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WEATHER
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Muscatine, IA
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High: 52° Low: 44°| Barometer: | 29.66 in & steady |
| Humidity: | 66% |
| Visibility: | 10 mi |
| Wind Speed: | NNE 3 MPH |
| Sunrise: | 6:21 am |
| Sunset: | 6:07 pm |
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NEWS HEADLINES
Letter From the Editor
Fighting air and water pollution from manure runoff is a good thing, but regulators and courts need a better understanding of the problem and the possible solutions than the popular notion that all we need to do is shut down "factory farms."
Read more...Farmers Vent Over Competition
Farmers who think corporations have too much control over agriculture took a chance Thursday night to tell their stories and demand reforms, ahead of a meeting Friday in which the Obama administration will begin to formally examine competition issues in agriculture.
US Corn Prices May Find Support
World corn production and stocks are higher, according to USDA's latest reports, but the stocks-to-use ratio shows the surplus is shrinking. That may bolster U.S. corn prices as the market tries to buy more acres.
Seed Trait Battles Raise Eyebrows
While a series of national workshops aim to take a broad look at agricultural competition, seeds will take center stage at the initial event this week in Ankeny, Iowa.
DTN Fertilizer Outlook
Domestic prices for ammonia, urea and potash are expected to remain flat for the short term, while prices for DAP are expected to rise.
For Argument's Sake
Ethanol prices have moved from a strong premium to RBOB futures to a sharp discount. Strong demand in gasoline markets and sluggish ethanol markets are changing the pricing dynamics between the two.
DTN Retail Fertilizer Trends
Prices for five of the eight major fertilizers were higher and three were lower during the first week of March, compared to a month earlier. However, price movements for all fertilizers continue to be relatively small.
Get More Coverage for the Money
Discounts for this year's crop insurance premiums help boost your comfort zone without breaking the bank, DTN finds in this second of a series on your 2010 crop insurance decisions.
Trapped in Grain
While most on-farm deaths, such as tractor overturns and power-take-off shaft incidences, are decreasing, the number of children and adults being engulfed in grain is rising every year, reports Bill Field, Purdue University Extension safety specialist. In 2008 there were 34 grain entrapments nationwide compared to 33 in 2007. In five years, incidences increased 33 percent, according to Purdue University's National Grain Entrapment Database.
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POLL OF THE MONTH
Articles
Tips for New Field Trialers
Article originally appeared in “On the Wing”, a monthly e-mail newsletter by Pheasants Forever
Maybe you’ve done Field Trials & Hunt Tests before, maybe not. As a beginner you’ll make mistakes and not remember everything that you’re supposed to do. The more prepared you and your dog are before you get to the event, the better [...]
How About A Pager For Your Dog?
Article originally appeared in “On the Wing”, a monthly e-mail newsletter by Pheasants Forever
It Works For People
For years, business people have used pagers to maintain effective communication while out of the office. Through sound or vibration, a pager has proven an effective way of letting them know when someone needs to communicate with them. In [...]
It’s The Training, Not The Tool!
Article originally appeared in “On the Wing”, a monthly e-mail newsletter by Pheasants Forever
While on a radio show, I was told of young pointing dog that was taken out to hunt his first birds, the owner relying on an e-collar (electronic collar) to help keep the dog close. The dog hit the open field and [...]
Tips for Beginning Retriever Training
Article originally appeared in “On the Wing”, a monthly e-mail newsletter by Pheasants Forever
Train To Your Expectations
There are many schools of thought regarding the best methods for training a finished retriever. The extent and style of training will often depend on the activities you plan to perform with your dog. For example, your standards of [...]
Evaluating Water Quality for Dairy Cattle
Water quality is becoming a greater issue for dairy producers as they continue to grow and put additional stress on their water resources. Water quality within a water source is not necessarily a constant over time. Pulling additional water from a well, weather patterns and fertilizer application are all items that can influence water quality [...]