Wrapping Hay to Beat Wet Weather
April 3, 2019
Have you been plagued by rain damaging your high quality hay just as you are preparing to bale? Consider wrapping slightly tough hay in plastic to improve forage quality and reduce weather losses.
Options for Fertilizing Pastures
April 3, 2019
If your pastures often grow too fast in spring yet run out in summer, change fertilizer timing. You’ll get more grass when you want it and possibly save some money.
Take Time to Evaluate Alfalfa Before Row-Crop Planting Season
April 1, 2019
In a rush to get into corn and soybean fields this spring, don't take your alfalfa for granted. Evaluate your stands and consider whether changes are needed for top production potential this year.
Recovering Flooded Pastures
March 29, 2019
Recommendations for recovering a flooded pasture and making it viable again.
A New NebGuide: Perennial Grass or Grass-Legume in Rotation with Annual Crops
March 29, 2019
Including perennial grass or a grass-legume mixture in up to a nine-year rotation may help improve soil productivity and profitability while achieving other benefits.
Alfalfa Killed by Floods or Winter Conditions
March 22, 2019
While alfalfa usually comes through winter in pretty good shape in our area, I’m sure this year there could be plenty of exceptions, says Extension Forage Specialist Bruce Anderson. Here's what to watch for.
Variables Affecting Establishment of Sorghum-Sudangrass in Smooth Bromegrass Pastures
March 13, 2019
This study evaluates how nitrogen management affects establishment of sorghum-sudangrass, thought to be an option in eastern Nebraska to increase productivity of smooth bromegrass pastures and fill the summer forage gap.
Is my Alfalfa Safe to Graze?
November 9, 2018
Many alfalfa fields had good late-season growth, making grazing an option for some growers. While there's no guarantee against bloat when grazing alfalfa, taking these steps can minimize the risk.