Pasture and Forage Minute

Net wrap and twine are issues every livestock producer must address at least some point in the year. Cattle that consume too much can develop health problems. Brad Schick, Nebraska Extension Forage Systems Educator.

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. Jerry Volesky, Nebraska Extension Range and Forage Systems Specialist.

Baling corn stalks is becoming more and more common. Corn stalks, or corn residue, is a valuable option for beef producers to reduce feed costs. Brad Schick, Nebraska Extension Forage Systems Educator.

While the moisture this year is welcome, winter precipitation can bring challenges to animals grazing crop residues or stockpiled range. Not all snow is created equal however, and impacts can vary. Ben Beckman, Nebraska Extension Forage Systems Educator.

A new University of Nebraska Ag Land Leasing Management series starting in December will provide landlords and tenants timely information regarding irrigated and rain-fed cropland as well as pasture leases. Todd Whitney, Nebraska Extension Forage Agronomist.

Making, transporting, and feeding hay is a large investment in time, equipment and money. At current prices, even reducing wase a small amount can mean big savings. Can you be doing more to save hay? Ben Beckman, Nebraska Extension Forage Systems 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. Brad Schick, 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.

With elevated fertilizer prices, determining the current fertility of pastures and hay fields through soil sampling is more important than ever. Samantha Daniel, Nebraska Extension Crops and Forage Educator.

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.