Archive for July 2011
Pioneer searches for earth (and pocketbook) friendly corn
Plants need nitrogen, and corn needs tons of it to produce yields that meet competing demands for food, forage and fuel.
Tom Greene, research director in trait discovery at Pioneer Hi-Bred International Inc., is looking …
Read MoreA prairie of row crops
For the last 11 years, Stan Cox has shown up for work knowing that the task at hand might not be finished in his lifetime.
That’s fine by him. The task, developing perennial crops along …
Read MoreGood deals are available in municipal bonds
Dear Mr. Berko:
Our 38-year-old son is married with two children and has been living with us for two years. The grandchildren are in school, and he and his wife both work but don’t contribute …
Read MoreETFs are a great way to buy munis
Dear Mr. Berko:
My $55,000 CD comes due soon, and I don’t mind investing long-term if I can get a decent yield. What do you think of municipal bonds? I’ve read that the municipal market …
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