Good grazing management can increase soil mineral nitrogen
Low available mineral nitrogen limits grass production more than low water on grassland pastures.
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Assess forage reserves now for fall, winter grazing
There are several ”classes” of reserve forages that are available for grazing livestock beginning in September and going forward through winter.
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Ranchers remain very cautious about rebuilding herds
Livestock producers are certainly more optimistic this fall than last year, but generally they remain extremely cautious when it comes to rebuilding herds and holding onto forage stocks.
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Rain's return regenerates springlike pasture regrowth
Cooler temperatures and the return of rainfall after a hot, extremely dry summer has caused a springlike regrowth in pastures that can present some health risks for grazing cattle.
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Summer pasture realities lead to winter forage supply woes
Don’t let the impact of 2012 drought linger too long in your pastures.
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Mineral program for cows on wheat pasture
Many Oklahoma cow calf producers will use wheat pasture as a major source of winter feed for beef cows.
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Weaning reduces pasture loss, cow stress heading into winter
Now is the time for beef producers with spring-calving herds to complete weaning and consider calf marketing options, a Purdue Extension beef specialist says.
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Fall: A good time to eliminate weeds in hay fields, pastures
Farmers looking to grow highly productive pastures and hay fields still have time to control weeds to prevent reduced forage quality and quantity, an Ohio State University Extension expert said.
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Forage systems for grass-fed beef production
Grass-fed beef production is on the rise and the LSU AgCenter is doing its part to increase the availability of grass varities to producers.
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Effects of a freeze on forages
If you haven't experienced a freeze yet this fall, you soon will. When plants freeze, changes occur in their metabolism and composition that can poison livestock. But you can prevent problems.
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Ranchers welcome late rain; uncertainly over 2013 remains
Some semblance of normalcy seems to be seeping into parts of the state along with a series of ground-soaking rains, but uncertainty about 2013 lurks below the surface.
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ASK THE EXPERT
Question: My pastures were hit pretty hard by drought this season. What should I be looking for to help my pastures recover?
Answer: Matt McGowin, DuPont Crop Protection range and pasture specialist in the mid-South region.Severe lack of moisture and record-setting heat in many parts of the country weakened plants, challenged weed control efforts and amplified plant stress from grazing. The result has been thinner stands of grass that will have a harder time competing with weeds. Read More…
