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Finance/Business News
Think Like a Chief Financial Officer
With many farm businesses now multimillion-dollar operations and the operating risk in agriculture increasing, it makes sense for farmers to assume a corporate mindset and think like a chief financial officer, says a Purdue University ag economist.
Supply Concerns Drive Crop Prices
While corn, soybean, and wheat prices have shown strength this summer, a price rally of this magnitude may be difficult to sustain, says a University of Illinois Extension ag economist.
What You Need to Know About Negligence Liability
If you’re a landowner, you probably don’t like to think about the possibility that you could face financial liability for injuries that occur on your land. By addressing this issue appropriately, however, you can prevent one unfortunate incident from jeopardizing the viability of your ag business.
Learning the Lessons of Commodity Price Cycles
It might be coincidence that commodity price spike cycles have occurred about every 30 years in the past century, or there may be supply and demand explanations. Regardless, there are lessons for farmers, says a Purdue University ag economist.
Rural Living
Now’s the Time for Fall Lawn Maintenance
Fall lawn care, including aeration followed by fertilization and overseeding, will prepare your lawn for the colder days ahead and help your grass get off to a stronger start next spring, according to a University of Missouri specialist.
Let the Earth Heat, Cool Your Home
If you’re looking at ways to save energy, a heat pump can offer an efficient alternative to the standard home heating system and can also function as an air conditioner.
New Beef Cuts Provide Affordable Grilling Options
Savvy shoppers are working harder than ever to maximize their food dollars. This creates a tremendous opportunity to take advantage of the innovative strides made by beef researchers, says a University of Minnesota Extension Service specialist.
How to Manage Mosquitoes
With all the moisture that has fallen in many areas this summer, mosquitoes have become an extreme nuisance in many parts of the country. It’s important to take steps to protect yourself from these annoying, and potentially dangerous, pests.
From your Safety Department
Preserve Your Garden Produce Safely
Even if you’ve found lots of canning recipes on the Web or in old cookbooks, a North Dakota food and nutrition specialist urges you to use caution and avoid taking chances when preserving your garden produce.
Check the Safety of Your Well Water
If you get your water from a private well, it’s important to test it annually so you can keep the well water free of harmful contaminants, says a University of Missouri Extension specialist.
Beat the Heat to Stay Healthy
From heatstroke to heat exhaustion, you can jeopardize your health in a number of ways if you’re not careful this summer, says a health expert who offers tips to help you keep your cool.
Protect Your Family, Home From Lightning
Would you be surprised to learn that lightning is responsible for more deaths and property loss nationwide than tornadoes, hurricanes, and floods combined? A University of Missouri Extension specialist offers tips to protect against this destructive force of nature.
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