September, 2002 Table of Contents
News & Views Archive Issues

Economics
The Value of Gain is Worth Knowing by Paul Joerger
The value of each pound of gain is an important economic factor for operators to consider before buying stockers.

Forage
Producers Should take Advantage of Tall Fescue for Winter Feeding by James Rogers
Stockpiled tall fescue is an alternative source of nutrients for cattle.

Horticulture
You May be Surprised by the Health Aspects of Pecans by Scott Landgraf
Recent research has show pecans to be a good source of energy, protein and "good" — unsaturated — fat.

Livestock
Necropsy is a Valuable Tool in Disease Management by Clay Wright
When an animal dies, the most useful and inclusive diagnostic tool available to livestock producers is the necropsy — a post-mortem examination performed by an experienced veterinarian.

Research
Demonstration, Research — Each Serves Unique Purpose by Bryan Unruh
Over the years, the Noble Foundation has conducted many demonstrations and applied research trials on its farms and ranches. The major distinction between research and demonstration relates to whether the objective is to learn something new or whether it is to demonstrate something that's already been learned.

Soils
Banding Phosphorus Fertilizer Increases Production by Wade Thomason
Banding phosphorus fertilizer with small grain seed at planting is an efficient and easy way to supply the nutrient.

Wildlife
Recreational Leasing Involves Many Factors by Russell Stevens
The Noble Foundation's experience with recreational leasing may help individual landowners in their quest to earn extra income through leasing their land to hunters.