Contents

FEATURES: 
Slaughter ban woes
Neglected horses are on the rise
By Rachel Duff

For the sake of the land
This Missouri family takes the environmental
impact of farming seriously
By Steve Fairchild

A year for the record books
2008 saw price volatility across the spectrum, presented financing challenges and offered manufacturers and fresh food producers pay
lessons in balance sheet management
By Allen Floyd

MFA annual report
A detailed look at MFA Incorporated’s
fiscal year ending August, 2008

Notice of district meetings of MFA Incorporated
Details for meeting locations and board member candidates

COLUMNS:

Country Corner
Take back green
By Steve Fairchild

Crops
Have you tracked your crop nutrients lately?
By Dr. Paul Tracy

DEPARTMENTS:
UPfront
• Market lessons from a wild ride
• Bad weather, better beans
• Weather watch

Markets 
Soybeans: Weak export demand 
By Dr. Robert Wisner

Wheat: Acres on the wax 
By Dr. Robert Wisner

Corn: Falling with oil 
By Dr. Robert Wisner

Cattle: Signs of a cycle 
By Glenn Grimes

Recipes   Best of Biscuits