The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation, Inc.   Ag News & Views: January 2004 Table of Contents
 
Ag News & Views
January, 2004 Table of Contents
News & Views Archive Issues

Economics
How to Position for Tomorrow and Beyond by Paul Joerger
Farm and ranch business managers should consider conducting a situational analysis to assess the firm's readiness to face challenges and potential changes.

Farm Coordinator
Comparison of Vehicle Gas, Repair Costs by Russ Gentry
Have you ever been driving down the road and thought about what your vehicle is really costing in gas and repairs?

Forage
Get Legumes in the Mix by James Rogers
Now that it's January, the time for seeding legumes is fast approaching, with many species falling into a spring seeding window from March to April.

Horticulture
Information Available About Grapes by Dooly Barlow
Grapes have been grown commercially in Oklahoma for years and offer diversity as well as a possibility for profit.

Livestock
Prevention Should be Primary Focus with Calf Scours by Clay Wright
Calf scours is one of the most frustrating experiences in a cow calf operation.

Soils
Apply Variety Test Information to Your Farm by Wade Thomason
Variety tests provide us with valuable information about new genetics as they become available and how they compare to old standards that have been around for years. How does a producer use all this information to make a decision about what to plant?

Wildlife
Fuel Loading, Fuel Moisture Are Important Components of Prescribed Fire by Russell Stevens
Prescribed burning is a land management tool that should only be used when needed and after considerable planning, taking into account numerous factors including fireguards, equipment, labor, smoke management and fuel characteristics.

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