Wednesday October 16, 2024
Hunting Rights and Land Leases
Amid market volatility, some producers may be exploring additional income opportunities. One potential option they’re considering is hunting. A common question for those leasing land is: who holds the hunting rights? Shannon Sand, Nebraska Ag Economics Extension Educator.MP3
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Monday October 14, 2024
Frosted Sorghum and Prussic Acid
As fall progresses, temperatures continue to drop and chances of a freeze grows. When frosts hit the Great Plains and Midwest, do you know the impact on forages and how can livestock be kept safe? Ben Beckman, Nebraska Extension Forage Systems Educator.MP3
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Wednesday October 9, 2024
Grazing Drought Stressed Crop Residue
The UNL U.S. Drought Monitor pegged September as abnormally dry to severe drought in the majority of Nebraska. Grazing drought stressed crop residue and moisture-stressed pivot corners may be an alternative feed option despite possible risk of nitrates. Todd Whitney, Nebraska Extension Forage Agronomist.MP3
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Monday October 7, 2024
Considerations For Fall Grazing Annual Forages
Fresh forage options in the fall often come with strings attached. While the potential for high quality grazing is present, knowing the risks that may come along is critical to make the most out of these forage resources. Ben Beckman, Nebraska Extension Forage Systems Educator.MP3
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Friday October 4, 2024
Grazing For Interseeding
Pastures and hay meadows provide higher quality feed, are more productive, and require fewer inputs when they have good forage legumes growing in them. Ben Beckman, Nebraska Extension Forage Systems Educator.MP3
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Wednesday October 2, 2024
Lease Agreements: Verbal vs. Written
Producers and landowners have a few leasing options to choose from. One common approach is the use of verbal agreements, though there are important rules and dates to keep in mind when considering the termination of such leases, especially for crop and pasture arrangements. Shannon Sand, Nebraska Ag Economics Extension Educator.MP3
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Monday September 30, 2024
Controlling Winter Annual Bromes
Cheatgrass, sometimes called downy brome, or wild oats is an annual weedy grass that can be a problem in pastures, particularly in central and western Nebraska. Jerry Volesky, Nebraska Extension Range and Forage Systems Specialist.MP3
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Friday September 27, 2024
Dry Fall
With dry conditions this fall, Nebraska livestock producers face several challenges, particularly regarding pasture health, alfalfa harvest timing, and late-seeded annual forages. Ben Beckman, Nebraska Extension Forage Systems Educator.MP3
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Wednesday September 25, 2024
Fall Hay Prices
As we move into fall, two common questions arise: "What is the current price of hay?" and "Where can I find information on hay costs?" Shannon Sand, Nebraska Ag Economics Extension Educator.MP3
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Monday September 23, 2024
Fall Thistle Control
Did you spray thistles this past spring and summer? If so, it would be a good idea to revisit those areas as there are likely some remaining or new growth that has occurred. Late September through early November is a key time to control thistles in pastures and hayland. Jerry Volesky, Nebraska Extension Range and Forage Systems Specialist.MP3
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Friday September 20, 2024
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. frost, hail, and herbicide damage can all contribute to high nitrate levels. Samantha Daniel, Nebraska Extension Crops and Water Educator.MP3
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Wednesday September 18, 2024
Timing Last Alfalfa Harvest
Allowing for alfalfa to winterize before dormancy is a key factor preventing winter kill across a stand. Traditionally, my recommendation has been to time the last cutting for roughly 6 weeks before the first frost. Ben Beckman, Nebraska Extension Forage Systems Educator.MP3
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Monday September 16, 2024
Testing Hay Quality
Do you know the quality of the hay that you harvested this past season? It is important to know how much protein and energy your cows will get when you start feeding, or how much supplement to feed. This may be especially important if your hay crop was affected by rain, drought or significant delays in harvest. Jerry Volesky, Nebraska Extension Range and Forage Systems Specialist.MP3
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Friday September 13, 2024
Fall Alfalfa Irrigation
Irrigating alfalfa now through November until the soil freezes can protect plants and improve fall yields. Todd Whitney, Nebraska Extension Forage Agronomist.MP3