April Today's Farmer magazine ships

This issue of Today’sFarmer magazine  is issue number 3 of the 109th year for MFA Incoporated's member magazine.    

Cover Story: 
 A bumpy ride. 
Rural infrastructure is vital to agribusiness 
by Nancy Jorgenson   

Country corner:
Pleased to meet you 
TF’s new editor, Allison Jenkins introduces herself.
by Allison Jenkins  

‘New era’ for N management MFA agronomists compare fertility management tools 
by Thad Becker  

Soybean seed care goes beyond the surface The most expensive treatment is the one that’s ineffective 
by Jason Worthington   

Feed your fly control needs.
New mineral options are convenient, effective method to combat costly pests 
by Dr. Jim White 

2017 insecticide eartag comparisons (Click to view chart)       

Moving memories Gosche General Store gets renewed life in new location (additional multi-media content will accompany the original story)
by Kerri Lotven   

Changing the equation New MFA Shield Plus Technology adds value to livestock production 
by Allison Jenkins   

When safety is a state of mind Safety Pays poster contest 2017 winners (Click to view winners)   

UpFront 
POTUS ditches WOTUS rule 
Feral hog removal on the rise 
Farmers needed for Missouri strip trial program 

Markets 
Corn: Spring crop reports influence price 
Soybeans: U.S. soybean exports hit record highs 
Cattle: Cattle herd still growing 
Wheat: Revised reports improve price projections   

Recipes 
Age of Asparagus   

BUY, sell, trade from Marketplace       

Viewpoint 
Strength in an uncertain marketplace 
by Ernie Verslues,
MFA Incorporated President and Chief Executive Officer   

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Today’s Farmer Magazine is published by MFA Incorporated’s for its members, farmers and ranchers who lead agriculture in the Midwest.