Ag News and Views: August 2000

August, 2000 Table of Contents
News & Views Archive Issues

Economics
The Future, Agriculture & You by Fred Schmedt
Agricultural producers face an operational environment that literally changes daily. Farmers relying on production agriculture for their income are being forced to adopt an industrialized approach to stay in business.

Forage
Grazing Systems by Larry Keenan
Grazing systems employ the basics of grazing management to help producers accomplish their operational goals. Depending on what grazing system you choose, you may improve pasture conditions, increase forage use, or enhance livestock production.

Horticulture
Trellised Cucumbers by Steve Upson
The climatic requirement and growth characteristics of the cucumber plant combine to make it an ideal candidate for hoop house production.

Livestock
Managing Your Marketing Decisions by Tanya Amen
With weaning time fast approaching, the question becomes how to maximize income from the calves you have produced. Consider adding value to calves through pre- and postweaning management, as well as possible marketing alternatives.

Plant of the Month
Black Willow by Russell Stevens

Soils
How Much Does It Cost to Mow Weeds? by Jeff Ball
Have you ever stopped to think about what it costs to mow a pasture? Mowing is costly, and pastures that have weed problems this late in the growing season have no chance for optimum weed control.

Wildlife
UFOs: Neotropical Migrant Birds by Ken Gee
Neotropical migrants are a group of birds that live, breed, and nest in North America during spring and summer and migrate to and live in Mexico, Central America, South America, and the Caribbean Islands during the fall and winter. There are approximately 60 species of neotropical migrants that nest in Oklahoma.