Ben Beckman - University of Nebraska Extension

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The first frost may be welcome for its fly-killing ability, but for cattle on annual forages, a few management steps this time of year can make sure that first frost doesn’t have the same effect on cattle.
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.
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.