Legacy: Winter 2017

The process of bringing beef from pasture to plate is unique and complex. Here are some facts about beef and the industry that produces it.

Bill Buckner, president and CEO, describes how the Noble Research Institute is providing solutions to farmers and ranchers as they, and others in agriculture, realize the opportunities offered by cover crops.

Cover crops can boost soil health. But there is much to learn about which species work best in Oklahoma and Texas.

Evan Whitley, Ph.D., reviews the difference between grain-finished and grass-finished beef to help consumers better understand the labels they find in their local grocery stores.

James Locke, soils and crops consultant, provides a historical perspective on the impact of agriculture practices on the environment and how modern agriculture is able to do more with less.

Container gardening offers the DIY enthusiast an at-home option for growing your own fruits and vegetables. Learn how to construct your own tiered container garden with this step-by-step tutorial.

All Noble cattle carry three forms of identification; a traditional visual tag and two types of electronic identification. Austin Miles, cattle and technology research associate, reviews why.

A resurging interest in cover crops raises a new set of practical questions from farmers looking to improve soil health.

The Noble Research Institute's annual softball tournament was made even better thanks to an improved field resulting from six months of hard work dedicated by Greg Self, desktop systems specialist.

Becca McMillan taught herself how to cook steak in high school. After years of trial and error, she shares her favorite recipe.

Shelley Mullins, a Noble board of directors member for nearly 20 years, leaves a legacy of generosity and service.

No one expected Kevin Newton to live after a tragic automobile accident. But he defied all odds – with the strength, encouragement, and prayers of his family and friends.

Sally Rockey, Ph.D., Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research executive director, shares her perspective on why FFAR's and the Noble Research Institute's investment in cover crops, and ultimately soil health, is important.

James Rogers, Ph.D., associate professor of forage systems, is testing how cover crops can be grown as summer forage.

Jim Johnson, soils and crops consultant, answers a rancher's questions about which cover crop species work best in Oklahoma and Texas.

Brenda Myers Brown has lived a life away from the land. Now she's returning to continue her father's legacy and make new memories with her children and grandchildren.