Ag News and Views: December 1998

December, 1998 Table of Contents News & Views Archive Issues

Economics
Early Weaning Economics by Dan Childs
Many drought management strategies were discussed throughout the summer in an effort for cattlemen to maintain livestock numbers. One of the strategies implemented on the Noble Foundation Red River Demonstration and Research Farm was to early wean the spring born calves on one of the cowherds.

Forage
Management of Annual Ryegrass by Rod Reed
The ability of annual ryegrass to reseed itself is evident as we drive down the roads or see it in pastures that have not been recently seeded. Annual ryegrass can be managed to reseed under grazing with proper management.

From the Director
Financial Stress by Jim Schaffer
There are probably many producers who are under financial strain because of drought, high hay cost, low cattle prices and low crop prices. Our advice would be to address your problem head-on.

Guest Article
What variety should I plant? by Andy Hopkins
This question is music to a plant breeder's ears. It shows that the producer is aware that cultivar choice is important to the success of a farming or ranching operation.

Horticulture
December Horticulture Tips by Dooly Barlow
There are many questions we need to ask ourselves as we plan for the coming year. At the top of the list is why our landscape plants didn't survive as well as we wanted them too.

Livestock
Management "Tune-Up" Tips by Shan Ingram
Fall is the time of year that we see a lot of activity when it comes to cattle movements and management. Perhaps it is prudent to review some management factors related to this change.

Plant of the Month
Western Wheatgrass

Soils
How Much Nitrogen for Ryegrass and Small Grain? by Wadell Altom
By the time you read this many of you will have realized the ryegrass or small grain you planted in August, September or October did not produce much forage.

Wildlife
Deer Management Associations by Grant Huggins
A deer management association (or coop) is simply a group of land managers in a region who share common deer management goals and make a decision to cooperatively manage their shared deer herd.