Thistle Control During October

September 21, 2016

It’s thistle time again. Even if they are hard to see, this is the time to control them.

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The Aug. 24 openhouse will feature presentations, demonstrations and commercial exhibits related to cattle and natural resource management.
The Aug. 24 openhouse will feature presentations, demonstrations and commercial exhibits related to cattle and natural resource management.

Gudmundsen Sandhills Lab Open House Aug. 24

August 12, 2016
An Aug. 24 open house at UNL's Gundmundsen Sandhills Laboratory will feature presentations, demonstrations and commercial exhibits related to cattle and natural resource management.

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eastern redcedar
eastern redcedar

How the Eastern Redcedar Problem Could Affect Public School Support

August 5, 2016

A new article authored by agronomy and horticulture students at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln indicates that the expansion of eastern redcedar into grasslands reduces grazing capacity and therefore could reduce funding available for public school education in Nebraska.

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Cutting Excess Pasture for Hay

May 12, 2016
With all the rain we've had this spring, pastures may have excess grass growth that can be like money in the bank if used efficiently. For good quality hay and better regrowth potential, cut as seedheads are about to emerge.

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Take Advantage of Spring Moisture to Boost Pastures, Alfalfa

April 1, 2016

Most of us have more moisture in our soil profiles this spring than we’ve experienced in a long time.  Following are some suggestions for how to take full advantage of this promising condition to better your pastures.

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Controlling Winter Annual Bromes in Pastures with Herbicides

April 1, 2016

Cheatgrass, downy brome, wild oats. Last fall’s moisture is making these early weeds a big problem in pastures this spring, reducing pasture quality and carrying capacity.

What can you spray to get rid of winter annual weeds like these?

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