Ag News and Views: October 2002

October, 2002 Table of Contents
News & Views Archive Issues

Economics
Drought, Economy Have Affected Cattle Cycle by Steve Swigert
The cattle cycle has been extended due to three to four years of drought and the overall economy since 9/11/01. What does this mean for cattle producers?

ESPM
Do You Need a Break? ... These Tips Can Help by Shan Ingram
Attending a conference, school or seminar can help you break out of your routine and change for the better.

Forage
Here's A New Kind of 'B.S.' Degree by Matt Mattox
Cattle producers have used consistency of manure to make pasture rotation decisions for years — here's an explanation of how to estimate forage quality based on manure consistency.

Horticulture
Control Pecan Depredation by Hunting Crows by Scott Landgraf
Crows are a huge threat to pecan production, especially improved pecans. Here are some guidelines that should be followed before you can successfully control pecan depredation by hunting crows.

Livestock
And Now...the Top Ten Winter Stocker Management Tips by Ryan Reuter
These hints can help stocker operators have a more productive winter.

Soils
Stand Establishment, Soil Fertility, Pest Management Key to Productive Alfalfa by Jeff Ball
Proper management of alfalfa is essential not only for sustaining high-level forage production, but for stand longevity.

Wildlife
What Is White-Tailed Deer Habitat? by Mike Porter
Quality deer habitat includes a mixture of trees, shrubs, vines, forbs, grasses and other plants such as fungi and sedges. Certain plants within each of these categories benefit deer more than others.