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Producer Relations
Since its inception, the Noble Research Institute mission has focused on fostering land stewardship, conserving the soil, and providing insight and education for agricultural producers.
The producer...
Snakes of Oklahoma
In this educational video, Mike Porter discusses characteristics of some of the most common snakes found in Oklahoma, with a special emphasis on species living in the south-central part of the state. Porter shows photos and gives tips to recognize many species as well as visual clues to help differentiate venomous and non-venomous snakes.
Horse Forage and Forage Management
Preface
There is not much easily accessible pasture and forage information available for the everyday horse person. In this publication, we use the terms pasture and forage somewhat interchangeably....
Effect of Fertilizer on Yield of Native Grass
Fertilization of native grass fields is generally not recommended in the Southern Great Plains region of the United States. The primary reason for not fertilizing native grass is the belief that the...
Blackberry: Identification and Management in Pasture and Rangeland
Blackberry (Rubus sp.) are native (usually) woody shrubs or brambles. They are members of the Rosaceae, or rose family, which includes over 600 species and developed varieties of blackberries,...
Using Aminopyralid Preemergent in Pastures for Western Ragweed Control
Western ragweed (Ambrosia psilostachya) is considered one of the most common weeds in pastures and rangeland in the Southern Great Plains. It is an aggressive competitor with grasses and is generally...
2017 Cattle Market Update: Dr. Darrell Peel
After the roller coaster ride of the 2015-2016 cattle markets, Oklahoma State University professor Derrell Peel, Ph.D., looks at the factors that will affect inventories and prices in 2017 and beyond.
Bermudagrass as a Forage and Hay Crop in the Southern Great Plains
Eddie Funderburg, Ed.D., senior soils and crops consultant, presents a thorough overview of bermudagrass, a warm-season perennial grass, including recommendations for its establishment and management as a forage and hay crop.
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Updated February 2018*While the years and numbers mentioned in this publication may be outdated, the strategies and principles listed are still accurate.*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...
Covered
A resurging interest in cover crops raises a new set of practical questions from farmers looking to improve soil health.