Ag News and Views: July 2016
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Brush encroachment provides clues about soil health
Brush encroachment is a common problem across the landscape these days.
Jar test helps determine compatible chemical mixes
When two or more products are physically incompatible, an emulsion may form.
Pregnancy checking provides management options
Checking cows for pregnancy is nothing new, yet its adoption rates are still incredibly low.
Producers react to changes in crop insurance choices
A look at what changed when the 2014 Farm Bill came out.
Proper livestock stocking rate supports operation, wildlife
Overgrazing can cause poor forage and livestock production, wildlife habitat loss, soil erosion and other problems.
Tools in development leverage data for decision-making
New tools will provide producers with consistent data and information to make effective decisions quicker.