When it comes to breaking through with a successful business adventure, agriculture can be one of the toughest nuts to crack.

The allocation of financial resources relative to expected financial return is crucial to farm profitability. As graziers evaluate opportunities, they need to evaluate expected returns, too.

Weeds are one of the biggest problems in tall fescue pastures and hayfields. Buttercup, musk thistle, buckhorn plantain and horsenettle are just a few of the weeds that can move quickly into fields and cause production losses. There are several things that can be done to minimize the problems.