Ag News and Views: January 2010 Table of Contents

January, 2010 Table of Contents News & Views Archive Issues

Economics
Wheat: Graze It Out or Go For Grain? by Eddie Funderburg and Job Springer
If you planted wheat in the fall, then January brings you close to a decision time on whether to graze it out or keep it for grain. This decision is based on many factors, including value of gain for livestock, grain prices, potential grain yield of the field and presence or absence of certain hard-to-control weeds if you decide to go for grain.

Forage Improvement Division
Cool-season Grasses and Their Fungal Companions by Carolyn Young
Here at the Noble Foundation, we take the mission to improve forages and forage systems very seriously. For the benefit of regional ranchers, the ultimate achievement would be to provide a year-round grazing system that could utilize a perennial cool-season grass.

Livestock
Tips to Protect Your Cattle and Property by Robert Wells and Clay Wright
Cattle rustling can conjure up different thoughts depending on who you are. Some imagine a scene from an old western where bandana-wearing cowboys gather up a herd of cows and drive them to a distant and secret location. Unfortunately, cattle rustling is still a serious issue.

Pasture and Range
Food Requirements for Different Animals by Chan Glidewell
Have you ever wondered why ruminant livestock such as cattle, sheep and goats, or wildlife such as deer, elk and bison eat what they do?

Soils and Crops
Pecan Fertilization Facts by Charles Rohla
Fertilization is just one pecan management practice that helps maximize crop production and provides optimal tree maintenance. Proper fertilization encourages growth of shoots and leaves, which is essential for increasing crop load and decreasing tree stress.

Wildlife
Fireguards - Which One Is Right for You? by Will Moseley
Proper fireguards (fire breaks) can prevent a fire from escaping the burn unit during a prescribed burn. So what types of fireguards are best for your burn unit?