Ag News and Views: April 2002

April, 2002 Table of Contents
News & Views Archive Issues

Economics
Machinery Considerations by Fred Schmedt
Arriving at the proper complement of machinery and equipment for each farm and ranch operation involves the analysis of a number of factors.

Forage
Looking For The "Silver Bullet" In Our Forage Arsenal by Hugh Aljoe
Though there are no "super forages," growers can select from many options in order to find the best fit for their operation.

Horticulture
Hoop House Heat: A Double Edged Sword by Steve Upson
Properly-managed hoop house heat can generate additional dollars for growers — but too much heat can create unfavorable hoop house conditions for both plants and people.

Livestock
Prioritize This Spring! by Evan Whitley
Reproduction is the most important concept that profit-driven producers should keep in mind when designing herd health and nutrition programs.

Research
New Position: Research and Demonstration Manager by Bryan Unruh
Bryan Unruh oversees the day-to-day operations of 43 current R&D projects on the Noble Foundation's five farms, along with coordinating the Foundation's part in collaborative research with other institutions.

Soils
What Can Soil Testing Do Well? by Eddie Funderburg
Soil testing is a good tool, but it's not perfect. Knowing the limitations of soil testing can help producers make the best use of the test results.

Wildlife
Don't Cut It - Whack It by Ken Gee
The "bush-whacking" method combines a backpack sprayer with a straight shaft power trimmer for ease and speed in controlling thin to moderate stands of woody plants.