Behind the Lines - April 2012

So much depends upon getting seed into the ground in the spring. But making that happen in what seems to be a narrowing “window” of good weather and soil conditions can be frustrating. We asked a handful of top producers what they do to make planting smooth and fast. This story, by Mary Baxter, starts on page 14.

Selling crops and livestock products in an increasingly global marketplace is just as daunting. “Product of . . .” labels remain a contentious issue of food labelling and form a thread in this month’s issue.

Better Farming - April 2012