Ben Beckman
faculty
- Assoc Exten Educator NE Ext Engagement Zone 5 University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Work
PO Box 368 101 E Centre
Hartington
NE
68739-0368
US
Work
402-254-6821
Pasture and Forage Minute: Toxic Plants and Grass Hay Timing
June 23, 2021
This week, extension educators review some of the common toxic plants found in Nebraska pastures, what to do when cool-season grasses mature ahead of grazing rotations and how to determine the right time for your grass hay cutting.
Pasture and Forage Minute: Management Strategies for Alfalfa Insects, Irrigation
June 17, 2021
This week, extension educators review seasonal issues for alfalfa — scouting practices for alfalfa pests, when and how to correctly irrigate alfalfa, and harvest guidelines for first-year alfalfa.
Pasture and Forage Minute: Scouting Plant Growth for Harvest, Grazing
June 1, 2021
Extension educators discuss their strategies for handling delays in first cutting of alfalfa, timing of grass hay harvest and extending forage supply after a cool spring has limited pasture production.
Pasture and Forage Minute: Time for Forage Program Analysis, Fertilizing Grasses and Spurge Control
May 25, 2021
The end of May is a good time to assess various pasture and forage needs, such as the status of your annual hay and forage program, potential need for fertilizing warm-season grasses and controlling leafy spurge in its early stages.
Pasture and Forage Minute: Alfalfa Cutting Prep and Weevil Control
May 19, 2021
With alfalfa fields maturing, it's time to consider first cutting strategies and concerns, including irrigation before harvest and scouting for alfalfa weevil.
Pasture and Forage Minute: Harvesting Small Grains, Fertilizing Hay Meadows and Selecting Summer Annual Grass
May 13, 2021
A review of strategies for harvesting small grains as hay or silage, plus fertilizing summer hay meadows for extra hay next winter and how to select the right summer annual grasses for your operation.
Pasture and Forage Minute: Weed Control and Cross Fencing Strategies
May 4, 2021
Extension educators discuss methods for controlling musk thistles in pastures this spring, plus recommendations on herbicides for alfalfa weeds and using electric fence as a cross fencing tool to encourage more uniform grazing.
Pasture and Forage Minute: Spring Turn-out Strategies, Seedbed Preparation and Grazing Reed Canarygrass
April 27, 2021
In this week's Pasture and Forage Minute, Extension educators discuss the best time and location for spring turn-out and how to encourage cattle to graze reed canarygrass.