Pasture-Forage
With ramifications of the drought in the Southern Plains still being felt, producers should take precautions for forage production in 2012.
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Beef Team offers some insight and research the get the most from this type of grazing crop residue.
New Mexico State University researchers investigate targeted grazing strategies to reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfires.
Some fall rains making it appear as though some drought-weakened pasture resources are healthier than they might be.
The changes extend the emergency grazing period and allow feeding of hay from expiring CRP acreage.
It appears that following 2006, we entered a new climate pattern, one with warmer and drier weather in the South.
Of all the factors affecting hay quality, stage of maturity when harvested is the most important and the one in which greatest progress can be made.
To avoid any health problems in cattle, swine, poultry and other animals, growers are highly encouraged to test the grain for vomitoxin levels.
Alta Seeds introduces EMPYR™ Premier Forages, a complete line of forage sorghum, sudangrass and sorghum-sudan hybrids.
To increase their opportunities and preserve legacy, one family tried something all-new.
Windrow grazing annual forages allows producers to cut the crop at an optimum time for quality and increase harvest efficiency through strip grazing the windrows.
Producers should exercise caution and test forages before cutting or grazing shortly after a drought-easing shower. Some of the greatest concentrations of nitrate in forages will be recorded at this time.
Sometimes it’s a simple tip that has the biggest effect. Noble Research Institute’s Hugh Aljoe shares easy techniques that any cattleman can use to monitor their forage.
Overall feed and forage will be favorable and provide more flexibility for feeder and feedlot cattle operations. Potentially emerging drought conditions are a threat and may reduce production and marketing flexibility.
Fire consumed a tractor trailer fire hauling straw in Missouri last week—one more reminder to keep hay equipment in good condition. Short supplies of hay, forage and crops mean every bale is valuable.
Range and pasture rated in either good or excellent condition as of July 7 stood at 69%, according to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistical Service (NASS).
In Monroe County, Mo., the Pembertons see several benefits of rotational grazing, such as pasture rest, regrowth and soil conservation. They perform biannual soil testing and add lime to their pastures as needed.
Stockpiling forages and feeding small grains crops year-round can help cattle producers offset the higher costs of hay.
Wildfires have burned wide swaths of the western U.S. the past week forcing evacuations of communities, cattle to move pastures and highway closures.
Forest Service using new tech for post-fire work in Montana
The ranchers bringing back the iconic beast have a healthy, trendy, profitable meat—and, some say, an answer for global warming.
Sage grouse are benefiting from land going into CRP in Washington.
Governors in Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas and New Mexico are asking for grazing restrictions to be lifted on CRP acres.
One of the big differences between corn and corn distillers grains is the starch content.
Protein supplementation of low-quality, low protein forages results in a “positive associative effect”.
A 1,200 mile drive by an agriculture economist reveals crop and pasture conditions are doing well.
Small grains planted last fall are greening up and may be ready to graze soon. This spring, let’s make sure these pastures are productive and safe.
Recently, over 8,000 acres of native range burned in the Nebraska Sandhills. These types of disasters often leave producers in a forage shortage for the summer.
It’s not rocket science—controlling parasites is critical to herd health.
Efforts are underway by industry groups to assist those livestock producers who are in need of help after the devastating Anderson Creek Fire.