Contents

FEATURES: 
Certified Agronomists Help Boost Farmers' Profits
Popular program instills experience, expertise and trust. 
By Nancy Jorgensen

Sweet Corn and Goodwill 
This mid-Missouri farmer set aside an acre to feed those less for. 
By Steve Fairchild

Biofuels and Crop Nutrients 
The push toward bioenergy has ramifications for your nutrient plans.
By Dr. Paul Tracy

Feed Ethanol Byproducts Right 
With more ethanol production on the way, DDG will find its way into more rations. Be careful how you feed it. Not all byproducts are created equal.
By Dr. Jim White

Alternative Energy Down on the Farm
The quest for farm-level energy savings spurs one company to deliver renewable energy options to individual producers.
By Gail Miller

For horses, there is something new in rice bran
By Dr. Martin Adams


COLUMNS:
Country Corner 
Here's a creative idea for rising cash rents.
By Steve Fairchild

Letters

Up Front

MFA Oil
Save a little energy for your bottom line.
By Kelli Kent

Nutrition
Temper milk replacer costs with alternative protein.
By Dr. John Underwood

Livestock report
By Glenn Grimes

Grain report
By Dr. Robert Wisner
Country Humor

Squash Recipes

Viewpoint
MFA's growth and success require VIP: vision, integrity and passion.
By Don Copenhaver

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