Pasture and Forage Minute

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.

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.

Is it safe to graze corn stalks or crop residue fields where fertilizer has been applied? Todd Whitney, Nebraska Extension Forage Agronomist.

Eastern red cedar trees are a significant and expanding problem across many pasture and rangeland acres in Nebraska. When fire is planned and controlled properly, it can be a very useful tool to control these unwanted plants.

How much feed or hay do you have going into winter? Will you have enough feed to provide for current cattle numbers? Samantha Daniel, Nebraska Extension Crops and Water Educator.

Have you ever tested the quality of your grass hay and been disappointed at the low relative feed value? Well, maybe your worry is unnecessary. Ben Beckman, Nebraska Extension Forage Systems 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. Jerry Volesky, Nebraska Extension Range and Forage Systems Specialist.

Are you looking for additional income from your corn acres or feed for cattle? Grazing corn residue is a low-cost winter feed source for cattle and a source of additional income for farmers without negative effects on the cropland. Ben Beckman, Nebraska Extension Forage Systems 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.

While winter is still several weeks away, much of Nebraska recently received the first snowfall of the season. This is a great time to remember the benefits of snow cover to winter forages, especially alfalfa. Samantha Daniel, Nebraska Extension Crops and Water Educator.