Are you being a good neighbor? It's a question Dr. Karen Hickman, a professor of natural resource ecology and management and director of the environmental science program in the Oklahoma State University Ferguson College of Agriculture, poses while

By Ashleigh Faris, Michael Trammel and Kelley Seuhs, learn about grasshoppers as a widespread pest in Oklahoma and how their unpredictable population cycles affect rangeland, pasture, row crops, and gardens, while natural weather patterns and

This summer in Oklahoma, prepare for grasshoppers by learning about their biology and management practices in field crops and rangeland.

The practices and information necessary for converting introduced grasses into rangeland.

The various insecticides for proper management of insect and mite pests and the instructions for using them in relation to rangelands and pastures.

Discussion regarding the rainfall index vs. actual rainfall, the accuracy of county base values for hay in Oklahoma and optimal choices for producers.

Detailed information on how to apply mixed-species grazing practices into your operation to increase profits.

An explanation of what is covered by the Pasture, Rangeland and Forage Insurance while also describing how the program works.

Management practices and options for controlling weeds in the Rangelands of Oklahoma.

An explanation of the differences between rangelands and introduced-forage pastures and the necessary management strategies required for each.