Pasture and Forage Minute: Snowy Grazing Concerns, Nutrient Loss in Baled Cornstalks
December 5, 2022
This week, extension educators focus on crop residue, including livestock grazing challenges after a snow or ice event, and calculating nutrient loss in baled cornstalks.
Crop Progress: Minor Improvement in Winter Wheat Condition
December 1, 2022
Winter wheat made only a slight improvement in condition as of Nov. 27.
Pasture and Forage Minute: Saving Hay, Ag Land Leasing Workshops
November 30, 2022
Tips on reducing hay loss from the elements and during feeding, and information on December's ag land leasing workshops for producers seeking more in-depth farm and ranch leasing guidance.
Crop Progress: Sorghum to Complete Harvest 2022
November 22, 2022
As of Nov. 20, sorghum harvest was at 98%. Winter wheat condition remained stable, while pastures and range conditions had a slight improvement.
Pasture and Forage Minute: Cornstalk Quality after Precipitation, Alfalfa for Protein
November 22, 2022
This week, Jerry Volesky reviews cornstalk feed quality after rain and snow, and Brad Schick discusses the pros and cons of alfalfa as a supplemental protein.
Pasture and Forage Minute: Cattle Compaction in Cropland, Pasture Soil Sampling
November 16, 2022
Extension educators address concerns about cropland compaction and reduced yields from grazing crop residues and taking soil samples in pastures and hay fields.
Crop Progress: Corn, Sorghum Harvest Near Finish Line
November 14, 2022
Harvest reached 95% complete for corn and 93% for sorghum on Nov. 13, and winter wheat condition remained stable.
Crop Progress: Corn Harvest Reaches 90%, Soybean Harvest Finished
November 8, 2022
While soybean harvest officially wrapped up as of Nov. 6, corn harvest was at 90% and sorghum was 87%.