Pasture and Forage Minute

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.

If you’re renting farmland in Nebraska, there are a few lease options to think about. A lot of folks still use a verbal or handshake agreement and that’s fine however it’s good to know what happens when it’s time to end one. Shannon Sand, Nebraska Ag Economics Extension Educator.

With leaves off and grasses dormant, late fall and winter can be an effective time to get ahead of brush in pasture and rangeland. However, it’s important to recognize that control options are more limited right with plants not actively growing. Ben Beckman, Nebraska Extension Forage Systems Educator.

As we enter the new year, it’s a good time to look back on how 2025 treated our forage and grazing systems, and begin planning ahead for the 2026 growing season. Ben Beckman, Nebraska Extension Forage Systems Educator.

As the new year begins, it is important to look back at pasture and forage production conditions to understand what to focus on for the coming year. Stick around an I’ll reflect on forage and pasture production conditions in 2025. Daren Redfearn, Nebraska Extension Forage Systems Specialist.

Producers face a variety of challenges when managing livestock herds and the forage crops grown to feed them. In many ways, the implementation of technology can help to streamline the management process and improve operation efficiency and productivity. An important and increasingly popular example of this technology is drones. Samantha Daniel, Nebraska Extension Crops and Water Educator.

How much feed or hay do you have going into winter? Will you have enough feed to provide for current cattle numbers? An inventory now before winter hits full swing could be helpful. Ben Beckman, Nebraska Extension Forage Systems Educator.

It's that time of year again, time when we close the prior year's books and finalize tax reporting. According to IRS regulations, a 1099 form must be issued to non-employees who are paid over $600 in a calendar year. Shannon Sand, Nebraska Ag Economics Extension Educator.

It’s that time of year again. Time when we need to start preparing for taxes. Most people probably know that farmers and ranchers’ last day to file taxes is March 1st. So it’s important to make sure we have everything together. Shannon Sand, Nebraska Ag Economics Extension Educator.

Fall rain and snow are good for wheat and next year’s crops, but it does have its drawbacks. One challenge is its impact on corn stalk feed quality. Jerry Volesky, Nebraska Extension Range and Forage Systems Specialist.