Ag News and Views: July 1996

July, 1996 Table of Contents News & Views Archive Issues

Economics
Understanding the Mexican Cattle Industry by Dan Childs
Why have Mexican cattle been attractive to United States cattlemen? There could be several answers to this question. However, I think the two most popular answers are that Mexican calves are generally thin and healthy.

Forage
Cool Season Legume Establishment by Charles Griffith
Often legume seed are planted into perennial grasses without thought to the management needs of the legume being planted. We have a tendency to manage grass to its fullest potential with external inputs that are contrary to the management needs of the legume.

Horticulture
Two Story Agriculture - Pecans and Livestock by Glenn Taylor
For decades, combined income from this 'double' use of the land has been known to make crucial land payments, buy school clothes, and shoo the bad wolf from the back door. As with any successful marriage, concessions and compromises between the two enterprises are occasionally necessary.

Livestock
Developing Heifers - Keys to Success by Shan Ingram
Often times cow-calf producers have a difficult time incorporating replacement heifers into the cow herd with a high degree of success.

Research
Forage Yields of Small Grains in Noble Foundation Tests, 1995-96 by Jerry Baker
Small grain varieties were again evaluated for forage production during the 1995-96 season at the Ardmore Headquarters farm and the Red River Demonstration and Research farm near Burneyville.

Soils
Forage Fertilization Considerations by Wadell Altom
Fertilizer application decisions are just one part of the total management required to operate the farm or ranch utilizing good business principles. As you estimate total forage needs and how to provide them at the least cost, all options should be considered.

Wildlife
Green Fireguards by Mike Porter
A green fireguard can be a useful alternative to a bare soil fireguard or other types of fireguards. A green fireguard is managed to promote green vegetation and to minimize mulch.