Uncertainty hurting ag producers, countermeasures are developing |
| Agricultural producers in much of the United States are frustrated by factors that affect their economic well-being: too much or too little precipitation, harvest weather that seems to change by the hour, government programs that promise much but change regularly or don’t address root problems, markets – both domestic and foreign – that seem promising and then disappear, increased expenses related to tariffs, insecurity about what will happen politically, and threats of national and global recession |
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Ag’s coming heart transplant |
| If government and private estimates are accurate, hundreds of millions of American farm acres will have new owners in the next 15 years. |
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We ought not squander the opportunity of industry inquiry |
| Like most ranchers, I am not too keen on leaving the ranch and getting involved in politics and policy. In fact, if I hadn’t bumped into Jess Peterson at a bull sale in southern Virginia a few years back, I wouldn’t have gotten involved in the U.S. Cattlemen’s Assoc. (USCA). |
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Politics, celebrity outshine science and tech in climate debate |
| Climate change is emerging as one of the early issues in the 2020 Presidential campaign. The gaggle of candidates for the Democratic nomination for President are all talking about it and advancing their own ideas to save the planet. CNN even committed to broadcasting several hours of town hall meetings on the subject. |
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Being really smart doesn’t always get used in real life
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| I just finished reading a book about Albert Einstein, written by Walter Isaacson, and I don't know what possessed me to do it. It was difficult reading, and the author used a lot of words I was unfamiliar with, like "usufruct." |
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U.S. dairy export value up 3 percent from last August |
| Looking globally, the U.S. Dairy Export Council reported U.S. dairy export value was nearly $3.92 billion in the first eight months of 2019, up 3 percent from last year and the highest figure in five years. Gains were led by increased volumes of cheese, as well as higher selling prices for dairy ingredients. |
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Pay special care to prepping plants for drier winter season |
| The High Leaf Color Moon enters its final quarter at 7:38 a.m. on Oct. 21, bringing peak leaf color to most of the maples of the lower Midwest. On Oct. 26 it reaches perigee at 5:41 a.m., and on Oct. 27, the Sleeping Frog Moon (the moon that shines on frogs and toads as they seek places to spend the winter) is new at 10:38 p.m. |
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Leg of lamb a succulent center of tasty fall meal |
| When fall comes around, it brings many iconic flavors, festive traditions, and family meals, along with cravings for warm, hearty dishes. For your next gathering of loved ones, whether it’s a special occasion, sporting event, or simply spending quality time together, serve a classic comfort food perfect for a small crowd. |
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Mom’s meatloaf is fabulous as meal, or on a sandwich |
| Everybody I know loves the meatloaf their mothers made – or still makes – better than any other meatloaf, and I’m no exception. My meatloaf-making is usually limited to a quick microwave loaf prepared in a round bowl, and it’s not bad. But when I want the real thing, I got to Mother’s recipe. |
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Mom’s meatloaf is fabulous as meal, or on a sandwich |
| Everybody I know loves the meatloaf their mothers made – or still makes – better than any other meatloaf, and I’m no exception. My meatloaf-making is usually limited to a quick microwave loaf prepared in a round bowl, and it’s not bad. But when I want the real thing, I got to Mother’s recipe. |
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