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Northern Utah ranchers already dealing with low water supply are now facing a larger than normal infestation of a black grass bug that kills grass needed for cattle to graze.

New forage planting and harvesting equipment, plus demonstration plots, will be featured at the 29th annual O.D. Butler Forage Field Day scheduled May 15 at Circle X Land & Cattle Company Camp Cooley Ranch Division.

The extremely wet spring has kept many ranchers out of their pastures so now is the time to control pasture weeds.

Producers should be proactive in case drought is a problem this year.

April showers that drive corn farmers crazy make better grass, and hay, for livestock farmers.

Familiarize yourself with the declared noxious weeds for your area.

Advocates of managed grazing say that makes for healthier pasture, healthier soil — and a healthier bottom line.

A K-State beef cattle scientist discusses a new approach to suppressing growth of a noxious weed, sericea lespedeza.

Managing the forage resource to better manage and extend grazing opportunities.

Grass tetany is a common problem in livestock usually prevalent in the early spring grazing season.

Although the disease known as grass tetany typically peters out by April, Arkansas cattle ranchers should keep an eye out for the disease well into the late spring months this year, due to heavy rains and cool temperature trends in the region.

Understanding and implementing grazing strategies can help maximize producers’ economic return.

Scout alfalfa now for alfalfa weevils, says a University of Missouri Extension entomologist.

Do you lease pasture for grazing? If so you better have the agreement in writing.

Registration is open for one of the University of Kentucky’s most anticipated grazing education events of the year.

Cattle are built to graze, but irregular weather can change the way plants grow leading to deadly situations.

Warm, dry conditions in the month of March have dried out the top soil in many parts of central and western Nebraska.

Timing is crucial when controlling winter annual weeds in alfalfa.

When grasshopper populations reach high densities, the resulting impact on pasture vegetation can be devastating.

Bermuda grass pasture stands can be very sustainable without nitrogen.

How can cover crops and annual forage crops be included in pasture re-establishment on clay soils? Should they be?

This long-running educational event, organized by the University of Missouri Extension, provides area residents with a wealth of research-based agriculture information.

With planting season approaching, farmers planning to grow forage should keep in mind six major considerations that could determine the success of their crop, a Purdue Extension specialist says.

When using a conventional seedbed, there are several important steps you should follow.

It won’t be long before pastures across the country will begin to grow and be extremely productive.

To maximize forage production in the year that you are establishing perennial forage consider these management strategies.

As pastures and small grain fields begin to green up, and livestock owners make plans to begin early spring grazing passes, keep in mind the risk of grass tetany.

Silvopasture is an agricultural practice co-managing trees, forage, and livestock.

Long term alfalfa productivity depends on successful stand establishment.

"Say 'goodbye' to profit-robbing toxic fescue" is the theme of four schools to start March 30 across Missouri.

Spring is right around the corner and many producers with cool season grass pastures.

Sometimes old tricks of the trade can still be relevant, especially for managing hay and pasture.

Good beef prices give herd owners a chance to upgrade pastures to remove toxic fescue.

Prescribed burning is widely used to manage native grass pastures in the Great Plains and Midwest.

Late February/early March time to think about weed control in bermudagrass by staying on top of two prolific weeds: henbit and buttercup,.

Adding some alfalfa hay to a low-quality feed base will make supplementing the ration easier.

Contrary to conventional wisdom, grazing low numbers of cattle on cover crops does not compact the soil or cut down on the organic matter added, according to new ARS research.

Those that rent ground for residue or cover crop grazing should talk with the grower to be sure that the herbicides applied allow use of the forage for feed.

Forage quality is one of the most influential factors in livestock production.

Now is an excellent time to begin planning controlled burns of bermudagrass hay fields in north Florida.

Grass tetany is considered a problem that usually occurs when cattle or sheep are eating lush, spring grass or annual cereal forages such as rye, wheat or triticale; but, it can also occur when cattle are being fed harvested forages.

With a strong demand for pasture and low grain prices, there has been a renewed interest in the use of irrigated pasture.

Broomsedge bluestem goes by many common names; broom grass, broom sage, sage brush, etc. No matter the name it is a sign of poor soil fertility.

Decreased corn prices and increased cattle prices have stimulated interest in converting cropland back into grass pastures.

Colder weather means livestock need more energy to be able to withstand harsh winter conditions outdoors.

Grain overload can occur in cattle with unlimited access of grains.

Warm-season annuals offer high-quality grazing during summer pasture slump

Yucca plants develop rapidly once established on drier rangeland sites.

Are you interested in planting native grass? You may want to look at cost share programs.

Consider the following management tips for red clover, one of the most widely used cover crops.