Here in mid-winter, cornstalks remain a great forage resource for livestock producers. So far, snowfall across most of Nebraska has been minimal. Jerry Volesky, Nebraska Extension Range and Forage Systems Specialist.

Do you have a verbal cropland or pasture lease? If so, there are key dates and rules you must follow for terminating these leases. Shannon Sand, Nebraska Extension Agricultural Economist.

Early response is key to controlling volunteer Eastern Red Cedar (Juniperus virginiana) in range and pastures. Seed producing female trees can move overrun a pasture within 6 – 7 years. Todd Whitney, Nebraska Extension Crops and Forage 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.

Is twine or net wrap good feed? Obviously not, but it can cause health problems if animals eat too much of it. Jerry Volesky, Nebraska Extension Range and Forage Systems Specialist.

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.

Choosing the right protein may help bring the cost of feed down and more accurately meet the needs of our cattle. In some rations, alfalfa might be that choice. Ben Beckman, Nebraska Extension Forage Systems Educator.

As we approach winter and colder temperatures, determining the current fertility of pastures and alfalfa fields through soil sampling is a critical step towards optimizing production next year. Sampling now, before the ground freezes can help with planning this winter and give time to develop a fertility plan if soil tests show fertilizer is needed. Samantha Daniel, Nebraska Extension Crops and Water Educator.

Hay is expensive and many long hours go into harvesting, storing, and feeding it. Don’t waste up to a third of it by using poor feeding practices. Ben Beckman, Nebraska Extension Forage Systems Educator.

As winter approaches, corn residue offers a practical, low-cost grazing option for livestock. However, many landowners worry that it might hurt crop yield or soil health. Is that true? Ben Beckman, Nebraska Extension Forage Systems Educator.