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Due to dry conditions, livestock producers should expect to see a reduction in grazeable forage. Drought management plans will be vital if the drought continues into the growing season.

A cold, snowy December has caused many livestock farms to reevaluate their winter supply of forage.

Finding dead cows is never pleasant, but there are often many culprits that are to blame. One of the most common when it comes to feeding stored forage or grazing is nitrate toxicity.

Now is the time to be thinking about cover crops for the coming year. Consider attending a free, online Cover Crops and Soil Health Forum on Feb. 18, 2014, to assist in making cover crop decisions.

Using small grains as a dependable forage source will depend on several factors, including production potential, season of production, and winterhardiness.

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.

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

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

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.