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Saturday, May. 19, 2012
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Muscatine, IA
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| Wind Speed: | S 25 MPH |
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NEWS HEADLINES
An Urban's Rural View
People criticize Warren Buffett for his views on taxes, for his company's low share price, for his dislike of gold. Why don't they criticize his conservative take on the growth potential of the U.S. economy?
Read more...Go West And Multiply!
The Homestead Act of 1862 helped fuel westward expansion of a young but growing United States.
New Trading Hours Start Sunday
All three U.S. grain exchanges will start trading expanded electronic hours starting at 5 p.m. on Sunday.
Sanow's Market Sense
The fast planting pace means there will be corn harvested earlier than normal, setting the stage for basis levels to collapse.
Early Iowa Corn Shows Promise
A combination of favorable planting conditions and recent rain has topsoil well supplied with moisture for early corn growth in western Iowa.
Ethanol Reduces Gas Prices
The production of ethanol in the United States reduced wholesale gasoline prices by an average of $1.09 per gallon in 2011, according to a study by the Center for Agricultural and Rural Development at Iowa State University.
Get Serious About Scouting
Drive-by scouting doesn't cut it -- especially this year. Insect alerts are coming in fast and furious, but there's no substitute for walking your own fields.
DTN Ag Business Benchmark
Farms over 2,000 acres were never the highest cost operators in the AgriSolutions database of equipment expense. However, some small farmers were unlikely to compete when their machinery costs escalated to $300 per acre and up.
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Poison in the Garden?
Horses will usually avoid toxic plants, but if they are hungry, bored or curious enough, they might be willing to try something new. Good pasture management, including regular mowing and smart planting, along with common sense can eliminate many potential hazards. Plenty of good forage will help deter a horse from sampling toxic plants, chewing [...]
Heart of a Horse
Basics of the Equine Heart Nettie R. Liburt, MS, PhD Equine Specialist, Kent Nutrition Group The cardiovascular system is a dynamic one, designed to transport water, oxygen, carbon dioxide, energy fuels, electrolytes, hormones and other metabolic products throughout the body [1]. At the center of the system is a muscular pump known as the heart. [...]
Equine HYPP Recommendations
Equine Hyperkalemic Periodic Paralysis (HYPP) is an inherited muscle disorder characterized by abnormal muscle movement or activity. The disorder is found primarily in Quarter Horses with a genetic link to the stallion ‘Impressive’. Impressive was used extensively as a sire in many breeding programs for over 25 years, leaving many descendants potentially affected with HYPP. [...]
E-Collar Control for Your Hunting Spaniel
Article originally appeared in Quail Forever magazine. The e-collar is a useful and powerful tool that can greatly extend your reach as a trainer. When used correctly, an e-collar can be a great aid in the training and control of your hunting spaniel. Incorrect use, though, can do more harm to your dog than you [...]
Winterizing Your Horse
Winterizing Your Horse As the leaves turn color and autumn heads towards winter, now is a good time to make a list of things to do to properly winterize your horse. Float teeth Body score Pregnancy check Insulate water tank Test forage Provide shelter Check blankets Provide [...]