Insect problems will continue to be detrmined by the weather, say the authors. They analyze last year's problems to gain insight into what might happen in 1969.

1968 was a better year for most farmers than expected. Good management can make 1969 a satisfying year too, but the small farm and the inefficient farm business will continue to be under increasing cost and income pressures.

Here's a look at how Iowa's 1,200 veterinarians presently keep a $4 billion livestock investment healthy and productive, as well as what needs to be done in the future.

Production seems likely to rise and prices to decline. So producers will be looking for the most economical rations the feed. An animal scientist looks at the problem.