Prescribed Fire
More Than a CEO, Bill Buckner Is an Ag Advocate, a ‘Great Friend’
Jimmy Emmons, a farmer and rancher from Leedey, Oklahoma, describes Bill Buckner, retiring president and CEO of the Noble Research Institute, as a prized friend whose kindness and generosity will leave as large a mark as his on-the-job accomplishments.
Fire Ants: The Invasion Continues
The number of fire ants seems to have increased noticeably in south central Oklahoma in the last couple of years, and the number calls and complaints the Noble Research Institute receives have skyrocketed.
From the Ashes
Jimmy and Ginger Emmons press on from the Rhea Fire knowing it cannot overpower the agriculture community’s spirit or the soil’s ability to give life.
Not Just Another Bandage for Pecan Scab
A discovery about pecan scab reproduction could give producers a new way to fight the fungus and potentially save them thousands of dollars in the process.
What Fire Does to Soil Microbes
Soil microorganisms are among the most successful creatures on the planet.
Prescribed Burn Associations are Getting Fire on the Ground
Land managers work together to safely conduct prescribed burns across Oklahoma.
Why We Need Prescribed Fire
Fire is essential to the health of the Southern Great Plains. Prescribed fire is a management tool that benefits the land in a safe, planned way.
Prescribed Fire Is Essential to the Land
Prescribed fire, grazing and rest are integral processes for maintaining the integrity, stability and beauty of the biotic community in the Southern Great Plains and throughout the U.S.
Lloyd Noble Scholar Program Offers Range of In-the-Field Experiences
From academic experts to everyday actions, lessons bring soil health practices to life.
Where There Is Smoke, There Are Scholars
Cole Fagen, a Lloyd Noble Scholar in Agriculture, learns the value of growing-season prescribed burns and discovers a new favorite tool: the drip torch.