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The cover story highlights a $6.6 million research initiative supported by FFAR to promote soil health through new cover crop development and adoption across the U.S., led by a Noble research agronomist. 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Contribute to the Noble Research Institute’s farm and ranch research and work side-by-side with consultants who assist land managers in the Southern Great Plains.  \nApply and [learn more at www.noble.org/summer-scholar](learn more at www.noble.org/summer-scholar)  \nONE NOBLE SUMMER  \nCONTENTS  \n16  \nKevin Newton (left) surprises co-workers by appearing on-stage atan all-employee meeting. Newton had been in a severe accident months prior.  \nCOVERED  \nA resurging interest in cover crops raises a new set of practical questions from farmers looking to improve soil health with “green manure.”  \n24  \nFROM A COVER CROP RESEARCH FUNDER  \nThe executive director of the Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research shares an interest in cover crops.  \n25  \nSUMMERTIME COVER CROPS FOR CATTLE  \nNoble researchers are testing how cover crops can be grown as summer forage.  \n26  \nAVALUABLE INVESTMENT IN SOIL HEALTH  \nCover crops can boost soil health. But there is much to learn about which species work best in Oklahoma and Texas.  \n27  \nTHE GREAT COVER CROP TEST  \nAn agricultural consultant took to the field when posed with a rancher’s question about cover crops.  \n28  \nTHE KEY TO COMING HOME  \nBrenda Myers Brown has lived a life away from the land. Now she is returning to continue her father’s legacy and make new memories with her children and grandchildren.  \n50  \nIN MEMORIAM  \nA Noble board of directors member leaves a legacy of generosity and service.  \nMIRACLES AND MAGNOLIAS  \nNo one expected Kevin Newton to live after a tragic automobile accident. But he defied all odds – with the strength, encouragement, and prayers of his family and friends.  \n34  \nC ONTENT S  \n4 ALL BEEF IS GRASS-FED We want you to know what you’re seeing – or not seeing – at themeat counter.  \n6 CATTLE TAGS OF THE FUTURE All Noble cattle carry three forms of identification: a traditional visual tag and two types of electronic identification. Here’s why.  \n7  \nUDVARDI RECOGNIZED AS ‘HIGHLY CITED’ FOR FOURTH YEAR  \nMichael Udvardi, Ph. D., chief scientific officer, ranks among the top 1 percent of researchers in the world.  \n9 TEN TRUTHS ABOUT BEEF Here are some facts about our favorite protein and the industry that produces it.  \n10 THREE THINGS  \nTO LOOK UP  \nLearn more about cover crops with these interesting reads.  \n46  \nBUILD YOUR OWN TOWER GARDEN  \nRepurpose old tires and grow your own fruits and vegetables in this tiered container garden.  \n8  \nNEW NATIONAL‘TOOLBOX’ CREATED TO BETTER STUDY ALFALFA  \nThe Alfalfa Breeder’s Toolbox is a comprehensive, web-based portal that will act as a community resource for alfalfa breeders and researchers.  \n\n| IN EVERY IS SUE | President's Message 3 | What’s Online 11 | Calendar of Events 48 | Before You Go 52 |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n\nON THE COVER: In 2017, the Noble Research Institute and Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research (FFAR) announced a $6.6 million research initiative, made possible by a $2.2 million grant from FFAR, to promote soil health through the development and adoption of new cover crops across the U.S. Twain Butler, Ph.D., a Noble research agronomist, will lead the project. Learn more about this initiative and other cover crop research studies taking place at Noble, in this issue of Legacy.  \nLEGACY  \nWinter 2017 | Vol. 11, Issue 2  \nBill Buckner  \nPRESIDENT/CEO  \nJ. Adam Calaway  \nEDITOR/WRITER  \nRachael Davis  \nGRAPHIC DESIGNER  \nRob Mattson  \nPHOTOGRAPHER  \nCourtney Leeper  \nCOPY EDITOR/WRITER  \nLaura Beil  \nWRITER  \nShane Porter  \nWEB  \nCONTRIBUTING WRITERS  \nLisa Bellows, Jim Johnson, James Locke, ","cbCaioC1JXqYZLSU","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaioC1JXqYZLSU","pdf",7132739,29,"English","# One Noble Summer\n# Contents\n## Covered\n## From a Cover Crop Research Funder\n## Summertime Cover Crops for Cattle\n## A Valuable Investment in Soil Health\n## The Great Cover Crop Test\n## The Key to Coming Home\n## In Memoriam\n## Miracles and Magnolias\n# All Beef Is Grass-Fed\n# Cattle Tags of the Future\n# Ten Truths About Beef\n# Three Things to Look Up\n# Build Your Own Tower Garden\n# New National 'Toolbox' Created to Better Study Alfalfa\n# President's Message","[{\"question\":\"What is the main focus of the Winter 2017 issue of Legacy?\",\"answer\":\"The issue emphasizes resurging interest in cover crops and how they improve soil health, including research and practical questions from farmers and ranchers.\"},{\"question\":\"Who leads the FFAR-supported soil health and cover crop research initiative featured on the cover?\",\"answer\":\"Twain Butler, Ph.D., a Noble research agronomist, leads the project described on the cover.\"},{\"question\":\"What types of articles are included in this issue’s contents?\",\"answer\":\"The contents include cover crop research summaries, cattle forage studies, farmer-facing guidance, profiles, and sections such as beef education and related resources.\"}]","Legacy - Winter 2017 - Vol. 11, Issue 2 | PDF",1790244991,10]