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Announcements
Ag Divison Update: Staff Changes by Wadell Altom
Recent staff departures, reassignments and announced retirements have changed the make-up of the Agricultural Division's consulting teams.
Forage
How Do You Stay in the Upper "Range" of Things? by Matt Mattox
Many areas of north Texas and southern Oklahoma rangeland have improved dramatically in terms of species composition and forage production. What can we do to keep it that way?
Horticulture
Use These Tips to Manage Hoop House Soil Salinity by Steve Upson
Though there are many benefits to growing crops in hoop houses, it is not completely without problems. At the Noble Foundation, the most persistent problem in the hoop houses is accumulation of salt in the raised beds.
Livestock
Invest Time in Buying Good Hay by Ryan Reuter
There are many advantages to buying hay, but one of the drawbacks is finding hay that meets your expectations of quality — here are a few hints to assure that the hay you buy is a good value.
Research
Operating Costs of ATVs Vary Widely by Russ Gentry
The Noble Foundation now has four years of data on the its fleet of ATVs. Here's a look at what it costs to operate these units.
Soils
Ryegrass: It's Not a Weed Anymore by Jim Johnson
In light of the recent increased enforcement of the Plant Variety Protection Act, farmers and ranchers need options for affordably producing winter pasture for stocker cattle. One option is ryegrass.
Wildlife
Study Examines Reproductive Success in Female White-Tailed Deer by Ken Gee
Through its collaborative efforts with Mississippi State University and Texas A&M University, the Noble Foundation is beginning to look at the female side of reproductive success in white-tailed deer. Results are preliminary, but very interesting.
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