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Hay analysis provides value
As you are looking for next winter's hay, you should take a sample of each lot before committing to purchase. A hay analysis prior to purchase offers one of the greatest returns on investment in the ranching business.
Determining Pecan Tree Values
How much is a pecan tree worth? This question comes up often in Oklahoma and Texas, and can arise for several reasons. To help fill this information gap, several agricultural consultants at the Noble Research Institute created a pecan valuation fact sheet entitled "Assessing the Value of Pecan Trees."
Carry capacity influences leased land value
Profits from grain and livestock enterprises generally impact the rental rates on lands that are used to grow these commodities.
Buying known bull genetics adds value
One of the most important management decisions for a cattle operation is what bull to buy.
Is Fertilizer Too High to Buy?
As we write this in mid-2008, fertilizer prices have reached all-time highs. How did we get to these price levels and how does an agricultural producer make sound economic decisions in this environment?
Weight measurement enables effective management
Given the importance of weight in cattle production, it is important to capture weight data when necessary to make good management decisions.
Economic calculations determine acceptable cow price
Since recent droughts have caused a lack of available forage in many areas, the incentive to retain heifers and purchase cows has been very low. Cattle inventory has declined to levels not seen since the 1930s and 1940s, and the value of heifer calves has risen to all-time record highs.
When and How to Prepare a Farm Balance Sheet
A balance sheet is a standard operating procedure for many businesses, including farms and ranches. It is the best way to determine if an entity is financially progressing over time.
New Cattle Market Web Tools Now Available
The Noble Research Institute’s economics consultants and computing services team have created two new web-based tools to provide producers with current Oklahoma cattle market information.
Offsetting Winter Supplementation With Pasture
Noble Research Institute researchers have been looking at two methods in cow-calf production to extend the grazing season on bermudagrass-based pastures and reduce winter feeding of stored feeds.