Pasture and Forage Minute

By University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Pasture and forage management is the foundation for sustainable grazing livestock agriculture. Join the Nebraska Extension Forage Systems team for timely topics aimed at practical pasture and forage m... more

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Number 1: Pricing Corn Silage
Silage is a cornerstone feed for livestock across Nebraska. Knowing its value is critical for making sound management decisions, whether budgeting for your own operation or selling to a buyer. Ben Beckman, Nebraska Extension Forage Systems Educator.
September 11, 20262min
Number 2: Nitrate Management For Grazing
While dry conditions can result in high nitrates in annuals, drought isn’t the only thing that may cause nitrate issues. Grazing forages that have high nitrates can be successful, but how it is done can mean the difference between life or death. Samantha Daniel, Nebraska Extension Crops and Water Educator.
September 09, 20262min
Number 3: PRF Insurance Deadline is Coming Up
December 1 may seem like a long way off, but it’s just around the corner. Before we know it, it will be time for family to visit, holiday preparations to begin, and producers to make decisions about Pasture, Rangeland, and Forage insurance, commonly called PRF. Shannon Sand, Nebraska Ag Economics Extension Educator.
September 04, 20262min
Number 4: Corn Silage Harvest
Silage harvest for fully irrigated full-season corn usually begins 45 days or 800 GDD’s after the tassel / silking growth stage. However, growing conditions and the season length of the plant itself can make predictions based on the calendar fuzzy at best. Ben Beckman, Nebraska Extension Forage Systems Educator.
September 02, 20262min
Number 5: Late Summer Pasture Weeds
August always seems to be a time when certain weeds become quite noticeable in pastures. That is especially true of areas that have had abundant summer rains and in pastures that have relatively thin grass stands, where animals congregate, or if some overgrazing has occurred. Samantha Daniel, Nebraska Extension Crops and Water Educator.
August 31, 20263min