Contents

FEATURES: 
No-Till farmers to reap carbon offset payments
Carbon trading programs aim to pay farmers for no-till and other practices. But look before you leap. 
By Nancy Jorgensen

What is RTK and why does it matter? 
Precision Advantage is building a network of real-time kinematics towers to provide better accuracy and more applications for precision farming. 
By Steve Fairchild

Fall-applied anhydrous strategy 
Getting nitrogen application out of the way before spring can let you focus on planning. But use best practices to make your application last.
By Steve Fairchild

Stretch your hay 
With hay in the feeder by August, this winter will be challenging for cattle producers. Hay management will be critical.
By Dr. Jim White

 
COLUMNS:
Country Corner 
Normal supply and demand affects food prices; it isn't all biofuels.
By Steve Fairchild

Up Front

Crops
It is time to consider your 2008 crop nutrient needs.
By Dr. Paul Tracy

MFA Oil
Crude is high but supply will perservere.
By Melvin Schebaum

Grain report
By Dr. Robert Wisner

Country Humor

Livestock report
By Glenn Grimes

Cookie Recipes

Viewpoint
Accurate Census stats are the foundation supporting today's agribusiness decisions.
By Don Copenhaver