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Economics
Net Present Value Analysis
Can Aid in Cattle Business Decision Making by Fred Schmedt
An objective answer to the profit potential of cow-calf pairs purchased (or
heifers retained) today can be arrived at by conducting a net present value
analysis of the cost and income streams associated with owning cows for the
next several years.
Education
Several Ag Division
Public Events Scheduled for the Remainder of 2004 by Shan Ingram
There are plenty of public Noble Foundation educational events on the horizon
for 2004.
Forage
Recent 'Effective' Rains Have Benefitted Forage by Chuck Coffey
The term "effective precipitation" means precipitation which is actually
captured in the soil profile and available for plant growth.
Livestock
Beef Quality Assurance
Programs Benefit Producers, Consumers by Evan Whitley
BQA is a program that is nationally sponsored by the National Cattleman's Beef
Association (NCBA). The program's mission is "… to maximize consumer
confidence in and acceptance of beef by focusing the industry's attention on
beef quality assurance through the use of science, research and educational
initiatives."
Plant Biology Division
Foundation's
Plant Biology Division Works Toward Alfalfa Improvement by Rick Dixon
The Plant Biology, Forage Improvement and Agricultural divisions of the Noble
Foundation have recently initiated an interdivisional program to improve the
forage quality and stand longevity of alfalfa in order to deliver to farmers
and ranchers a novel source of high-quality forage.
Soils
Follow This Checklist
for Growing Winter Pasture by Eddie Funderburg
Most winter pasture fields are planted in late August or early September to
optimize the potential for getting grazing in the fall; having a plan made beforehand
can eliminate possible mistakes at planting time.
Wildlife
New White-tailed Deer Information
to Be Shared at Sept. 25 Seminar by Mike Porter
A White-tailed Deer Seminar will be held at the Pontotoc Technology Center Auditorium
at 601 West 33rd Street in Ada, Okla., from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Sept. 25,
2004, followed by an in-depth session at the Noble Foundation's Wildlife Unit.
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