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Assess Forage Reserves Now for Fall, Winter Grazing
There are several "classes" of reserve forages that are available for grazing livestock beginning in September and going forward through winter. It is critical to take inventory of forage reserves now to determine what is on hand and what is expected to be produced.
Noble releases four new small grains forages
The Noble Research Institute's small grains breeding program is the longest running breeding program in the Foundation's history. This ongoing work has produced four new small grains cultivars over the past few years.
Field days demonstrate small grain varieties
Five varieties were planted in two-drill-width wide plots (with four replications) at five producer sites in western Oklahoma.
Research Update
In early April, our field research really begins to accelerate. A progress report on some of the research projects.
Improving Winter Hardiness in Oat
NF402 and Heavy Grazer II have both shown excellent winter hardiness when compared to other oat cultivars grown in the Southern Great Plains.
Economics of No-Tilling Cereal Rye Pastures
The Noble Research Institute shares results from its on-farm study comparing the production and economics of clean-till and no-till methods for establishing cereal rye pasture for grazing.
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.
5 Noble Researchers, Consultants Share Their Personal Ag Stories
Many at the Noble Research Institute raise cattle and are otherwise engaged in production agriculture outside of their full-time jobs. Others grew up on farms and ranches. These are their stories.
Fixing Hairy Vetch’s Bad Reputation
Noble scientists are using the gene editing technique CRISPR to improve legume cover crops.
Goals for Small Grains Breeding at Noble Research Institute
The primary goal of Noble Research Institute’s Small Grains Breeding Program is to develop small grains cultivars with increased grazing tolerance, winter hardiness, forage yield and forage quality to benefit livestock production.