Car No. 20 crew chief, Greg Zipadelli insists he doesn’t know what Tony Stewart will decide about his future, which, according to his contract, should include at least another year at JGR. But Zipadelli believes a decision is all but made and sounds like a man resigned to a split.
“I truly have tried not...
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Archive for June, 2008
Zipadelli likely to stay at JGR if Stewart leaves
You’ve Had All The Excess Rain You Can Stand, But What About Your Grandson’s Farm?
Weather seems to have been on your mind lately. In fact it has been on the minds of most every Cornbelt farmer who delayed planting because of cold, wet soils, and now is fighting ponds and levee breaks. The spring weather has been relatively fearsome with frequent storms, tornadoes, and torrential downpours....
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The Sustainable Agriculture Coalition
Contrary to popular belief, the Center for Rural Affairs does not have staff in Washington DC. In fact, during this entire farm bill process I only visited Washington ONCE, and that was all I needed to confirm a suspicion that I have no interest in returning to that town for work purposes. Ever.
Of...
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Ex-ISC employee pleads guilty to extortion conspiracy involving Gambino crime family
William Kilgannon, a former International Speedway Corp. employee, has pleaded guilty to one count of extortion conspiracy in association with the failed attempt to put a race track on Staten Island.
Kilgannon will be sentenced Oct. 9 in U.S. District Court in New York, according to court records.
Kilgannon and one of the people he supervised,...
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Selling your farm products at a farmers market
Farmers markets are perfect for direct marketing. Consider selling at any farmers market within one hours driving time. Your State Department of Agriculture should have a list of markets.
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Caterpillar to replace AT&T at RCR’s No 31 in 2009-UPDATE
UPDATE:
Caterpillar Inc. and Richard Childress Racing (RCR) have agreed to a multi-year partnership for the #31 Chevy driven by Jeff Burton beginning with the 2009 Sprint Cup Series season.
Burton, a 20-time winner in Sprint Cup Series competition, is currently second in the 2008 point standings with one victory, four top-five and 10 top-10 finishes...
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Sprint Cup Top 12 and beyond heading into Infineon
Below is a look at the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Top 12 along with other notable drivers, going into the Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Infineon Raceway on Sunday (Note: Drivers listed below who are outside the top 12 are chosen based on past performances at the upcoming track and/or those within striking distance of...
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The Basics on Camping Tents
When it comes to selecting a tent for your camping needs, there are a few things to consider. With the wide variety of makes and models available, your decision can seem overwhelming. However, you can simplify the process by knowing what you need before you start to shop.One of the first things to consider...
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Canvas Tents: Durable and Affordable Housing Options
Most camping tents these days are made of nylon or polyester. However, canvas tents have always been highly valued for their durability and affordability.Canvas is made of cotton today, though through much of its history hemp was used. Canvas has been utilized as a durable outdoor material for hundreds of years. Besides being used...
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The New Farm Program: No Pain, No Gain
Compared to understanding the new Farm Bill, mastering the markets and the weather will seem as easy as eating a piece of pie. Grandpa and Dad went to the ASCS office to sign up and just flagged off their setaside acres. For the 2002 Farm Bill, you had to make some calculations...
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