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When summer turns the heat up, ranchers in the fescue belt need to manage pastures more aggressively.

Improving the amount of green leaves capturing sunlight begins with proper stocking rates.

Another way to manage old world bluestem using glyphosate is by doing a one-time application of 2-3 pounds per acre once the plant begins early heading.

While everyone should have some hay on hand for emergency feeding, baling pastures may not be the best option.

Monitoring helps determine how much forage has been consumed.

A new K-State publication provides vital information on plants that, if consumed, could harm cattle and other livestock.

Winter feed stores are dwindling and the urge to get cows to grass is escalating.

Beef producers take pride in their cattle. When replacing toxic-fescue pastures, they can take pride in grass, says an extension forage specialist.

Grass tetany is a potentially deadly condition in cattle grazing on small grains or ryegrass.

Grassland soil microbe communities show seasonal responses, deserve more research.