News
2000 Archive
Small Farms: Perceptions vs. Realities
Many commonly-held perceptions about small-scale agriculture are examined against reality.
Walk Softly on This Grass of Mine
Trampling damage to winter pasture forage can severely impact a stocker operation.
New Feral Hog Legislation in Oklahoma
Recent legislation in Oklahoma has removed feral hogs from the list of domestic animals and has clarified rules for hunting them.
Soil Test Results: What Do They Mean?
An explanation of what the numbers in a soil test mean.
Farm Planning: An Overview
Successful farm planning begins with written goals including benchmarks for monitoring progress.
Introduction of the eCattleLog
The popular CattleLog publication has gone online.
Using Grazing Records to Make Management Decisions
Using grazing records to record grazing days per acre (GDA) and using GDA to determine other factors, such as cost per GDA, estimated yields, and paddock comparisons can be a useful management tool.
Nutritional Management: A Tale of Two Seasons
Advantages of a controlled calving season include more uniform nutrition for the cow herd and less need for supplementation.
Soil-Pecan Relationships
Continued stewardship of the soil is necessary for pecans to stay productive, and annual management decisions could affect the future of your trees greatly.
Risky Business: Bermudagrass Fertilization
Applying nitrogen to bermudagrass can improve forage quality and productivity. Land managers must decide if the expense is worth the potential reward.