Yearly Archives: 2002
Century of teddy bears celebrated
The association between Teddy Roosevelt and the teddy bear has impacted lives and shaped the profits of toy companies for generations.
More farmers consider composting livestock carcasses
Farmers tend to lose more animals in a year than they realize, and the uncertainty of how to dispose of carcasses continues to burn in their minds.
Global program seeds idea of 8 billion bushel grain production cutback
Founders say the Focus on Sabbatical program has the potential to double grain prices a year before the actual production cut.
Packer ban divides Congress
A proposed ban on packer ownership of livestock is heating up farm bill negotiations.
Finding a thrill on Capitol Hill
In this week's commentary, Editor Susan Crowell tells us what's so fun about hearing and watching the rhetoric and political maneuvering in Washington.
Farm bill caught up in politics
The Congressional conference committee studying the farm bill is unlikely to finish its work before the Easter break. Congress' recess begins March 22.
Congress wrestles with trade issue
Although the House has given its approval to Trade Promotion Authority legislation, the Senate is not so eager to give the president negotiating power.
Bashers not to blame
Reader disagrees with theory of guest commentary author.
Dairy Channel: No two cows are alike
Diane Shoemaker writes about feral calves or cows with brain gaps.
There goes the seclusion, here comes another city
Columnist Judith Sutherland sees more and more people seeking the country life.
