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Advice from a specialist: Don’t panic
URBANA, Ill. — Nervous cattle producers have received a bit of advice from a Purdue University Extension marketing specialist — don’t panic. “Odds favor a recession and not a depression,” said Chris Hurt in a report distributed by University of Illinois Extension. “Understanding the magnitude of the recession is becoming easier as the impacts of
The measure of a man and a marriage
Pity the people who flocked to be married this past weekend, convinced that all it took was a magic number, in this case the date of 7-7-07, to insure their wedded bliss.
The heat is on: Reduce risks this summer
The heat-related death of a professional football player elevated the fact that even normal activities can be deadly in extreme heat.
Farmers focus on weather, but grain markets keep ignoring it
Although crop quality may not be what the USDA is anticipating due to unfavorable weather in parts of the Midwest, the grain markets have not budged.
Farmers lend a helping hand to communities in need
Farmers in Ohio and Pennsylvania are donating meat, milk and time to families in need that were impacted by COVID-19.
Spring into indoor seed starting
Seed starting allows you to get a head start on your growing season while saving you the money and time from going to a greenhouse.
Winter is a good time to think and plan, while still being patient
Winter is a good time to plan ahead, get ready for new year.
Harvesting (and marketing) grain in hope
More than any other time in recent memory, farmers this year are harvesting in hope. That is, their collective marketing plan is to hope that prices get better.
Tough year for haymaking, as well
It’s not just the grain crops that are hurting this year. Forage and hay production is being affected, as well.
Promising research for multiple sclerosis patients
MADISON, Wisc. — A diagnosis of multiple sclerosis is a hard lot. Patients typically get the diagnosis around age 30 after experiencing a series of neurological problems such as blurry vision, wobbly gait or a numb foot. From there, this neurodegenerative disease follows an unforgiving course.Many people with MS start using some kind of mobility
