Ag News and Views: October 1997

October, 1997 Table of Contents News & Views Archive Issues

Economics
Which Enterprise is Making You the Most Money? by Steve Swigert
When you evaluate each of your enterprises, do you look at how much gross income they bring in or do you look at the amount of money left over after you have paid your bills? I would strongly encourage you to use your net income or money left over at the end of year to begin analyzing the viability of each of your enterprises.

Horticulture
Hort Hints: October 1997 by Glenn "Cat" Taylor
Pecan leaves are the key to consistent annual production of pecan nut crops. This was originally proven by research at Oklahoma State University on mature trees and in more recent years by work in Georgia on younger bearing trees.

Livestock
Supplemental Feeding by Clay Wright
Pecan leaves are the key to consistent annual production of pecan nut crops. This was originally proven by research at Oklahoma State University on mature trees and in more recent years by work in Georgia on younger bearing trees.

Research
Manure Distribution in Paddocks by R.L. Dalrymple
Some of the advantages of a rotational grazing unit are the fringe benefits of higher stock density when compared to more extensive grazing situations. One of the obvious benefits is the more uniform distribution of excrement within paddocks provided management is in line to control distribution.

Soils
The Ability of Legumes by Scott Landgraf
The ability of legumes to fix nitrogen has long been a fascination to forage producers. The nitrogen released from nodules benefits plants and increases forage production. Due to the hot and dry summers we have, annual legumes perform best in the Ardmore area.

Wildlife
Box Type Parallel Bar Barrier by Mike Porter
It functions as a trash guard that prevents large debris from flowing into and plugging a pond's overflow pipe. It deters beavers from plugging the overflow pipe. By allowing the overflow pipe to function properly, it minimizes erosion in the emergency spillway caused by excessive water overflows.