NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2004

Vol 50, No. 8

Milking in the Meadow
Not only does this Nebraska dairy produce milk from grass, it also has an open-air milking parlor out in the pasture.

Revolution in the Hayfield
A custom operator comes out of a hayfield with dramatic results his customers have never seen before.

The Clones Are Here
The best cattle, hogs, and horses can now be reproduced in nearly precise living copies, but the cost and government approvals still need time to catch up with the technology.

Time Is Running Out
Act now to take advantage of Tax Relief Act.

Connections
- One Forage Leader Supports Another
- A Traditional Christmas Begins With a Real Tree

OCTOBER 2004

Vol 50, No. 7

Sparring With Bulls
A rodeo bullfighter may look like a clown, but his job is one of saving lives.

How Sweet It Will Be
One of the payoffs of genetic research is a sweeter sugar beet.

Ancient African Cattle Fit A Modern Market
Cattle that graze shrubs like deer can make it through dry weather.

Decision Time Down on the Farm
This woman's two-year trial in farming ends soon, but her decision to stay or leave the farm is still a secret.

Connections
'A Voice In Washington'

JULY/AUGUST 2004

Vol 50, No. 5

The Last Homesteaders
The river breaks and terraces of Montana’s Upper Missouri were briefly homesteaded 100 years after Lewis and Clark called the area desert.

From Social Balls to Brahman Bulls
A young debutante from the city took over management of a farm and made it a success with Brahman and Simmental cattle.

Calves Save the Farm
When milking cows was not an option, this family raised replacement calves to stay close to dairy farming.

Connections
NCBA & New Holland "Partnering for Success"

MAY/JUNE 2004

Vol 50, No. 4

Hedging Cattle Prices With Seed Crops
This family with 12 children can't afford cattle price swings, so they developed a seed business in which everyone can participate.

Cow Meets Robot
Not only do robotic milkers allow cows to choose how frequently they are milked, they also free up human workers to perform other profitable tasks on this Alberta dairy.

Income from Manure Rivals Milk Check
Who would imagine the sale of composted manure would produce nearly as much income as milk?

Connections
Enthusiastic Recruiters Help Biodiesel Alliance Grow.

APRIL 2004

Vol 50, No. 3

Old Dairy Breed With An Eye To The Future
A New York farm owner is developing North America's first purebred Normande dairy herd as a proving ground for this old breed's grazing traits and low-cost milk production.

Farmer Rescues Dying Community
The local town suffered as farmers sold out and the railroad ended service, so one remaining farmer bought the local elevator and other businesses in town to keep the community going.

The "After-College" Answer
She could have had a promising career, but her love of the land took her back to the farm.

The Funny Farm
Farm Kids Say The Darnd'est Things.

Connections
NCBA & New Holland "Partnering for Success"

MARCH 2004

Vol 50, No. 2

Angel In Agony
A dairy farmer with head-to-toe arthritis canít stop working because he has six adopted special needs children.

Loader Works When Legs Won't
He milked cows until a snowmobile accident made him find a sit-down job.

"Not A Whole Lot He Can't Do."
He lost the use of both legs; now youíll find him somewhere on a tractor or driving down the road.

A Young Farmer Comes Of Age
Dad helps his son bring big changes to the farm just the way his father did for him 40 years ago.

Connections
Farm Bureau Recognizes Homegrown Innovators

JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2004

Vol 50, No. 1

Farm Fit For A King
No effort or expense is spared to produce the world’s fastest horses.

Expanding To Smaller
Overwhelmed with work, this Iowa dairy family sold land and cows, added horses, and life improved.

Profits In The Premiums
This family set out to produce the best Angus beef, and the premiums they receive reflect their success.

Connections
New Holland Spurs Revival of “Oscar In Agriculture”