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Fields of Green
Researchers from across the Noble Research Institute join forces through the Forage 365 initiative with the goal of providing year-round livestock grazing and reducing ranchers' dependence on buying hay.
Guar beans can serve as alternative crop
Guar is a drought-tolerant legume that was introduced into the United States from India in 1903. Guar (Hindi for "cow food") is an upright, coarse-growing summer annual legume known for its drought tolerance once established.
Alfalfa Is 'Almost Permanent' Pasture
In recent years, grazing-type alfalfa varieties have been released, providing opportunities to livestock operations as a low-input, high-return forage, if managed properly; stands typically could last three to five years with good management.
Great Challenge 1: Economic Uncertainty
One of the greatest challenges facing agriculture is economic uncertainty. Farmers and ranchers can mitigate economic risk by building resiliency in their operations, and Noble research aims to help.
The Why, What and How of Overseeding Annual Crops in Perennial Pastures
Before you overseed a perennial pasture with an annual crop, determine your goals, what type of perennial crop you have and your planting method.
Noble Research Institute Promotes Biermacher, Monteros
Noble’s research economist and legume plant breeder earn promotions for ongoing contributions to their respective research fields and Noble’s mission.
It's The Little Things
By finding the right combination of genes available in nature and the timing of the genes being turned on, we are able to help a plant better adapt to variable weather or to better utilize the water and nutrients in the soil.
Cover Crop Series: Sunn Hemp
Jim Johnson, soils and crops consultant, reviews Sunn Hemp.
Cover Crop Series: Mung Bean
Jim Johnson, soils and crops consultant, reviews Mung Bean.
Cover Crop Series: Kinman Guar
Jim Johnson, soils and crops consultant, reviews Kinman Guar.