Study displays benefits of strip-till over even no-till
"The Midwest has colder and wetter springs. With no-till, the plant residue is a barrier to the soil warming up and drying, causing a delay in planting. A delay can reduce the yield potential.”
Any revival won’t happen for at least another month, leaving some manufacturers on edge about the potential of losing business from other countries, particularly in the emerging markets of developing nations.
CDC: Showing chickens affection could become a problem for caretaker health
At least 32 families from the Midwest have been hit with salmonella outbreaks after the victims became overly affectionate with their backyard chickens, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced.
Surface Transportation Board may alter how shipping rates are figured
Railroad freight rates may change as a result of a two-day hearing in front of the U.S. Surface Transportation Board (STB) focused specifically on how shipping rates are determined.
