Using a Cornstalk Nitrate Test to Evaluate Nitrogen Management Decisions
September 29, 2022
At the end of the season, a nitrate test can help determine whether the crop was under-, adequately or over-fertilized with nitrogen, resulting in the potential to significantly reduce input costs.
Pasture and Forage Minute: Grazing High Nitrate Cornstalks, Late Summer Weed Control
September 14, 2022
Extension Educator Todd Whitney reveals techniques to safely graze drought-stressed cornstalks — plus, more on late summer weed control and planting small grains for spring forage.
Graze Drought-stressed Cornstalks Carefully
August 26, 2022
Cornstalk residue is a tremendous resource for fall and winter grazing; however, care needs to be taken in grazing drought-stressed cornstalks due to the potential of high nitrates in the feed this year.
Pasture and Forage Minute: Valuing Drought Forage, Late Summer Planting, Managing High Nitrates
August 24, 2022
Insights on how forage prices should be adjusted this year for droughty crops, the optimal grasses for late summer forage planting and how to manage high nitrates in forages.
Considerations for In-season Nitrogen Management in Corn
March 30, 2022
Most areas in Nebraska likely haven't had significant nitrogen losses to already applied nitrogen, but unfavorable soil conditions during nitrogen application and precipitation in April could lead to additional losses.
Pasture and Forage Minute: Making a Drought Plan, Monitoring Forage Nitrates
February 23, 2022
Extension educators share their insights on effective grazing and forage plans with respect to potential drought conditions in 2022, and preventing nitrate poisoning from winter feed.
Now is the Time to Use the Nutrients You are Banking in Your Soils
October 20, 2021
With the recent increase in fertilizer prices, it is more important than ever to use the right amount of fertilizer to maximize the economic returns. Applying too little or too much fertilizer can result in substantial economic loss.
Pasture and Forage Minute: Drought Effects on Grazing, Nitrate Toxicity
September 9, 2021