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Drought Management
Updated February 2018*While the years and numbers mentioned in this publication may be outdated, the strategies and principles listed are still accurate.*
Drought can be defined simply as 75 percent...
Environmentalism: Progressing to the Future
Ira Parsons and Seth Pratt, 2014 Lloyd Noble Scholars in Agriculture, discuss the progress that the agricultural community has made in protecting the environment.
About the Authors Ira Parsons is a...
How Does Soil Health Prevent Flooding and Drought?
Jim Johnson, a senior soils and crops consultant at Noble Research Institute, walks us through a rainfall simulation experiment. Can practicing soil health prevent flooding or drought? Is soil...
Farmers, ranchers set to gain new market opportunities for improving soil health
A national coalition convened by the Noble Research Institute announced its intent to create a new voluntary environmental services market that benefits agricultural producers and improves the environment for society at large.
Madill High School Wins 2019 Oklahoma Envirothon
The Madill High School team placed first at the Oklahoma Envirothon competition held in March at the Noble Research Institute.
Hoop house horticulture creates many benefits
As we anticipate the start of another growing season, it is a good time to revisit the many benefits associated with hoop house crop production, including some that are under-appreciated.
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?
Proven strategies bring cow herd rebuilding success
Many cattle seminars across the Southern Great Plains have offered sound advice about replacement female development and selection. A significant number of producers are strongly considering, if not...
3 Ways Nitrogen Researchers Are Advancing Agriculture
Nitrogen fertilizers are necessary but also costly. Researchers are looking into ways to improve plants' natural abilities to efficiently use nitrogen.
Farming and Ranching Beyond the Fence Line
Keeping working lands productive and intact should be a national priority and is a focus within the Noble Research Institute industry relations and land stewardship efforts.