Studying Animals, Decoding Autism ****
Jan 5th, 2009 · Temple Grandin is one of the nation's top designers of livestock facilities — and she happens to be autistic. Her new book is Animals Make Us Human: Creating the Best Life for Animals.
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Iowa Family Pitches In To Make Profit Off Livestock
Jan 2nd, 2009 · Last year, the Griffieons netted $5,000 from the cattle, hogs, chickens and turkeys they raise on their farm. Craig Griffieon tends to the cattle, while his wife, LaVon, runs the business side of things. Eldest daughter Autumn says she gets attached to the animals, but the money helps reconcile her feelings.
Gray Wolf To Jump Off Endangered List
Dec 8th, 2008 · Many ranchers in the northern Rockies are delighted with the federal government's decision, explaining that they are losing too much livestock to the predatory animal. But wolves, we find, are only a small part of the challenges facing ranchers.
Investors Diversify Creatively In Bad Economy
Oct 27th, 2008 · Though conventional wisdom holds that investors should hold fast to the stocks they have, many nervous investors want to diversify their dwindling holdings with alternatives such as gold, wine, livestock and even classic comic books. Have you made any alternative investments?
Chicago High School Raises Crops, Career Hopes ***
Oct 25th, 2008 · Students at Chicago's High School for Agricultural Sciences learn from farming livestock and crops, but they also train for several other careers. Ag High's curriculum includes subjects such as English, history and science, along with classes literally taught in the field.
EPA Rejects Texas' Call To Cut Ethanol Mandate **
Aug 8th, 2008 · The Environmental Protection Agency has denied a request by officials in Texas to reduce the ethanol requirement for gasoline nationwide. Gov. Rick Perry asked for the temporary reduction to try to bring down the price of corn — a major issue for livestock operations in the state.
Corn Crops Damaged by Midwestern Rain
Jun 13th, 2008 · Rains drenching the upper Midwest for the past two months are driving up the price of a commodity used in everything from cold cereal to soft drinks, livestock feed and gasoline. Unless the region dries up quickly, nearly everyone is going to pay the price. Frank Morris of member station KCUR reports.
Chilean Volcano Erupts, Forces Evacuations
May 11th, 2008 · The Chaiten volcano in the remote Patagonia region of southern Chile has been dormant for 2,000 years. But for more than a week, lava, ash and huge plumes of smoke have spewed from the volcano. Thousands of people in surrounding towns are being forced to leave their homes and livestock behind.
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