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Full-Text Articles in Agriculture
Utah Urban Small-Scale Mixed Vegetable Production Costs And Returns - 5 Acres, 2014, Kynda Curtis, Shawn Olsen, Trevor Knudsen, Katie Wagner
Utah Urban Small-Scale Mixed Vegetable Production Costs And Returns - 5 Acres, 2014, Kynda Curtis, Shawn Olsen, Trevor Knudsen, Katie Wagner
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This publication is intended to be a guide used to make production decisions, determine potential returns and prepare business and marketing plans.
Utah Urban Small-Scale Mixed Vegetable Production Costs And Returns - 2 Acres, 2014, Shawn Olsen, Kynda Curtis, Katie Wagner, Trevor Knudsen
Utah Urban Small-Scale Mixed Vegetable Production Costs And Returns - 2 Acres, 2014, Shawn Olsen, Kynda Curtis, Katie Wagner, Trevor Knudsen
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This publication is intended to be a guide used to make production decisions, determine potential returns and prepare business and marketing plans.
Holistic Management, A Lifelong Management Goal, Jesse Russell, D. R. Zobell
Holistic Management, A Lifelong Management Goal, Jesse Russell, D. R. Zobell
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There are many misconceptions concerning farmers and ranchers, and not understood by those living in urban areas. However they are looked upon, the successful managers in today’s production agriculture must have a firm knowledge of many different resources. Some of these resources include but are not limited to; soil, grasses and/or other crops, cattle and/or other production animals and their biological processes, labor resources. In order to be profitable these operators must be able to manage their finances as well.
Key Resources Of Ranch Management, Cody Butler, D. R. Zobell
Key Resources Of Ranch Management, Cody Butler, D. R. Zobell
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There are five essentials for successful ranch management. These essentials consist of: 1) A lifelong approach to management needs, both integrative and holistic. 2) Strive for continuous improvement of key resources. 3) Assemble and use good analysis and decision-making tools. 4) Wage war on cost. 5) Place an emphasis on marketing.
A High Tunnel For Strong Winds And Space Utility, Ron Patterson
A High Tunnel For Strong Winds And Space Utility, Ron Patterson
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This fact sheet describes modifications to high tunnels for strong winds and space utility.
Csa Shares, Usu Student Organic Farm
Csa Shares, Usu Student Organic Farm
USU Student Organic Farm Newsletter
Your student farm is super excited for the 2014 CSA season and with this excitement comes our commitment to produce and ensure an amazingly bountiful year. So far we are well on our way to achieve this goal. We have put in a lot of work planning our season’s produce through farm maps and efficient seed purchases. Our planning has been extensive and Nathan Staker, your new farm manager, has done a spectacular job preparing and organizing everything and everyone. Spring seeding and planting has also begun. Our cool season hoop house is nearly full and our greenhouse is overfull …
Integrating Teff Into Livestock Operations, Allen Young, Earl Creech, Dale Zobell, Clark Israelsen, Jong-Su Eun
Integrating Teff Into Livestock Operations, Allen Young, Earl Creech, Dale Zobell, Clark Israelsen, Jong-Su Eun
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This fact sheet describes teff, a relatively new forage crop that is attracting interest. Teff can be harvested multiple times during a growing season, used as emergency forage, has potential for double cropping and grazing.
Beef Cattle Nutrition, Minerals, Troy D. Cooper, Darrell Rothlisberger, Dale Zobell
Beef Cattle Nutrition, Minerals, Troy D. Cooper, Darrell Rothlisberger, Dale Zobell
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Beef cattle require a number of dietary mineral elements for regular bodily maintenance, growth and reproduction. Minerals that are essential in larger amounts are labeled as major or macro elements. Those needed in smaller amounts are called micro, minor or trace minerals. These terms, have no relationship to the metabolic significance of a mineral in the diet. A trace mineral can be as crucial to the health and performance of an animal as a major mineral.
The Ten Most Common Mistakes In Using No-Till, Earl Creech, Phil Rasmussen, Robert Newhall
The Ten Most Common Mistakes In Using No-Till, Earl Creech, Phil Rasmussen, Robert Newhall
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Interest in no-till (NT) crop production practices has increased greatly among Utah farmers and ranchers in recent years. This publication highlights 10 common mistakes that are often made by producers that are new to NT.
