Robert Fears

Enhancing your carbon soil storage

August 31, 2021

Carbon dioxide (CO₂) is a greenhouse gas with a lifespan of approximately 1,000 years. CO₂ emissions are part of the global carbon cycle in which carbon in various forms is exchanged between the atmosphere, soil and water.

Economics of vaccinating for pinkeye

August 24, 2021

Robert Fears

Pinkeye can erode profits due to treatment costs and production losses. Although vaccine efficacy has not been verified by field research studies, a case study in Alabama indicates good control with custom-made vaccines.

Opportunities to reduce methane emissions

June 24, 2021

Robert Fears

Climate change, caused in part by release of greenhouse gases, is a frequent topic for discussion and debate. Greenhouse gases of concern are primarily carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide.

Balancing between wants and needs

May 31, 2021

Robert Fears

Pasture forage for grazing can offer several benefits. If managed properly, it is the most cost-effective source of feed for cow-calf producers and other livestock operators.

Cash for carbon credits

April 2, 2021

Robert Fears

Kelly Garrett, in western Iowa, is the first producer in the U.S. to market carbon credits for a large payment. The credits were determined by the amount of carbon stored in soil on his farm.

Texas, neighboring states boost efforts to control feral swine

March 24, 2021

Robert Fears

Farmer and rancher success is based on the extent to which they can maintain ecosystem balance on their properties. Plants, animals and soil microorganisms must perform in concert for each other’s benefit to obtain optimal production from the land.

Stay prepared for drought

March 1, 2021

Robert Fears

Drought is a recurring phenomenon, and forage growers as well as other agricultural producers need to stay prepared for it. At the current time, meteorologists don’t have the ability to accurately predict drought for more than one to two months in advance for most parts of the world.

Do the homework before selecting seed

February 1, 2021

Robert Fears

Understand the history, environmental adaptation and production capability of the forage cultivar before purchasing seed, because planting costs are an investment that needs to pay dividends.

Prairie Grove Ranch manages for high premiums

December 24, 2020

Robert Fears

When Gary Lee Price became manager of the Prairie Grove Ranch near Windthorst, Texas, calves were removed from the cows and shipped to market the same day.

Wheatlage becoming popular in the Texas High Plains

December 1, 2020

Robert Fears

The Texas High Plains cover the Panhandle and consist of relatively flat land except for dissection by canyons of various depths and widths. There is a significant amount of native grass rangeland used by cattle and wildlife.

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Articles by Robert Fears

Enhancing your carbon soil storage

Economics of vaccinating for pinkeye

Opportunities to reduce methane emissions

Balancing between wants and needs

Cash for carbon credits

Texas, neighboring states boost efforts to control feral swine

Stay prepared for drought

Do the homework before selecting seed

Prairie Grove Ranch manages for high premiums

Wheatlage becoming popular in the Texas High Plains

New World screwworm confirmed in southern Texas

String of livestock shooting cases hit southern Idaho

Heat and sun safety on the farm

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