May, 2001 Table of Contents
News & Views Archive Issues

Economics
Find, Hire the Best by Paul Joerger
Personnel are the most important asset of the farm or ranch business and should be viewed as investments, not expenses. Finding and hiring competent employees can be a long and arduous process, but it's extremely rewarding.

Forage
Wildflowers (PDF file - 296k) by Chuck Coffey
With the drought there's been the past three years and the rain we've had since since January, wildflowers are abundant this year. Here are some photographs.

Livestock
Mind Your Own Business by Clay Wright
Cow-calf production is a business. Continued success depends on sound business decisions based on accurate and appropriate information.

Research
Research Update by Jerry Baker
In early April, our field research really begins to accelerate. A progress report on some of the research projects.

Soils
Mind Your P's and K's by Jeff Ball
Most fertilization articles you read discuss nitrogen management. But what about the importance of phosphorus and potassium fertilization?

Wildlife
Plant Identification: Is It Worth the Effort? by Russell Stevens
For natural resource managers to be successful, plant identification is a must.