Annual Forages and Windrow Grazing as an Alternative to Cash Grain Crops
The relationship between current grain prices and forage/pasture prices in western Nebraska is creating a scenario where forage crops may provide an economically viable alternative to a cash grain crop. From an economic perspective, at current market prices, 1.5 tons per acre of annual forage is competitive with cash grain crops in terms of generating gross dollars per acre.
Watching for Ventenata — an Invasive Weed on our Western Horizon
Use Care When Burning Grasslands
Pasture Rental Rates
What should it cost to rent pasture this year? Preliminary results from the Nebraska Farm Real Estate Market Survey (Tables 1 and 2) released this week list average pasture rental rates by district and quality level as well as rates for cow-calf pairs.
Converting Cropland to Pastureland
At a time when crop production costs remain high as crop prices decline and cattle compete for scarce pastures, converting cropland to pasture might make sense. If you’re considering this change, take time to plan and do it right.
Frost Seeding Legumes Into Pastures And Hay Meadows
Can you afford to fertilize your pastures with expensive nitrogen? If not, legumes may offer the benefits you’re seeking. Adding clovers, alfalfa, or other legumes to grasslands and meadows can boost profits, reduce nitrogen costs, and make pastures more productive and higher quality. Here are three steps to help ensure your success.
Plan for Drought When Negotiating Your Pasture Lease
Thistle Control During October
It’s thistle time again. Even if they are hard to see, this is the time to control them.