Pasture and Forage Minute: Understanding TDN Values, Planning Summer Grazing
February 21, 2023
A review of the impact of TDN values in hay tests, and considerations for spring and summer forage plans following the severe drought conditions and heavy grazing experienced in 2022.
Pasture and Forage Minute: Avoiding Tetany, Nitrate Issues, Calculating Pasture Rental Rates
February 7, 2023
Extension educators review the importance of testing winter hay and monitoring animals for tetany and nitrate poisoning, and factors to consider while calculating pasture lease rates.
Pasture and Forage Minute: Understanding ADF and NDF, Hay Quality After Calving
February 16, 2023
The series on hay test readings continues with a review of ADF and NDF; reviewing the importance of feeding high quality hay after calving is done.
Funds Available to Help Restore and Protect Rangeland
January 31, 2023
Landowners interested in receiving funding to address the spread of invasive woody vegetation on rangeland should apply at their local NRCS field office by Friday, Feb. 17, 2023.
Pasture and Forage Minute: Grazing with Snow Cover, Forage Inventory
January 31, 2023
Insights on the importance of snow cover for pastures and its impacts on livestock, and taking inventory of feed resources for the remainder of winter.
Pasture and Forage Minute: Planning Spring Annual Forages, More on Deciphering Hay Tests
January 31, 2023
Extension educators review considerations for spring annual forages in Nebraska, and analyze RFV and RFQ estimates in hay tests.
Pasture and Forage Minute: Hay Protein and Energy Values, Reducing Hay Losses
January 19, 2023
Breaking down the importance of protein and energy values in hay tests, and tips on reducing fed hay losses.
Pasture and Forage Minute: Mid-winter Cornstalk Grazing, Pasture Lease Drought Considerations
January 13, 2023
Extension educators discuss to how best graze cornstalks during the winter, and how to approach pasture leases when severe drought has affected forage production.