 
By Steve Fairchild

Grass Tetany-Beat it don't treat it 
This fall, maintain blood magnesium in your herd.
By Dr. Jim White

Why do gasoline prices react to things that have not happened? 
A primer in gas-pump pricing.
By William Emmons and Christopher J. Neely

Returning to the Farm
University class helps youth transition back to farm.

Health Track Pays Dividends
By Daniel Schafer


COLUMNS:
Country Corner 
Accolades roll in and Norman Borlaug's revolution rolls on.
By Steve Fairchild

Letters

Up Front

Crops
Winter annual grasses will be valuable this year.
By Dr. Paul Tracy

Another Voice
2007 ag census is your voice.

Country Humor

Livestock report
By Glenn Grimes

Grain report
By Dr. Robert Wisner

Rice Recipes

Viewpoint
MFA's success requires an involved and knowledgeable board of directors.
By Don Copenhaver

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