Ag News and Views: November 2002

November, 2002 Table of Contents
News & Views Archive Issues

Administrative Coordinator
Fitting Noble Foundation Recommendations to USDA Guidelines by Wadell Altom
Noble Foundation specialists can help USDA personnel by working with landowners to develop recommendations for programs such as the Environmental Quality Incentive Program and the Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program.

Economics
The 'Nuts' and Bolts of Retained Ownership by Dan Childs
Retained ownership is a concept that goes beyond cattle — the Noble Foundation retained ownership of pecans harvested last year and obtained higher prices because of it.

Forage
RHD Method Can Help Producers Assess Fall Forage Supplies by Hugh Aljoe
The reserve herd day (RHD) calculation method gives an accurate estimate of how much forage is available in a certain pasture and how long it will last.

Horticulture
Promotional Programs Present Proven Plants by Dooly Barlow
Texas A&M University and Oklahoma State University both have programs to test and promote plants that are superior performers in the Texas and Oklahoma climates, and the programs' recommendations can help gardeners choose plants that will thrive in their area.

Livestock
How Does Your Herd Measure Up? by Billy Cook
Evaluating a cowherd's performance calls for more than weaning weight numbers — this article can help producers tally other numbers to keep in mind and also gives national averages to compare against.

Soils
Foundation Changes Soil Testing Methods by Wade Thomason
The Noble Foundation is changing the method used to measure phosphorus content in its soil tests.

Wildlife
Use These Strategies to Increase Doe Harvest by Grant Huggins
Increased doe harvest is a goal shared by many deer managers — use these methods to reach that goal.