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FAQs about Pasture and Forage Minute:How many episodes does Pasture and Forage Minute have?The podcast currently has 618 episodes available.
August 08, 2025Storing SilageCorn silage harvest may seem like a long way off, but preparation for a successful harvest begins now. Improper silage storage and fermentation can result in losses up to 20% prior to feeding. Plan your storage now to keep excessive storage losses from happening to you. Ben Beckman, Nebraska Extension Forage Systems Educator....more2minPlay
August 06, 2025Adding Grass To Thinning AlfalfaDo you have a thinning and low producing alfalfa stand; but are not quite ready to do a complete reseeding? These stands can be rejuvenated by interseeding grasses to increase hay production in subsequent years or to convert them to pasture. Jerry Volesky, Nebraska Extension Range and Forage Systems Specialist....more3minPlay
August 04, 2025Irrigating ForagesForages vary greatly in water-use efficiency defined as pounds of forage produced per inch of water applied. In general, warm-season forage crops are more water-use efficient than cool-season crops. Todd Whitney, Nebraska Irrigation and Cropping Systems Forage Educator....more3minPlay
August 01, 2025Heat Effects on AlfalfaWhen it gets hot, alfalfa plants grow more slowly and moisture stress becomes common, even in moist soil. Jerry Volesky, Nebraska Extension Range and Forage Systems Specialist....more3minPlay
July 30, 2025Common Mullein ControlCommon mullein is an invasive biennial weed that can spread rapidly into pastures. Due to recent mild winters, mullein winter survival has been high. Todd Whitney, Nebraska Irrigation and Cropping Systems Forage Educator....more3minPlay
July 28, 2025Late July Grasshopper ManagementAs we enter a period of hotter and drier weather, grasshoppers will begin to move into crops from field edges. In the coming weeks, be sure to scout your fields to ensure defoliation from grasshopper feeding is kept at a minimum. Samantha Daniel, Nebraska Extension Crops and Water Educator....more2minPlay
July 25, 2025Haying Summer AnnualsWith summer annual grasses like sorghum-sudan, pearl millet, and forage sorghum coming into their own, getting good hay put up can be a bit of a challenge, especially when you’re dealing with thick stems and drying delays. Ben Beckman, Nebraska Extension Forage Systems Educator....more2minPlay
July 23, 2025Yucca Control on RangelandYucca plants, also called small soapweed, are common weeds in western and central Nebraska rangelands. In some areas, high plant density can significantly reduce grass production; so yucca may need managed to reclaim grazinglands. Todd Whitney, Nebraska Irrigation and Cropping Systems Forage Educator....more3minPlay
July 21, 2025Rental Rates for Nebraska in 2025What does it cost to rent pasture this year? The 2025 results are out for Nebraska cash rental rates. Shannon Sand, Nebraska Ag Economics Extension Educator....more2minPlay
July 18, 2025Rained-On HayRained-on hay can still be a valuable resource; even if rain fell on cut hay windrows has lowered both yield and quality during the drying process. However, losses will vary and will likely be less if the rain occurred soon after cutting and the forage was not re-wetted many times. Todd Whitney, Nebraska Extension Forage Agronomist....more3minPlay
FAQs about Pasture and Forage Minute:How many episodes does Pasture and Forage Minute have?The podcast currently has 618 episodes available.