August, 2002 Table of Contents
News & Views Archive Issues

Economics
Which Came First ... the Cow or the Beef? by Fred Schmedt
This thought-provoking cattle version of the old chicken-and-egg adage come to mind when looking back to the Jan. 1, 2002, cattle inventories and outlook forecasts.

Forage
Following Guidelines Could Maximize Winter Pasture Production by Chuck Coffey
It's time to begin preparations for planting winter pasture in the fall, and following some suggestions regarding planting date, fertilization and seeding rates can help your pastures reach maximum production potential.

Horticulture
Maintaining Sprinkler Systems helps Conserve Water by Dooly Barlow
Sprinkler systems are a time-saving tool for property owners, but they can be water-wasters if they're not working correctly — and at this hot, dry time of year, it's especially important to use water properly.

Livestock
When Does Making Hay Become Feeding Hay? by Evan Whitley
Sometimes the mindsets behind making and feeding hay are as different as night and day — so before making and feeding hay can be considered synonymous, factors like nutritive value and storage have to be kept in mind by buyers and sellers.

Research
Tall Fescue Toxicity Leads to the Development of 'MaxQ' by Joe Bouton
Tall fescue is the cool-season perennial grass grown on the most land area in the United States, but the majority of the acreage is infected with a fungal endophyte that causes toxicosis in grazing animals. To combat that problem, researchers have developed MaxQ fescue varieties.

Soils
Soil Sampling is the Key to a Good Test by Eddie Funderburg
Soil test results are only as good as the soil sample that is sent to the lab — so here are some tips for taking a good sample and an explanation of why each component of taking the sample is important.

Wildlife
Wildlife Unit Study Examines Deer Response to Camera Flash by Ken Gee
The Wildlife Unit is conducting an on-going study about infared-triggered camera surveys — this article is the first of two parts and will address the effect of camera flash on deer.