In this March 2021 Issue

FEATURES

Plants vs. pathogens (Cover Story)
Help your crop win the arms race for survival
by Kerri Lotvin
(Related Sidebar story)
Looming Threat, Leading Players
by Kerri Lotvin

New MFA chair is champion for cooperatives
Keri Jacobs joins Mizzou in endowed position that supports industry outreach, education
by Allison Jenkins

Plotting a path to performance
MFA’s 2020 crop trials provide valuable data for decisions, even without in-person trainings
By Cameron Horine

Meals of milo
Grazing grain sorghum over the winter can be a cost-effective feeding strategy
By Allison Jenkins

Feed forages a balanced diet
Good growth depends on proper nutrition and weed control
By David Moore

Battle bacteria with good hygiene, nutrition
Vaccines aren’t the only answer to keeping calves healthy
By Dr. Jim White

DEPARTMENTS & OPINION

Country Corner
Moving forward with optimism
by Allison Jenkins

UpFront
Clean out the chemicals
Drive to Feed Kids donates 1 million meals in 2020
Spotlighting stewardship

Markets (External Link)
Corn: Exports climb, spring acreage likely to rise
Soybeans: South American crop, USDA reports will influence price
Cattle: Slight decline in the beef herd
Wheat: Weather degrades winter wheat conditions

Recipes (External Link)
Pass the pasta

BUY, sell, trade (External Link)
Marketplace

Viewpoint
Strong start, ready for spring
by Ernie Verslues

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