![While grasshoppers are considered damaging to rangeland and crops, only a handful of Nebraska’s species have been known to cause damage. Correct identification of these species’ nymphal developmental stage will improve results from insecticide applications. See the <a href="https://cropwatch.unl.edu/insect/grasshoppers">Grasshopper Pest Management page</a> for identification resources. Grasshopper on plant leaf](https://cropwatch.unl.edu/styles/large/public/images/hero/2024/grasshopper.png?itok=wHigFB6L)
Pasture and Forage Minute: Management Considerations for Grasshopper, Poison Hemlock and Yucca
June 20, 2024
Economic thresholds of grasshoppers have been observed in some Nebraska pastures — review the square foot method and insecticide options to begin scouting and control measures.
Pasture and Forage Minute: Hail Damage to Pasture and Hay, Alfalfa Irrigation After a Wet Spring
June 11, 2024
Extension recommendations on reducing the risk of toxic plant consumption for grazing animals, hail damage recovery for pasture and hay fields, and summer alfalfa irrigation following a wet spring.
Pasture and Forage Minute: Alfalfa Harvest Checklist, Managing Pasture Weeds After Drought
June 6, 2024
It's time for first cutting of alfalfa, which is a prime opportunity to assess field condition. Keep these factors in mind during harvest to get ahead of crop issues.
Pasture and Forage Minute: Controlling Leafy Spurge and Alfalfa Weevil, Planting Warm-season Annuals
May 28, 2024
Strategies for reducing spread of leafy spurge and scouting for alfalfa weevil, plus insights on selecting and planting warm-season annuals.
Pasture and Forage Minute: Retaining Silage Quality During Feedout, Grasshopper Management
May 21, 2024
Tips on retaining silage condition during feedout, planning the optimal time for grass hay harvest, and controlling grasshopper in rangeland and forages.
Pasture and Forage Minute: Preparing for First Cutting Alfalfa, Small Grain Harvest Strategies
May 14, 2024
With the first harvest of 2024 beginning soon, producers should take this time to perform equipment maintenance and strategize the timing of alfalfa and small grains harvest based on operational needs.
Pasture and Forage Minute: Annual Forage Webinar Series, Improving Alfalfa Stands
April 17, 2024
Extension educators introduce a new webinar series for producers interested in adding an annual forage rotation to their operation, plus insights on grazing spring cereal grains and options for thin alfalfa stands.
Pasture and Forage Minute: Drones for Livestock Management, Drought Recovery
April 9, 2024
This week, extension educators weigh in on the pros and cons of drone use for livestock producers, and considerations for drought-damaged pastures and controlling winter annual weeds in alfalfa.