Ag News and Views: December 2009 Table of Contents

December, 2009 Table of Contents News and Views Archive Issues

Economics
Estate Tax Dilemma by Dan Childs
Many Americans have experienced considerable fluctuation in their net worth during recent months. People who had invested in stocks through 401k accounts or IRAs watched values melt away during much of 2008 and early 2009.

Livestock
Adding Value to Your Calves by Clay Wright
Pick up any livestock-related publication these days and you'll probably find an article on adding value to your calf crop.

Pasture and Range
Summer-dormant Tall Fescue Has Potential by James Rogers
Precipitation and heat are major limitations to the adaptation of tall fescue west of I-35. Tall fescue is a cool-season perennial forage that generally needs a minimum of 32-36 inches of annual rainfall for production and persistence.

Soils
Five Steps to Get the Most From Your Soil Samples by James Locke
Soil testing is the basis of a sound fertilizer program; however, it is important to understand that the decisions made as a result of soil tests are only as good as the samples themselves.

Wildlife
One Buck Limit by Mike Porter
Isn't it time for white-tailed deer hunters to progress to the next level? I believe deer hunters can evolve and progress like most largemouth bass fishermen evolved and progressed.