While we are still just in late winter, it is never too early to start thinking about the coming spring and summer's grazing and forage plans. Jerry Volesky, Nebraska Extension Range and Forage Systems Specialist.

The time for spring planting alfalfa is just around the corner, and selecting the right seed is crucial. Two traits we should take extra time to consider are fall dormancy and winter survival. These traits are often treated the same, but are different. Ben Beckman, Nebraska Extension Forage Systems Educator.

The time for spring planting alfalfa is just around the corner and two traits often confused, are fall dormancy and winter survival. Let’s look at fall dormancy today. Ben Beckman, Nebraska Extension Forage Systems Educator.

Often, the terms Total Digestible Nutrients (TDN) and energy are used interchangeably when discussing forages and feeds, but realistically TDN is one measurement of energy.

Last fall and this winter has been dry leaving most parts of the state in some level of drought. We are a few weeks away from another growing season and who knows how much moisture lies ahead. Today I’ll suggest some ways you can limit the forage problems drought could cause. Jerry Volesky, Nebraska Extension Range and Forage Systems Specialist.

Good cow nutrition is crucial following calving to get cows rebred. Today, let's look at the reason for using our top tier hay after calves hit the ground. Ben Beckman, Nebraska Extension Forage Systems Educator.

Acid Detergent Fiber or ADF and Neutral Detergent Fiber or NDF both show up on forage tests, but measure different aspects of digestibility. Today, let’s look at the difference. Ben Beckman, Nebraska Extension Forage Systems Educator.

In Nebraska, February is typically the halfway mark through winter. As we move toward the later half of the season, now may be a good time to take stock of feed resources. Ben Beckman, Nebraska Extension Forage Systems Educator.

Are you looking to increase production from pastures or hay fields? Frost seeding or interseeding legumes might just work in your operation. Jerry Volesky, Nebraska Extension Range and Forage Systems Specialist.

While water demands in the winter may be less than summer, keeping water available can be difficult. Having animals eat snow may be tempting, but requires an experienced herd, plenty of fresh snow, and healthy animals. Ben Beckman, Nebraska Extension Forage Systems Educator.