Latest News From Ben Beckman - University of Nebraska Extension

Pastures and Drought: Response and Impact
Pastures and Drought: Response and Impact

While drought hits all portions of an operation hard, being strictly focused on the herd and the immediate concerns about feeding or finding a place for cattle often leads to the impacts on our pastures being overlooked.

Purchased Hay: The Extra Costs
Purchased Hay: The Extra Costs

If you do need to purchase hay to fill a forage gap this winter, there are some risks that need to be considered.

Early and correct identification of pasture weeds is the first step in maintaining a healthy pasture.
Controlling Weeds in Pastures and Rangeland

Early and correct identification of pasture weeds is the first step in maintaining a healthy pasture.