Ag News and Views: April 2016
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Alliance starts premium replacement female program
The program is designed to help producers identify and select the right animal to become a profitable cow on their ranch.
Cow-calf research evaluates fall, winter forage systems
Data and comments from Year 1 of a cow-calf study as part of Forage 365.
Few spiders pose serious health risks to people
Of the approximately 3,500 species of spiders identified in the U.S. and Canada, no more than 21 species pose serious health risks to people.
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.
Niche market opportunities emerge for rye
There are three emerging niche uses for rye of which farmers in the region should be aware.
Photographs can help collect, analyze animal data
The use of photographs in science is increasing, with several recent developments and applications.