Forage

Prescribed burn on farmland — Prescribed burns are a cost-effective way to control invasive eastern red cedar trees, preventing forage loss, preserving grassland habitats, and reducing wildfire risks when conducted with proper planning and safety measures.

Pasture and Forage Minute: Residue Grazing Impacts, Prescribed Burning for Cedar Control

November 19, 2024

Does grazing corn residue negatively affect crop yield or soil health? Beef Extension Educator Ben Beckman shares insight — plus, recommendations for prescribed burning to control eastern red cedar invasions.

Corn residue in field — Cornstalk residue offers an economical feed option, but rain, snow and wind can lower its nutritional value — monitor closely and adjust supplements to maintain cattle health.

Pasture And Forage Minute: Cornstalk Quality After Rain, Storing Hay to Reduce Loss

November 12, 2024

Extension educators share strategies to manage feed quality and minimize losses in cattle operations this winter.

Cow grazes in corn residue — Cattle graze on nutrient-rich corn residue after harvest, maximizing forage resources before winter feed is needed.

Pasture and Forage Minute: Grazing Strategies for Residue and Winter Feed Considerations

November 6, 2024

Grazing grain sorghum stover, cornstalks and winter pastures can reduce feed costs and support cattle health, provided there's careful management to address risks like prussic acid and declining protein.

Stacks of hay — Hay quality varies yearly, impacting cattle feed needs and supplemental strategies. Accurate hay testing helps producers avoid underfeeding or overfeeding during winter, which can affect herd health and fertility and help manage costs effectively.

Pasture and Forage Minute: Grazing Bt Corn Residue and Testing Hay

October 29, 2024

Nebraska Extension Beef Educator Ben Beckman weighs in on the importance of informed feed management to optimize cattle health and productivity this fall and winter.

Mature soybean field — While soybean residue can be grazed to move animals off overused pasture, it has low feed value and should always be accompanied by supplemental feed.

Pasture and Forage Minute: Fall Alfalfa and Soybean Residue Grazing

October 23, 2024

Extension insights on lower bloat risk for animals grazing fall alfalfa, and the pros and cons of grazing soybean residue.

No hunting sign on farmland — Producers facing market volatility are considering hunting as a potential income source, but clarity on hunting rights in leases is crucial, as these rights typically default to tenants unless explicitly reserved for landlords.

Pasture and Forage Minute: Prussic Acid Management, Hunting Rights for Land Leases

October 15, 2024

Tips for preventing prussic acid poisoning as temperatures begin to drop and determining who holds hunting rights on leased cropland or pasture.

Cattle grazing corn residue — This year, earlier residue grazing of corn and sorghum residue soon after grain harvest may provide good nutrition for mid- to late-gestation cattle.

Pasture and Forage Minute: Grazing Drought-stressed Crop Residue and Fall Forages

October 9, 2024

Best practices for producers looking to graze crop residue due to drought-related shortages, and managing risk factors with fall forages.

Pasture and Forage Minute: Tips on Lease Agreements, Controlling Cheatgrass and Interseeding Legumes

October 2, 2024

Extension insights on terminating lease agreements, the best herbicides for controlling cheatgrass, and overgrazing pastures in preparation for interseeding legumes to improve nutrition.

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