Conservation makes a difference in drought-stricken areas
For months, South Texas ranchers have been struggling to keep cattle fed and watered through extraordinary drought conditions.
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Grass tetany at spring turn-out
The moisture from the spring snow storms has given the grass the jump start it was needing.
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Spring green-up is like heaven for grazers
Spring grazing schedule is behind normal for 2013 due to low temperatures.
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Pastures weakened by drought will require time to recover
Nebraska's pastures are starting to grow again, but the effects of last year's drought linger and might cause complications for producers, University of Nebraska-Lincoln forage specialist said.
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Forage Focus: Stretching out the spring flush of forage growth
For most of us, forage growth has finally started and we are getting the spring "flush" of growth. For pasture and hay fields that are primarily grass based, we may get up to 70% of our growth in the next month or so.
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Texas warm-season grass pastures still drought damaged
Much of the state’s warm-season grass pastures have yet to recover from damage suffered during the 2010 drought, said a Texas A&M Agricultural Extension Service forage expert.
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Lost Rivers Grazing Academy to hold grazing workshops
Two Lost Rivers Grazing Academies will be held during 2013. One, June 11-14 and the other September 9-12. Both programs will be held on the Eagle Valley Ranch near Salmon, Idaho.
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Water quality index for ag runoff streamlined
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service has developed a new web-based tool to help producers easily calculate the quality of water flowing off their fields.
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Early action helps avoid losing forage to grasshopper damage
Prolonged drought brings dry conditions and the potential for a surge of grasshopper populations that can hurt pastures, rangeland and hay production.
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Producers can save money, reduce environmental impact
Proper nutrient management and application methods can save agricultural producers money on commercial fertilizer and greatly reduce their environmental impact, a North Dakota State University Extension Service specialist says.
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Feed options for cow calf producer during unusual spring
K-State beef specialist, Dale Blasi talks to Eric Atkinson on how cow calf producers can use alternative feeds and supplements during this unusual spring weather.
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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…
