Wednesday August 30, 2023
Drought Damaged Smooth Bromegrass Pastures
Pastures in eastern Nebraska have had a tough time recovering from drought conditions. Extension’s Daren Redfearn and Ben Beckman talk about strategies for managing damaged pastures. MP3
https://beef.unl.edu/beefwatch/2023/pros-and-cons-fall-planting-winter-and-spring-small-grains
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Wednesday August 23, 2023
Fall Planting Winter and Spring Small Grains
Small grains are a great way to supplement livestock feed and improve soil health. Nebraska Extension Forage and Crop Residue Specialist Daren Redfearn talks about small grain planting dates and selections that may work for your operation.MP3
https://beef.unl.edu/beefwatch/2023/pros-and-cons-fall-planting-winter-and-spring-small-grains
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Monday July 17, 2023
2023 Nebraska Grazing Conference
Ranchers should make plans to attend the 2023 Nebraska Grazing Conference being held August 8-9 at the Younes Conference Center in Kearney. UNL Agronomy-Horticulture Professor Daren Redfearn talks about what attendees will learn at the conference. MP3
https://grassland.unl.edu/
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Monday July 10, 2023
Annual Forage Options for July or August Planting
Producers looking for forage options have several good choices for planting in July or delaying until August. Nebraska Extension Beef Systems Specialist Mary Drewnoski talks about what producers should consider planting now or later this summer. MP3
https://beef.unl.edu/beefwatch/2023/annual-forage-options-july-or-august-planting
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Tuesday June 27, 2023
Controlling Pasture Grasshoppers
Much of Nebraska has had several years of below normal precipitation, which may allow grasshoppers to become a problem. Nebraska Extension Entomologist Dave Boxler says you can determine economic thresholds by counting the number of grasshoppers using the square foot method.MP3
https://beef.unl.edu/beefwatch/2023/pasture-grasshoppers
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Wednesday, June 14, 2023
The Red Cedar Problem
UNL Woody Invasions Ecologist Dillon Fogerty says eastern red cedar is threatening Nebraska’s grassland and offers some strategies to help control it. MP3
https://beef.unl.edu/beefwatch/2023/defend-core-grow-core-tackling-eastern-redcedar-encroachment-nebraska%E2%80%99s-grasslands
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Tuesday, June 13, 2023
Leafy Spurge Control Through Mapping
Leafy spurge can overrun areas around your fields if not managed properly. Nebraska Extension Educator Ben Beckman says mapping and timing of treatments will help control the noxious weed.MP3
https://beef.unl.edu/beefwatch/2023/mapping-key-part-spring-leafy-spurge-control-strategy
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Monday June 5, 2023
Baleage or Haylage?
Baleage or haylage are often terms that are used interchangeably, but there are differences. Former Nebraska Extension Educator Brad Schick explains these differences and talks about how either can be beneficial to your operation.MP3
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dCVivNkNm2g
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Thursday April 27, 2023
Prescribed Burning
Prescribed burning is an ideal way to control red cedar and weeds while improving grass stands. Nebraska Extension Range and Forage Specialist Jerry Volesky talks about what’s involved when burning pasture and CRP lands.MP3
https://cropwatch.unl.edu/tags/prescribed-burn
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Tuesday April 25, 2023
Controlling Musk Thistle
Favorable rains and short pastures have created the right conditions for lots of thistles this spring. Nebraska Extension Educator Gary Stone says now is the ideal time for controlling these plants.MP3
https://cropwatch.unl.edu/2020/nebraska-invasive-weed-musk-thistle
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Monday April 24, 2023
Know your Rangeland for Better Beef Production
Keeping rangeland and pastures records can help you spot problems in a timely manner. Nebraska Extension Educator Bethany Johnston talks about mapping, monitoring, and managing for better beef production.MP3
https://newsroom.unl.edu/announce/beef/5578/31642
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Thursday February 16, 2023
Spring Annual Forages
With spring not far off, it is time to start planning and thinking about spring annual forages that you might plant. Nebraska Extension Range and Forage Specialist Jerry Volesky, says there are plenty of options, including small grain cereals.MP3
https://beef.unl.edu/beefwatch/2023/spring-annual-forages
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Thursday December 29, 2022
Testing Hay
Testing the nutrient and protein content in your hay can mean the difference in cattle gaining or losing weight this winter. Nebraska Extension Beef Systems Specialist Mary Drewnoski talks about the importance of testing your hay.MP3
https://youtu.be/XtW-QQdUl9Q
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Friday November 25, 2022
Rotational Grazing Benefits
Cattle can sometimes be picky or hungry eaters which can lead to issues when grazing pastures. Nebraska Extension Forage Systems Educator Ben Beckman says rotational, or strip grazing can be beneficial to both your cattle and pastures.MP3
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQNPq089kiE
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Tuesday November 22, 2022
Tips for Perennial Forages
Planning out perennial forage will help with the management of your pastures and feeding efficiency. Nebraska Extension Beef Systems Educator Brad Schick talks about starting with a good plan while keeping your final forage goals in mind.MP3
https://beef.unl.edu/maximize-forage-yields-when-establishing-perennial-forages
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Friday November 18, 2022
Prairie Grass Value
The economic importance of grazing land and grass in Nebraska is something all ranchers and cattle producers should understand. Nebraska Extension Range Management Specialist Mitch Stephenson talks about the importance of managing our grasslands.MP3
https://beef.unl.edu/beefwatch/understanding-value-grass-nebraska