Ag News and Views: May 2000

May, 2000 Table of Contents
News & Views Archive Issues

Economics
Planning to Succeed by Paul Joerger
Farming without a business plan is like hauling products from coast to coast without a road map. What is involved in creating a business plan for an agricultural operation?

Livestock
Implants & Implant Strategies by Clay Wright
Research has repeatedly proven the benefits of implanting cattle. Generally, a low-potency implant administered to suckling calves at first working (about four months of age) will increase weaning weights by 7.5-10 percent.

Plant of the Month
Indian Blanket by Russell Stevens

Research
Peanut Rotation Study by Jerry Baker
Peanuts are susceptible to a host of foliar and soil-borne diseases. Peanut fields rotated with other crops are generally less susceptible to diseases, weeds, and insects. Yields and quality usually improve with rotations.

Guest Article
Making an Informed Seed Purchase by Andy Hopkins
Knowledge is power. This adage can be applied to purchasing decisions, whether regarding buying a house, seed, or fencing wire. After you read this article, you should be able to make a "powerful" decision the next time you purchase seed.