soybeans

Received the latest Tennessee Crop Summary from the USDA today and crop conditions this year are in great shape. Last year, at this time, we were well into a substantial drought. Taking a look at the Crop Condition, it is fair to say we are in good shape for 2008.

Crop Condition Table

The top story on Chattanoogan.com as of this writing is that CARTA plans to raise rates; has asked the city and the county for additional funds; and states that cuts to some services (such as the awesome free electric shuttle) could be made if the requests are not approved.

R. Neal tells the Democratic Senate candidate to come correct if they are going to take on Lamar Alexander on energy policy:

Mike Padgett is exactly right about Alexander’s election year pandering.

U.S. rice futures soared to an all-time high Wednesday as investors bet that surging world demand will continue to pressure already dwindling stockpiles.

I lost the taste for cow’s milk before I went vegan.  The last drink of cow’s milk came from a coffeee that was made using bad milk.  Hot, rancid milk is one thing but add some strong coffee to it and it just enhances the flavor.  After that I started drinking soy milk exclusively.  I toyed with different brands and different flavors finding the on eI preferred.  I went with store brands but found them too chalky and paper tasting.  I tried