February, 2005 Table of Contents News & Views Archive Issues

Economics
Consider These Factors When Deciding on a Feedyard by Steve Swigert
The following are items that need to be compared and examined when selecting a feedyard: location, reputation, appearance, feed system, management, costs, financing and selling.

Forage
Explore Forage Alternatives in Southern Plains Pecan Orchards by Matt Mattox
In contrast to pecan production in the southwest, most of the pecan orchards in this region also consist of a base forage, giving producers the benefit of having multiple enterprises.

Horticulture
The Pros and Cons of Backyard Pecan Production by Steve Upson
The concept of growing a tree big enough to provide shade and produce delicious nuts is very appealing to homeowners. However, there are several challenges associated with growing pecan trees in an urban setting.

Livestock
Make the Upcoming National ID System Work for You by Ryan Reuter
Unless you've been living under a rock, you know that a national animal identification system is coming in the near future.

Research
Ag Division's Research and Demonstration Projects Support Consulting by Billy Cook
The focus of the research efforts in the Ag Division primarily is on strengthening the consulting effort, ultimately helping cooperators achieve their financial, production and quality-of-life goals.

Soils
It's Time to Top-dress Winter Pasture by Jim Johnson
February is typically the time when top-dress applications of N are made to small grains for graze out or for grain harvest.

Wildlife
Bobwhite Habitat Should be Managed Through Proper Grazing, Burning or Rest by Mike Porter
Many landowners in the Noble Foundation's service area want to have bobwhites on their properties and frequently ask us about ways to increase bobwhite abundance.