Grain Finishing Beef: Alternative Rations, Cattle Performance And Feeding Costs For Small Feeders, Dillon M. Feuz, Jesse Russell
Grain Finishing Beef: Alternative Rations, Cattle Performance And Feeding Costs For Small Feeders, Dillon M. Feuz, Jesse Russell
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In a feeding trial at Utah State University during the summer of 2013, it was found that cattle had higher ADG when fed SFC compared to whole corn. However, when the relative cost of SFC and whole corn were considered, feeding whole corn compared to SFC resulted in nearly identical feed costs per pound of gain. Actual and relative costs of SFC and whole corn can and do vary over time and across geographic regions. Therefore, feeders could use the information in this fact sheet to determine which feed will be the most economical for them.
Demonstrating Advancements In Biotechnology To Ranchers In Southern Utah: The Snap Bvd Test, Kevin Heaton, Katelyn Peterson, Alyssa O'Toole
Demonstrating Advancements In Biotechnology To Ranchers In Southern Utah: The Snap Bvd Test, Kevin Heaton, Katelyn Peterson, Alyssa O'Toole
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Bovine Viral Diarrhea is a contagious beef cattle virus. The Snap BVD Test can provide accurate results in 20 to 25 minutes. This fact sheet describes how to perform the test.
Demonstrating Advancements In Biotechnology To Ranchers In Southern Utah: Genetic Testing, Kevin Heaton, Katelyn Peterson
Demonstrating Advancements In Biotechnology To Ranchers In Southern Utah: Genetic Testing, Kevin Heaton, Katelyn Peterson
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This fact sheet describes genetic testing for beef cattle to identify which animals in a herd are the most productive or least productive and make some culling decisions based on the results of the tests.
Demonstrating Advancements In Biotechnology To Ranchers In Southern Utah: Pregnancy Diagnosis, Kevin Heaton, Katelyn Peterson, Alyssa O'Toole
Demonstrating Advancements In Biotechnology To Ranchers In Southern Utah: Pregnancy Diagnosis, Kevin Heaton, Katelyn Peterson, Alyssa O'Toole
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This fact sheet describes how to identify pregnant heifers and cows within 28 days of breeding using the pregnancy associated glycoproteins (PAG) test.
Basic Selection, Nutrition And Care Of Show Poultry, Troy D. Cooper, Darrell Rothlisberger, David D. Frame
Basic Selection, Nutrition And Care Of Show Poultry, Troy D. Cooper, Darrell Rothlisberger, David D. Frame
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This fact sheet provides tips on selecting chickens for shows, and how to feed and care for show poultry.
Serviceberry In The Garden, Kristan Crouch, Tiffany Maughan, Brent Black
Serviceberry In The Garden, Kristan Crouch, Tiffany Maughan, Brent Black
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This fact sheet describes serviceberry and includes varieties, how to grow, diseases, and uses.
Nurturing Native Plants, A Guide To Vegetative Propagation Of Native Woody Plants In Utah, Larry Rupp, Adrea Wheaton
Nurturing Native Plants, A Guide To Vegetative Propagation Of Native Woody Plants In Utah, Larry Rupp, Adrea Wheaton
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The goal of this publication was to collect propagation protocols from research literature and compile successful methods used for each native species listed. Where information was unavailable for a species, we have listed the only propagation alternatives. The propagation protocols are laid out much like a recipe would be, listing the various ingredients and materials required for each ‘dish’. This ‘cookbook’ is a work-in-progress. If you find you have additions to suggest, please email: larry.rupp@usu.edu.
Farm And Ranch Financial Statements, Clark Israelsen, Dillon Feuz
Farm And Ranch Financial Statements, Clark Israelsen, Dillon Feuz
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This fact sheet is a brief overview of the financial statements and budgeting tools that are likely a part of most farm financial record keeping systems. Links are provided for additional detail on any one financial report or topic. A brief description of a Balance Sheet, a Profit Loss Statement or Income Statement, Statement of Cash Flows and Enterprise Analysis is included.
Sudden Aspen Decline Report For Spruce Beetle Epidemic And Aspen Decline Management Response Eis, Jim Worrall, Suzanne Marchetti, Gerald E. Rehfeldt
Sudden Aspen Decline Report For Spruce Beetle Epidemic And Aspen Decline Management Response Eis, Jim Worrall, Suzanne Marchetti, Gerald E. Rehfeldt
Aspen Bibliography
Aspen is an important component of GMUG’s forests. Over 288,000 ha (712,000 acres) of aspendominated forest type (TAA) occur across the GMUG (Table 1). Just over half (55%) of the aspen forest type is outside wilderness and roadless areas.
Russian Olive Control - Cut Stump Treatment, Ron Patterson, Dennis Worwood
Russian Olive Control - Cut Stump Treatment, Ron Patterson, Dennis Worwood
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This fact sheet discusses cut stump herbicide treatment, which can be used to control Russian olive at any time of the year.