The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation, Inc.   Ag News & Views: January 2005 Table of Contents
 
Ag News & Views
January, 2005 Table of Contents
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Announcements
Management Changes in the Ag Division
The Noble Foundation's Agricultural Division has recently made changes to its management structure, including the appointment of a division director and a research manager.

Economics
Management Functions Are Essential to Successful Farm Businesses by Paul Joerger
The quality of the decisions made by management is an important component in determining the longevity of the business.

Forage
The Costs of Hay Waste Add Up by James Rogers
Much of the value of hay production is not captured due to feeding and storage losses, which add up to $3 billion nationwide.

Horticulture
Which Plants Spark Your Interest? by Dooly Barlow
When you were young, did you have a plant you wanted to know more about? For me, it was Punica granatum — pomegranate.

Livestock
Minimize Calving Difficulty by Knowing What to Look For by Clay Wright
Anyone who's been through even one calving season has most likely dealt with calving difficulty.

Soils
Consider These Things Before Sprigging Bermudagrass This Spring by Jeff Ball
Sprigging bermudagrass is an expensive investment, but, if done correctly, it will quickly pay for itself.

Wildlife
Still "Tis The Season" for Prescribed Burning by Russell Stevens
Winter and early spring are the most common times of the year for landowners to conduct prescribed (Rx) burns.

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