Top Eight Spring Pasture Management Considerations by Hugh Aljoe
8 ratings:
In 2006 we experienced the driest growing season on record, only to be followed by the best growing season in 2007. No doubt our pastures have seen the worst of times and the best of times in a very short time frame. As one of my colleagues, Eddie Funderburg, stated recently, your pastures are probably not as good as we saw last year or as bad as we saw in 2006.

Mineral Supplementation Can Affect Beef Cattle Performance by Deke Alkire
10 ratings:
The value of mineral supplementation is either discounted or overlooked by many beef cattle producers. Mineral supplements make up a small part of the total diet, but can play a big role in the overall performance of beef cattle.

The Importance of Monitoring Livestock Water Quality by Deke Alkire
5 ratings:
Rains in early 2008 have resulted in green pastures and full ponds for many cattle producers. This could ease your worries about water supplies for the summer, but will you have enough good quality water to get through the year?

2008 Wheat: Harvest for Grain or Graze Out? by Jeri Donnell
5 ratings:
Do high prices have you wondering what to do with this year's wheat crop? If so, now is a good time to consider your options.

2008 Farm Bill Details by Jeri Donnell
After much time and deliberation, H.R. 2419, the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008 became law on May 22, 2008. A congressional news release urged the government to "ensure that the entire farm bill is enacted into law swiftly" after clerical errors occurred involving the trade title. The 5-year bill totaling approximately $300 billion is set to expire in 2012.

Spray or Fertilize? by Eddie Funderburg
7 ratings:
With higher fertilizer and herbicide prices, a common question we get involves whether you get a "bigger bang for the buck" from fertilizer or herbicides on introduced pastures. Ideally you would use both on introduced pastures that have weed problems, but input prices have made this a less than ideal world in pasture management.

Duck Management in Ponds and Marshes by Mike Porter
7 ratings:
Characteristics and management of a pond or marsh influence its ability to attract migratory ducks.

Learn to Recognize Venomous Snakes by Mike Porter
17 ratings:
Of the 46 species of snakes native to Oklahoma, only seven are venomous to humans. If you learn to identify the seven venomous species, then you will recognize other Oklahoma snakes as not dangerous, even though you may not be able to identify the species.

The Message Behind the Jan. 1, 2008 Cattle Inventory by Job Springer
8 ratings:
The highly anticipated cattle inventory report has been released for 2008. The numbers reflect decisions made by individual ranchers throughout 2007 and the previous couple of years.