The Clinton Herald, Clinton, Iowa--Agriculture http://www.clintonherald.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Fri, 16 May 2008 11:44:00 +0000 http://www.clintonherald.com/agnews/cnhinsagriculture_story_137113001.html High input costs force rethinking of cattle grazing strategies http://www.clintonherald.com/agnews/cnhinsagriculture_story_137113001.html With skyrocketing feed and fertilizer prices, cattle producers may be looking at management alternatives, from reduced stocking rates and paddock-style grazing to legume usage and new fertilization strategies. Thu, 15 May 2008 10:34:00 +0000 http://www.clintonherald.com/agnews/cnhinsagriculture_story_135192357.html Family counts blessings, friends after tornado ravages community http://www.clintonherald.com/agnews/cnhinsagriculture_story_135192357.html Rockie Peterson's family has lots of friends and they have shown up to help them rebuild. Tue, 13 May 2008 17:26:00 +0000 http://www.clintonherald.com/agnews/cnhinsagriculture_story_134153130.html Trust protecting wide open spaces http://www.clintonherald.com/agnews/cnhinsagriculture_story_134153130.html Members of the Kansas Livestock Association formed Ranchland Trust of Kansas as a mechanism for grazing lands owners to perpetually protect the working ranch landscape of the state. Tue, 06 May 2008 13:45:00 +0000 http://www.clintonherald.com/agnews/cnhinsagriculture_story_127123226.html Higher costs may force industry to downsize nation's cow herd http://www.clintonherald.com/agnews/cnhinsagriculture_story_127123226.html Speaking to cattlemen at a Kansas State University field day, K-State Economist James Mintert outlined forces at work in the beef industry and discussed how they may impact producers. Tue, 06 May 2008 13:42:00 +0000 http://www.clintonherald.com/agnews/cnhinsagriculture_story_127115917.html Just Past the City Limits: Pig roast http://www.clintonherald.com/agnews/cnhinsagriculture_story_127115917.html 9. The pig roast was okay—it was the hanging-from-the-tree-in-the-front-yard processing that seemed to upset folks. Wed, 23 Apr 2008 10:00:00 +0000 http://www.clintonherald.com/agnews/cnhinsagriculture_story_113132258.html College beating record fuel prices with vegetable oil http://www.clintonherald.com/agnews/cnhinsagriculture_story_113132258.html Merrimack College isn't known for breakthrough science discoveries but the head of the school's maintenance department has cooked up an odd mix to save money on diesel fuel. Mon, 21 Apr 2008 11:43:00 +0000 http://www.clintonherald.com/agnews/cnhinsagriculture_story_111081712.html Kennedy: keep government, corporations apart to save environment, economy http://www.clintonherald.com/agnews/cnhinsagriculture_story_111081712.html “They have put polluters in charge of virtually all the areas of government that are supposed to be protecting us from pollution.” Fri, 18 Apr 2008 16:08:00 +0000 http://www.clintonherald.com/agnews/cnhinsagriculture_story_109110747.html Technology a friend to modern cowboys http://www.clintonherald.com/agnews/cnhinsagriculture_story_109110747.html Modern amenities, traditional gear blend for happy trails. Tue, 15 Apr 2008 15:18:00 +0000 http://www.clintonherald.com/agnews/cnhinsagriculture_story_106144044.html May hay harvest poses challenges http://www.clintonherald.com/agnews/cnhinsagriculture_story_106144044.html Putting off baling can result in forage quality dropping like a rock. Tue, 15 Apr 2008 15:09:00 +0000 http://www.clintonherald.com/agnews/cnhinsagriculture_story_106144337.html Just Past the City Limits: What's that, Doc? http://www.clintonherald.com/agnews/cnhinsagriculture_story_106144337.html Farm page top 10 column Mon, 14 Apr 2008 14:50:00 +0000 http://www.clintonherald.com/agnews/cnhinsagriculture_story_099091905.html Canola gets a good look http://www.clintonherald.com/agnews/cnhinsagriculture_story_099091905.html Grower assesses alternative to wheat in cropping strategy Mon, 07 Apr 2008 21:11:00 +0000 http://www.clintonherald.com/agnews/cnhinsagriculture_story_098085919.html Once a champion, blind and abused mare gives birth http://www.clintonherald.com/agnews/cnhinsagriculture_story_098085919.html “Crystal hung solid with us and tolerated a lot more than other horses would. She’s truly the against-all-odds mare." Mon, 07 Apr 2008 18:20:00 +0000 http://www.clintonherald.com/agnews/cnhinsagriculture_story_098174054.html Just Past the City Limits: Bank on it http://www.clintonherald.com/agnews/cnhinsagriculture_story_098174054.html Farm page top 10 column Wed, 02 Apr 2008 16:04:00 +0000 http://www.clintonherald.com/agnews/cnhinsagriculture_story_093160135.html State pulls food pantry venison to check for lead http://www.clintonherald.com/agnews/cnhinsagriculture_story_093160135.html “Of course we’re all kind of disappointed because it is a good product. It’s done a lot of good.” Wed, 02 Apr 2008 14:18:00 +0000 http://www.clintonherald.com/agnews/cnhinsagriculture_story_093132810.html Just Past the City Limits: Say what? http://www.clintonherald.com/agnews/cnhinsagriculture_story_093132810.html Farm page top 10 column