Is placement of cross fences and water points preventing you from taking full advantage of the potential benefits of rotational grazing? Get the answers at the Nebraska Grazing Conference at the Kearney Ramada on August 8 and 9.
Jim Gerrish, internationally respected graz Continue reading…
Let’s take a quick review of ruminant physiology.
Based on how many times I’ve heard someone say they are feeding supplement to “stretch the grass,” I think there are some misconceptions about what is happening when you supplement protein.
This is where the ruminant physiology comes in. How much Continue reading…
Dry conditions are impacting range and forage production across much of Nebraska as well as the Dakotas and Montana. This is causing producers to sell yearling cattle early and prompting them to consider strategies to reduce cattle numbers going into the fall. One of the classes of cattle that can Continue reading…
Let’s review grazing guidelines to help avoid potential hazards when grazing summer annual grasses.
It’s been said that rules are meant to be broken. One rule that I suggest you never break, though, is this one: never turn hungry animals into sudangrass or sorghum-typ Continue reading…
Thousands of tourists are expected to visit Nebraska to view the August 21, 2017 solar eclipse. Rural landowners may be opening up their land to visitors for camping and eclipse viewing. Landowners have legal protection against tourist personal injury liability if they do not charge a fee to campers Continue reading…
With drought conditions intensifying across Nebraska, range and pasture growth is winding down, or in many cases has stopped. Now is a time when grazing decisions will impact next year’s forage production. This spring brought timely precipitation across portions of Nebraska providing plentiful cool Continue reading…
With ground opening up for manure application following wheat harvest, this is a good time to ask about the fit for manure with wheat? There are some good opportunities to use manure following wheat harvest.
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There are some situations when manure will work well in wheat rotation Continue reading…
Lack of moisture this summer leaves cattle producers with questions as to what they should do with pastures drying up. Considering alternative feeding options and management practices, may be necessary.
What feed resources would provide needed energy and protein for the least cost? Feeds and forag Continue reading…
One of the most common types of calls I receive as an Extension Engineer is “If I want to expand my livestock operation (or start a new operation), will I need a permit?” Addressing that question usually begins with me asking several questions of my own: How many animals do you currently raise at th Continue reading…
With increasing areas of Nebraska being hit with drought, the Nebraska Department of Agriculture has released Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) grasslands to be used for hay. All hay intended for cattle rations, including CRP hay, should be tested for nutrient quality so a balanced diet can be for Continue reading…