As pasture grazing leases are getting finalized for the 2025 season, it is important to make sure that some of the key details are clear and in writing. Jerry Volesky, Nebraska Extension Range and Forage Systems Specialist.

Farmers and ranchers regularly pay for services from individuals who are not their fulltime employees. Under IRS regulations, a 1099 form should be issued to certain non-employees who perform services and are paid over $600 in a calendar year. Shannon Sand, Nebraska Ag Economics Extension Educator.

Grass tetany and nitrate poisoning are issues that we typically associate with animals grazing. However, both issues can be a problem in winter when animal diets are limited by what they are fed. Is your herd safe from possible hay worries? Ben Beckman, Nebraska Extension Forage Systems Educator.

With forecasted bitterly cold temperatures across Nebraska, producers may be wondering if overwintering insect pests could be killed, and their populations reduced. Samantha Daniel, Nebraska Extension Crops and Water Educator.

While we are still early in the new year, it is time to start thinking about any spring annual forages that we might plant. Part of the process may be anticipating a need for extra feed or booking seed early for possible discounts. Jerry Volesky, Nebraska Extension Range and Forage Systems Specialist.

So far this year, much of Nebraska has yet to receive measurable snowfall. Hopefully this pattern doesn’t last too long as the benefits of snow cover to winter forages, especially alfalfa, are significant. Samantha Daniel, Nebraska Extension Crops and Water Educator.

Are you considering establishing a new alfalfa stand this coming spring? Site selection, proper weed management, good fertilization and seedbed preparation are all crucial steps for a successful stand. Jerry Volesky, Nebraska Extension Range and Forage Systems Specialist.

As we kick off the new year, people often take time to look back on the past and make plans or resolutions for what’s to come. We can do our own planning for forage production in 2025. Ben Beckman, Nebraska Extension Forage Systems Educator.

As the new year begins, it is important to look back at pasture and forage production condition to understand what to focus on for the coming year. Stick around and I’ll reflect on forage and pasture production conditions in 2024. Daren Redfearn, Nebraska Extension Forage Systems Specialist.

Cover crops can be grown for many purposes including: weed suppression; nitrogen benefits and soil health improvement. For some growers, cover crops may be grazed, bailed or harvested as silage. Based on your cover crop needs it's important to choose the cover crop termination that fits your needs. Todd Whitney, Nebraska Extension Forage Agronomist.