Published June 1979. Facts and recommendations in this publication may no longer be valid. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog
A computerized ranch simulation model of an eastern Oregon cattle
ranch was tested for its ability to evaluate the economics of public
rangeland improvement practices. The model was used to estimate
likely impacts of various public policy alternatives for rangeland
improvement on the relative profitability of a 400 mother cow...
Centuries of continuous grain cropping in northern Africa have
reduced N levels in soils to a degree such that agricultural production
is now largely dependent upon nitrogen fertilizer. Through the
identification of highly effective legume and Rhizobium strain combinations,
the production of protein-rich livestock forage and green
manure can be...
The Reclamation Act of 1902, as amended, is the basic
legislation governing the distribution of water from federal
projects for irrigation purposes. In the three-quarters
of a century since the passage of this Act, technological,
economic, and legal developments have forced a reappraisal
of the original intent of the Reclamation...
Published January 1979. Facts and recommendations in this publication may no longer be valid. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog
Competitive bid sales of U.S. Forest Service in the Pacific Northwest
timber resources have significant effects on the economies of
Oregon, Washington, and Idaho. These sales contribute to the economic
vitality of small regions or communities dependent upon timber as a primary
resource input. Any changes in the price or...
This study attempted to answer the following question: What instructional methods should dietetic preceptors use to help dietetic interns meet the performance requirements specified by the American Dietetic Association (ADA, 1991) for entry-level dietitians? A national sample of 170 dietetic preceptors was surveyed. Ninety provided usable information to examine both...
Due to growing global competition, especially in the last decade, the United States wood and wood-based industries have suffered significant market share losses. The wood industry in Germany is facing similar challenges. To stay competitive in an increasingly global marketplace, many wood manufacturers are adopting new management/manufacturing approaches. Lean manufacturing...