July, 2005 Table of Contents News & Views Archive Issues

Economics
The Ins and Outs of Deducting the Business Use of Your Vehicle by Dan Childs
When you use a car or truck in your business, whether it is production agriculture or selling and installing air conditioners, what options do you have to deduct the costs incurred in owning and operating the vehicle?

Forage
Remember These Drought Management Strategies During the Rest of the Summer by Hugh Aljoe
Unless we have an atypically wet summer, many producers will be forced to implement some drought management strategies, if they have not already. Here are a couple of things to keep in mind looking forward to the remaining summer.

Livestock
Are You 'Chasing the Silver Bullet'? by Ryan Reuter
"Chasing the silver bullet" is probably the most common mistake made by professional stocker producers.

Research
Update: Ag Division Livestock Research and Demonstration Projects by Billy Cook
An update on a few of the 55 research and demonstration projects that are ongoing in the Noble Foundation Agricultural Division.

Soils
Grasshoppers: Will This Be a Big Year? by James Locke
Grasshoppers are considered an intermittent problem in Oklahoma and North Texas pastures. When they are present in large numbers, the damage can be severe.

Wildlife
Explanations for Some 'Fishy Questions' by Russell Stevens
A lot of questions regarding fishing are generated during the summer. This article addresses some of the frequently asked fishing questions.