Pasture and Forage Minute: Grazing Stockpiled Grass, Alfalfa Soil Sampling
November 8, 2021
After drought, fall armyworms and rising fertilizer prices, it's especially important to conduct soil samples in alfalfa fields this year for a better yield next year.
Pasture and Forage Minute: Winterizing Alfalfa and Grazing Small Grains
October 25, 2021
Extension Educator Ben Beckman reviews his recommendations on winterizing alfalfa using growing degree days, and which small grains to focus grazing on this fall.
USDA NASS: Corn Production Forecast at Record High
October 14, 2021
Based on Oct. 1 conditions, Nebraska's 2021 corn production is forecast at a record 1.82 billion bushels, up 2% from last year's production. Yield is forecast at 190 bushels per acre, up 10 bushels from last year.
Pasture and Forage Minute: Managing Prussic Acid, Yucca and Fall Irrigation
October 12, 2021
In this week's article, educators review concerns on prussic acid development in sorghum plants, herbicide control for soapweeds in grazing lands and irrigating alfalfa this fall to help with stand stress.
Pasture and Forage Minute: Scouting for Thistles and Fall Armyworms, Soybean Residue as Forage
September 29, 2021
Extension educators review their tips for controlling thistles in pastures, scouting for fall armyworms and how to meet nutritional requirements while grazing soybean residue.
Pasture and Forage Minute: Planning Winter Forages, Windrow Grazing
September 15, 2021
Extension educators discuss winter annual forages, windrow grazing, and alfalfa winterization and frost concerns.
Pasture and Forage Minute: Alfalfa Pests and Last Cutting, Controlling Cheatgrass
September 2, 2021
Extension educators discuss timing of the last cutting of alfalfa and scouting for fall armyworms, plus best practices for controlling cheatgrass in pastures.
Pasture and Forage Minute: Thinning Alfalfa Stands, Hay Bale Storage and Weed Management
August 25, 2021
Extension educators review options for improving thin alfalfa stands, the most effective storage methods to reduce hay losses and managing late summer pasture weeds.