Pasture and Range ArchiveMonitor corn stalk qualityNov 25, 2008,Source: University of Nebraska Rain in the fall usually is welcomed despite the delays it causes with crop harvest. ... Dormant plant grasses and legumes nowNov 25, 2008,Source: University of Nebraska Normally we plant grasses and legumes in early spring, but University of Nebraska Extension forage specialist Bruce Anderson says planting now during the dormant season can be nearly as successful.... Watch cows graze weeds on YouTubeNov 25, 2008Livestock consultant Kathy Voth has earned attention for several years for her research on teaching cows to eat weeds. ... Beef’s environmental stewards soughtOct 20, 200819th Annual Environmental Stewardship Award officially has opened its nomination season for 2009... Grazing success stories sought for new bookOct 20, 2008Do you have a good story to share about how grazing has helped your farm, family, or community? A new book, titled Grassland: Quietness and Strength for a New American Agriculture... Texas Extension offers online courses for small-acreage landownersOct 20, 2008Owners of small farms and ranches now have access to Web-based help for managing their land. Three online courses designed for agricultural novices are offered by the Texas AgriLife Extension Service... Soil testing essential in budgeting for 2009Oct 20, 2008,Source: South Dakota Natural Resources Conservation Service As soon as autumn harvest is complete, farmers are encouraged to pull soil samples to begin their nutrient planning for the next season’s crops. Conservation Agronomist Eric Barsness with the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)... Fall grazing can revitalize warm season pastures for next summerOct 20, 2008,Source: Bruce Anderson, University of Nebraska Extension Forage Specialist Are your native summer pastures becoming overrun with cool-season plants? Cheatgrass, downy brome, bluegrass, smooth brome and other cool-season plants can often invade many warm-season grass pastures and rangeland... Weed free hay sources connected by Iowa siteOct 7, 2008Are you looking for weed seed free mulch or straw for a roadside or erosion-control project? ... Fall alfalfa management key to healthy spring growthOct 7, 2008,Source: Pioneer Hi-Bred Fall and winter alfalfa field management can have a substantial impact on spring growth and next year's harvest... Grazing webinar is Oct. 14Oct 7, 2008free webinar, “Cell Grazing: What, Why & How,” will be broadcast online Oct. 14 at 6 p.m. PST. Dave Pratt, Ranch Management Consultants CEO... Got Thistles? October is ideal time to controlOct 7, 2008,Source: Bruce Anderson, University of Nebraska Thistles. Everybody seems to have problems with them. To reduce thistles in your fields next year, keep in mind that timing is everything... Will this be your last year in the cow/calf business?Sep 22, 2008,By Jason K. Ahola, Ph.D. Unfortunately, it could be… unless your feed costs can be kept under control. With cow harvest up almost 10% from year-ago levels... You can learn a lot from pasture walksSep 22, 2008,By Kindra Gordon Pasture walks are a popular “buzz word” among range and grazing enthusiasts... Database links forage buyers and sellersSep 22, 2008Farmers and ranchers who have forage for sale can list it on a North Dakota State University database designed to help feed sellers and buyers connect... |
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