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NF-4 Team Members

Mike Porter
Wildlife/Team Mgr.
Darla Warren
Darla Warren
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James Locke
Chan Glidewell
Pasture & Range

James Locke
Soil/Crops
Ryan Reuter
Ryan Reuter
Livestock
Charles Rohla
Charles Rohla
Horticulture
Steve Swigert
Steve Swigert
Economics
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Greenbug

We have received numerous calls regarding Greenbugs, the following article may be useful: Glance 'N Go: A Simple Scouting Method for Greenbugs

Recent Articles by NF-4 Team Members

Give Your Pastures Some Rest by Chan Glidewell
13 ratings:
Precipitation drives pasture improvement, so if you improve the condition of your pastures and rangelands when it does rain, it will help you get through those times when it doesn't. One method of pasture improvement is to provide growing season rest.

Are Low Rate Herbicide Applications Worth the Risk? by James Locke
7 ratings:
With the tight profit margins agricultural producers face, the need to control input costs is greater than ever. As input costs rise, we naturally try to reduce these costs whenever we can. One cost-cutting approach producers often ask about is reducing herbicide rates, sometimes to below the minimum listed on the label.

Common Problems with Burns by Mike Porter
12 ratings:
Planning and preparation for prescribed burns should start several months or even a year prior to a burn.

Calving Seasons by Ryan Reuter
9 ratings:
On some ranches, hay feeding is caused by the calving season, regardless of the stocking rate. This is because cows in late gestation and early lactation have nutrient requirements that often dramatically exceed the nutrient content of available forage.

Are You Making Money? by Steve Swigert
10 ratings:
What does it take to determine if a ranch or farm is making money? Each farm or ranch has its own set of specific circumstances and reasons for being in the business.

Events
Jul 14, 2009
Stocker Cattle Seminar
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Jul 18, 2009
Hunter Safety Education Course
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Jul 28, 2009
Estate Planning Seminar
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Useful Information

Brush Control Species:
  Blackberry
  Eastern Red Cedar
  Honey Locust
  Sericea lespedeza

Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs)
For those looking for new places to enjoy the great outdoors, the NF-4 service region offers ample opportunies.
Seasonal Guidelines
From the Guidelines*:

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*General management guidelines for the Noble Foundation service area in Texas & Oklahoma. Consult a specialist for specific recommendations.
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