Wednesday November 20, 2024
Corn Residue Grazing Impacts on Soil
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.MP3
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Monday November 18, 2024
Prescribed Burning for Cedar Tree Control
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.MP3
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Wednesday November 13, 2024
Storing To Reduce Hay Losses
With winter near, now is the time to set up hay yards for easy access if you haven’t already done so. While sorting by lots and quality is important, keep in mind how we store can also impact spoilage. Are you storing hay so losses are at a minimum? Ben Beckman, Nebraska Extension Forage Systems Educator.MP3
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Monday November 11, 2024
Corn Stalk Quality After Weathering
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.MP3
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Wednesday November 6, 2024
Winter Grazing
Grazing stockpiled winter range or pastures has several benefits.It is much less costly compared to feeding hay. On native range, there is little risk of damage to the grasses because they are dormant and winter stocking rates can be somewhat higher compared to the summer. Jerry Volesky, Nebraska Extension Range and Forage Systems Specialist.MP3
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Monday November 4, 2024
Grain Sorghum Stover Grazing
Grain sorghum stover compares favorably to corn stalks as a forage resource. Both, corn residue and sorghum stover can be good nutrition for mid- to late-gestation cattle following fall grain harvest. Todd Whitney, Nebraska Extension Forage Agronomist.MP3
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Wednesday October 30, 2024
Testing Hay
While we as producers do all we can in season to store up quality hay, nutrient value in hay can change drastically from year to year. Ben Beckman, Nebraska Extension Forage Systems Educator.MP3
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Monday October 28, 2024
Grazing BT Corn Residue
Corn residue is a valuable resource for grazing, but some producers believe cattle performance has declined with the rise of Bt corn hybrids. Ben Beckman, Nebraska Extension Forage Systems Educator.MP3
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Wednesday October 23, 2024
Soybean Residue for Forage
Soybean fields are opening up after harvest and cows may be moving in to get them off pasture when other forage options are unavailable. Soybean residue or stubble can occasionally be baled and used in rations. Ben Beckman, Nebraska Extension Forage Systems Educator.MP3
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Monday October 21, 2024
Fall Grazing of Alfalfa
Every fall, there can be some situations where there can be the potential to graze alfalfa. In some cases, the alfalfa may not have been big enough to warrant haying or maybe you have an alfalfa field that is adjacent to some cornstalks. Jerry Volesky, Nebraska Extension Range and Forage Systems Specialist.MP3
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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