Mary Drewnoski - Beef Systems Specialist

Mary Drewnoski

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Assoc Professor Animal Science University of Nebraska–Lincoln

Work Animal Science Complex (ANSC) C220F

Lincoln NE 68583-0908

Work 402-472-6289 On campus, dial 2-6289

mary.drewnoski@unl.edu

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Considerations for Forage Cover Crops after Hail in Corn and Soybean

July 9, 2018

If you were hit hard by hail and need to cover your fields, forage cover crops can provide an opportunity for haying or grazing as well as a protective plant layer. Plant selection is a key factor in successfully managing production.

Windrowing forage wheat in south central Nebraska for processing into wheatlage. (Photos by Todd Whitney) — Figure 1. Cutting and windrowing forage wheat in south central Nebraska for processing into wheatlage. (Photos by Todd Whitney)

Wheat Forage Options and Considerations

May 17, 2018

This spring many Nebraska livestock producers facing low forage supplies may be looking for new sources, such as from wheat. This Nebraska research on harvest timing suggests how to optimize feed value from wheat forage.

Q&A on Grazing Cereal Rye after an Anhydrous Application

April 19, 2018

This week a CropWatch reader asked: Can you safely graze cover crop rye this spring after anhydrous has been applied? That depends on several factors, write three extension specialists in agronomy and beef production.

Economics of Annual and Perennial Forages Webinar Feb. 13

February 4, 2018

With current corn prices and the limited availability of perennial grass, some producers are asking themselves if growing forages on cropland might be the answer to feeding the cow herd. A webinar to address these questions in addition to showing economic examples will be held Tuesday evening, February 13, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. CST.

Cattle grazing in corn stalks — Figure 1. Studies conducted by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln at seven locations found that winter grazing of corn fields does not result in biologically significant compaction or negative impacts on subsequent crop yields. (Photo by Mary Drewnoski)

Studies Show Minimal Soil Compaction With Winter Grazing

October 24, 2017

Studies conducted by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln at seven locations found that winter grazing of corn residue did not result in biologically significant compaction or negative impacts on subsequent crop yields. This review of the results includes short- and long-term studies