Pasture-Forage
Patch-burn grazing is a fairly new concept in rangeland management, but has been occurring naturally for hundreds of years.
Cattle producers may have the tools to hedge against volatile input costs right in their own backyards, according to findings from the 300-Day Grazing Program of the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture.
Early and correct identification of pasture weeds is the first step in maintaining a healthy pasture.
The horn fly spends most of its time on cattle, mainly on the animal’s backs, sides and when temperatures are very warm, on the belly region.
It is imperative that the landlord and tenant talk about any remedies to the lease prior to the start of the grazing season.
These programs are not meant to take the place of on-the-ground monitoring and management, but they provide tools for the rancher tool kit to assist in the adaptive management of rangelands.
Missouri’s prairies are disappearing and the loss is hurting the state’s ecosystem, according to a conservation expert.
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Supplementation is important for pairs grazing cornstalk residue.
Already short on hay and forage after a hard winter, ranchers in North and South Dakota are continuing to reduce herds in response to severe drought conditions.
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.
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.
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.
Grazing time is coming back with spring’s arrival on cool season perennial pastures around the southeast, but before dispatching the cattle to the pasture, producers should make some preparations.
While there are many positives to incorporating forage cover crops into existing forage systems, differences in production, nutritional value, and animal gain exist.
As single digit and below zero temperatures arrive, be happy if you received snow recently. Sure, snow created some problems, but snow is good – for alfalfa.
Mapping the long-term reaction of woody plants to brush-control techniques can help landowners prioritize management practices to maximize the effectiveness of costly brush reduction, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Research study.
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.
It is common place now to see maturing broomsedge in our pasture and hayfields.
Prepare your land for winter grazing by closely grazing or mowing down the existing pasture in the fall, prior to planting.